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Rob Lyonsis president of TIPCO Technologies, a hose and related products distributorship in Owings Mills, Md. Contact him at[email protected] .
HOW HAS BUSINESS BEEN LATELY? Business continues to show favorable growth in the Mid-Atlantic region. We have had to "turn on a dime," and focus on defense and bio-tech sectors, which have outpaced other business opportunities.
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR? We are forecasting another double-digit year in growth. Construction and manufacturing both remain strong in the Mid-Atlantic. We are hopeful that the cost of raw materials will level off; will continue to grow the high-purity sector of the business; and plan to open our fifth Aeroquip Express Store.
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