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to helping veterans transition to new careers in the wireless industry. Crosby’s donated equipment will be
equipment to the industry has opened a new location. The new facility in Atlanta will be within arms reach of the entertainment district, which includes Pinewood Film Studio, Atlanta Film Studio, Screen Gems, Raleigh Studios, and many more. In addition, the southeast location will speed up the time getting products and supplies to the Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Louisiana markets. Due to the aggressive state incentives, there are a large number of productions constantly working in the area. “It is a big city that has a lot of resources and southern hospitality,” said Michael Rubin, president and CEO. Many of their existing clients have relocated to the area to keep up with the production work. This will enable JRS to maintain the high level of customer service their loyal clients have experienced for decades on the West Coast. Established in 1945, JRS is a California corporation with general offices in Compton, CA, manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Compton and Burbank, CA, as well as subsidiary companies in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Georgia. For over 60 years, they’ve specialized in the distribution of wire rope, cable, rigging hardware, and the manufacture of slings, lifting devices, and cargo handling gear.
The new JRW facility is located at: 775 Atlanta South Parkway, Suite 350, College Park, GA 30349. y
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The Crosby Group Partners with Warriors 4 Wireless to Help Veterans Transition to New Careers
> The Crosby Group (Crosby), the global leader in the manufacturer of premium accessories used in material handling and rigging applications, and home to leading brands, Crosby, McKissick, Lebus, and National Swage, announce a partnership with Warriors 4 Wireless. Crosby is donating mission-critical lifting and rigging equipment and training, as well as a financial contribution to support Warriors 4 Wireless, an organization dedicated
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used to train returning veterans who have completed their military deployments and now wish to seek full-time employment within the telecommunications industry, which is experiencing one of the most expansive build-out and upgrade periods ever. Communications Carriers, utilities, federal agencies, wireless vendors, and system integrators across the U.S. are facing a critical shortage of qualified and trained workers to support critical projects. The majority of the skills required to keep pace with the industry- wide expansion align perfectly with those learned in wireless deployment, maintenance, and technical support positions of the military—providing a great opportunity to support our returning veterans. For additional information, visit
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Loos and Company Expands Sales and Marketing Team
> Loos and Company is excited to announce the hiring of Meghan Buisson as their new Marketing Assistant. In this role, she will be responsible for contributing to the overall marketing strategy, as the company looks to expand their presence in stainless steel wire, cable, and cable assembly markets. Meghan received her undergraduate degree
in communications from Bryant University, and she comes to Loos and Company with a strong background in the marketing and communications fields. In her most recent role, she was responsible for developing and maintaining marketing content, monitoring social media, and generating press releases, among other duties.
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