Debunking Manufacturing Myths

Duncan Wood, COO of Rapid News Communications Group, and Debbie Holton from SME debunk common manufacturing myths about jobs that are often seen as "dark, dirty and dangerous."

Apr 19, 2016

Duncan Wood, COO of Rapid News Communications Group, and Debbie Holton from SME debunk common manufacturing myths about jobs that are often seen as "dark, dirty and dangerous."

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