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is confirmed by employees directly on the display of the Hänel MP 14 N
controller. (Source: René Marks)")
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During our visit to Vilnius we also met Šarūnas Genys, Manufacturing Team Lead at Invest Lithuania, to gain insight into the work of the state agency.
Invest Lithuania supports foreign companies in establishing operations in Lithuania. In the defence sector it connects investors with authorities, the armed forces, research institutions and local partners—placing particular emphasis on short decision‑making and permitting processes.
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