Less than a year ago, Kelly Ward, co-founder and president of Ward’s Manufacturing LLC, envisioned that the company would be spending the spring and summer of 2025 hiring more employees, expanding internationally and growing revenue. But a lot has changed. Instead of seeking new workers, the Warren metal fabrication business – launched in early 2024 Already a Subscriber? Log in

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