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(think high pressure pumps) and drilling
components used for oil, gas and mining.
Johnston asserts these industries “demand
quick response” and when the need or situ-
ation dictates, suppliers must be fully en-
gaged and ready to rapidly respond to the
call of duty, as needed, when needed. John-
ston credits Trinity’s speed and flexibility as
the qualities that allowed the company to
initially capture and maintain so many cus-
tomer relationships. Yet, Johnston explains,
“As we moved on to serve other industries,
we found those same attributes were also
welcome... to this day, speed and flexibility
continues to represent the area in which we
most shine... providing what someone wants,
when they want it, and how it is wanted.”
Johnston has worked at Trinity Forge for
more than 35 years. Having initially served
as a data processing manager and administra-
tive manager, Johnston’s early service includ-
ed helping the company transition from all
manual systems to computerized databases.
Later, as vice president of manufacturing, he
oversaw efforts which led to Trinity achiev-
ing status as one of the very first ISO-9000
certified companies in its industry. While
those accomplishments, coupled with con-
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