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he company offers simple assembly such
as nutplates, fasteners, and bushing installations
along with post-assembly paint. Intermediate
assembly operations prior to topcoat application
are also available. Through its sub-assembly work,
Valence goes a step further in preparing products
for final assembly. As a metal finisher, the com-
pany is already near the end of the supply chain.
By performing light assembly for parts that have
been plated, painted or otherwise finished, Valence
accelerates the end stages of final assembly for
customers like Spirit, Boeing, and Airbus.
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