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Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single market for goods and services with around half a billion consumers. Investors are familiar with the older Western democracies, but the countries that have joined the EU relatively recently also have something to offer. Lithuania is particularly active in the geographical centre of Europe, and is competing for investments, both in relation to Elon Musk’s projects and for completely new greenfield projects, for which it is offering preferential tax conditions.

From safely operating metal forming and cutting equipment to helping crews avoid slips, falls, trips and exposure to harmful substances, machine shops are filled with their share of safety challenges. Many of these can be exacerbated when crews are working long hours and at full capacity — but safety can never take a back seat.