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Thursday, August 9, 2007

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August 9, 2007

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The company that provided the epoxy blamed in Boston's fatal Big Dig tunnel collapse was indicted yesterday in the death of a motorist crushed by falling ceiling panels. Testing fasteners can help avoid injury, litigation, a bad reputation and myriad other headaches. Here are some things to consider.
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Between mounting materials prices, skittish supply and inefficient p-card programs, today's procurement professionals are facing intense issues ... but have the tools and know-how to overcome them.
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