STAINLESS STEEL TUBING
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Stock sizing for all Stock Hard Temper, TIG Welded and Drawn 304 Stainless Steel Tubing—
sorted by OD. (Sizes marked with an asterisk are also stocked in 316 SS.)
Custom sizes, special alloys and tempers are available as well as low carbon (“L” grade), domestic/DFARS compliant
tubing. Vita offers short lead times on burr free cut-to-length tubing and a complete array of tubing fabrication options.
NOMINAL TOLERANCES
Gauge OD ID Wall OD ID/Wall
16.0 X 15.0 MM* .629 .591 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
12.0 X 11.0 MM* .472 .433 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
10.0 X 9.0 MM* .393 .354 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
3/8 OD X .035 .375 .305 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/8 OD X .028 .375 .319 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/8 OD X .020 .375 .335 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/8 OD X .015 .375 .345 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/8 OD X .010 .375 .355 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
8.0 X 7.0 MM* .314 .275 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
8.0 X 7.2 MM* .314 .283 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
8.0 X 7.5 MM* .314 .295 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
5/16 OD X .035 .312 .242 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/16 OD X .028 .312 .256 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/16 OD X .020 .312 .272 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/16 OD X .015 .312 .282 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/16 OD X .010 .312 .292 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9/32 OD X .035 .281 .211 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9/32 OD X .028 .281 .225 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9/32 OD X .020 .281 .241 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9/32 OD X .015 .281 .251 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9/32 OD X .010 .281 .261 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9/32 OD X .005 .281 .271 .005 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
7.0 X 6.0 MM* .275 .236 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
7.0 X 6.2 MM* .275 .244 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
7.0 X 6.5 MM* .275 .255 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
3XT* .259 .239 .010 ±.002 ±.002
3TW* .259 .229 .015 ±.002 ±.002
3RW* .259 .219 .020 ±.002 ±.003
1/4 OD X .035 .250 .180 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/4 OD X .028 .250 .194 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/4 OD X .020 .250 .210 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/4 OD X .015 .250 .220 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/4 OD X .010 .250 .230 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/4 OD X .005 .250 .240 .005 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3 ½* .249 .219 .015 ±.001 ±.003
4XT* .238 .218 .010 ±.002 ±.002
4TW* .238 .208 .015 ±.002 ±.002
4RW* .238 .198 .020 ±.002 ±.003
6.0 X 5.0 MM* .236 .196 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
6.0 X 5.2 MM* .236 .204 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
6.0 X 5.5 MM* .236 .216 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
4 ½* .228 .198 .015 ±.001 ±.003
5XT* .219 .205 .007 ±.002 ±.002
5TW* .219 .199 .010 ±.002 ±.002
5RW* .219 .189 .015 ±.002 ±.003
7/32 OD X .035 .219 .148 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
7/32 OD X .028 .219 .162 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
7/32 OD X .020 .219 .178 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
7/32 OD X .015 .219 .188 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
7/32 OD X .010 .219 .198 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
7/32 OD X .005 .219 .208 .005 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5 ½* .211 .189 .011 ±.001 ±.003
6X* .203 .189 .007 ±.001 ±.002
6TW* .203 .183 .010 ±.001 ±.002
6RW* .203 .173 .015 ±.001 ±.003
5.0 X 4.0 MM* .196 .157 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
5.0 X 4.2 MM* .196 .165 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
5.0 X 4.5 MM* .196 .177 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
6 ½* .188 .168 .010 ±.001 ±.003
3/16 OD X .035 .188 .118 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/16 OD X .028 .188 .132 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/16 OD X .020 .188 .148 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/16 OD X .015 .188 .158 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/16 OD X .010 .188 .168 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
3/16 OD X .005 .188 .178 .005 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
We have the lowest minimums in the industry and can provide same-day shipping for all stock random lengths. Rapid delivery
on most special and custom requests. If you don’t see what you need in this chart, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
NOMINAL TOLERANCES
Gauge OD ID Wall OD ID/Wall
7XX* .180 .173 .0035 ±.001 ±.001
7X* .180 .166 .007 ±.001 ±.002
7TW* .180 .160 .010 ±.001 ±.002
7RW* .180 .150 .015 ±.001 ±.003
7HV .180 .131 .0245 ±.001 ±.003
7 ½* .172 .150 .011 ±.001 ±.003
8XXX .165 .156 .0045 ±.001 ±.002
8XX* .165 .150 .0075 ±.001 ±.0025
8TW* .165 .145 .010 ±.001 ±.002
8RW* .165 .135 .015 ±.001 ±.003
8HV .165 .117 .024 ±.001 ±.003
4.0 X 3.0 MM* .157 .118 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
4.0 X 3.2 MM* .157 .125 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
4.0 X 3.5 MM* .157 .137 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
