"Our greatest success comes when our team collaborates
with our customers," he says. "We hold technical summits
that enable us to make sure we are doing things that make
sense for the challenges our customers are facing. In
the end, what we do must benefit the customer, and our
summits provide a gut check for us to align our develop-
ment with them."
Tube Acquisition
Part of the innovation progression was the acquisition of DS
Manufacturing, a Minnesota-based company specializing in
small-diameter tube fabrication for all-terrain vehicles and
lawn equipment. Hance says the acquisition strengthens
Lincoln's evolution as the the leading supplier of exhaust
tubes since they are already the supplier of tubes to each of
the four leading over-the-road truck companies.
"The acquisition accelerates the development of inte-
grated capabilities for our technology and builds on our
strategic investments to date," he says. "It positions us to
deliver ongoing growth by increasing our product portfolio
and expanding our market opportunities."
Lincoln's innovation team is coming up with newer and
better coating applications for its customers.
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