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Gescan Announces Thomas Chiari as New Kelowna Branch Manager
Please join Gescan in welcoming Thomas Chiari as their new Branch Manager in Kelowna! With more than 22 years of experience within Sonepar, including 12 years as a Branch Manager, Thomas brings a strong track record in sales leadership, team development, and building lasting customer and supplier relationships. They are excited to have Thomas on… Read More…
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The Easy Way to the Industrial IoT
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JMP Parent Company, CONVERGIX Acquires AGR Automation, Expanding Global Reach
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