Dependable LLC Announces New Hire

Words: Dan KamysDependable LLC has announced Kevin Brininger as their materials engineer. Dependable LLC is a manufacturer of professional grade floor products for repair, restoration and new construction. [caption id="attachment_12437" align="alignnone" width="263"]Kevin Brininger Kevin Brininger[/caption] Brininger previously has two years of experience in chemical engineering research and the pharmaceutical industry. He will be working primarily at Dependable LLC, managing the chemical engineering department, as well as assisting with its sister company, Cansto Coatings.
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