8 ½* .156 .136 .010 ±.001 ±.003
5/32 OD X .035 .156 .086 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/32 OD X .028 .156 .100 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/32 OD X.020 .156 .116 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/32 OD X .015 .156 .126 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/32 OD X .010 .156 .136 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
5/32 OD X .005 .156 .146 .005 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
9XXX .148 .137 .0055 ±.001 ±.002
9XX* .148 .135 .0065 ±.001 ±.002
9TW* .148 .128 .010 ±.001 ±.002
9RW* .148 .118 .015 ±.001 ±.003
9HV .148 .098 .025 ±.001 ±.003
9 ½* .141 .119 .011 ±.001 ±.002
10UT .134 .122 .006 ±.001 ±.002
10XT* .134 .118 .008 ±.001 ±.002
10TW* .134 .114 .010 ±.001 ±.002
10RW* .134 .106 .014 ±.001 ±.002
10HV .134 .100 .017 ±.001 ±.002
10 ½* .126 .106 .010 ±.001 ±.002
1/8 OD X .035 .125 .055 .035 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/8 OD X .028 .125 .069 .028 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/8 OD X .020 .125 .085 .020 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/8 OD X .015 .125 .095 .015 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/8 OD X .010 .125 .105 .010 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
1/8 OD X .005 .125 .115 .005 +.004/-.002 ±10% WALL
11XX* .120 .112 .004 ±.001 ±.002
11X* .120 .106 .007 ±.001 ±.002
11TW* .120 .100 .010 ±.001 ±.002
11RW* .120 .094 .013 ±.001 ±.002
11HV .120 .090 .015 ±.001 ±.002
3.0 X 2.0 MM* .118 .078 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
3.0 X 2.2 MM* .118 .086 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
3.0 X 2.5 MM* .118 .098 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
11 ½* .115 .0945 .0103 ±.001 ±.0015
12XX* .109 .100 .0045 ±.001 ±.001
12XT* .109 .095 .007 ±.001 ±.002
12TW* .109 .091 .009 ±.001 ±.002
12RW* .109 .085 .012 ±.001 ±.002
12H .109 .077 .016 ±.001 ±.002
12 ½* .100 .082 .009 ±.001 ±.002
13XX* .095 .090 .0025 ±.001 ±.001
13X* .095 .085 .005 ±.001 ±.001
13TW* .095 .077 .009 ±.001 ±.002
13RW* .095 .071 .012 ±.001 ±.002
13HV .095 .064 .0155 ±.001 ±.002
3/32 OD X .035 .0938 .0238 .035 ±.002 ±10% WALL
3/32 OD X .028 .0938 .0378 .028 ±.002 ±10% WALL
3/32 OD X .020 .0938 .0538 .020 ±.002 ±10% WALL
3/32 OD X .015 .0938 .0638 .015 ±.002 ±10% WALL
3/32 OD X .010 .0938 .0738 .010 ±.002 ±10% WALL
3/32 OD X .005 .0938 .0838 .005 ±.002 ±10% WALL
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NOMINAL TOLERANCES
Gauge OD ID Wall OD ID/Wall
13 ½* .089 .071 .009 ±.001 ±.002
14XX* .083 .077 .003 ±.001 ±.001
14UT .083 .0745 .0043 ±.001 ±.0015
14XT* .083 .072 .0055 ±.001 ±.001
14TW* .083 .067 .008 ±.001 +.0015/-.001
14RW* .083 .063 .010 ±.001 ±.002
14H .083 .049 .017 ±.001 ±.002
14XH .083 .039 .022 ±.001 ±.002
14 ½* .078 .063 .0075 ±.001 ±.001
2.0 X 1.0 MM* .078 .039 .020 ±.0039 ±.0039
2.0 X 1.2 MM* .078 .047 .016 ±.0039 ±.0039
2.0 X 1.5 MM* .078 .059 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
15XXX .072 .0695 .0012 ±.0005 ±.0005
15UT .072 .0645 .0038 ±.0005 ±.001
15XTS .072 .063 .0045 ±.0005 ±.001
15TW* .072 .060 .006 ±.0005 +.0015/-.0005
15RW* .072 .054 .009 ±.0005 ±.0015
15H .072 .050 .011 ±.0005 ±.002
15 ½* .068 .054 .007 ±.0005 ±.0015
16XX* .065 .060 .0025 ±.0005 +.001/-.0015
16UT .065 .0575 .0038 ±.0005 ±.001
16XT* .065 .055 .005 ±.0005 +.0015/-.0005
16TW* .065 .053 .006 ±.0005 +.0015/-.0005
16RW* .065 .047 .009 ±.0005 ±.0015
16H .065 .033 .016 ±.0005 ±.002
16 ½* .062 .052 .005 ±.0005 ±.0015
1/16 OD X .026 .0625 .010 .026 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .025 .0625 .012 .025 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .024 .0625 .014 .024 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .023 .0625 .016 .023 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .022 .0625 .018 .022 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .021 .0625 .020 .021 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .020 .0625 .022 .020 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .019 .0625 .024 .019 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .018 .0625 .026 .018 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .017 .0625 .028 .017 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .016 .0625 .030 .016 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .015 .0625 .032 .015 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .014 .0625 .034 .014 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .013 .0625 .036 .013 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .012 .0625 .038 .012 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .011 .0625 .040 .011 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .010 .0625 .042 .010 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .009 .0625 .044 .009 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .008 .0625 .046 .008 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .007 .0625 .048 .007 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .006 .0625 .050 .006 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .005 .0625 .052 .005 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/16 OD X .004 .0625 .054 .004 ±.001 ±.0005 WALL
1/16 OD X .003 .0625 .056 .003 ±.001 ±.0005 WALL
1/16 OD X .002 .0625 .058 .002 ±.001 ±.0005 WALL
1/16 OD X .001 .0625 .060 .001 ±.001 ±.0005 WALL
17XX* .059 .054 .0025 ±.0005 +.001/-.0005
17SP .059 .041 .009 ±.0005 ±.0015
17H .059 .039 .010 ±.0005 ±.002
17UTS .0585 .052 .0033 +.0005/-.001 ±.001
17XT* .058 .050 .004 ±.0005 ±.001
17TW* .058 .048 .005 ±.0005 +.0005/-.0015
17RW* .058 .042 .008 ±.0005 ±.0015
17 ½* .056 .046 .005 ±.0005 ±.0015
18XX* .050 .045 .0025 ±.0005 ±.001
18UTS .050 .044 .003 +.001/-.0005 +.0015/-.001
18XT* .050 .042 .004 ±.0005 ±.001
18TW* .050 .038 .006 ±.0005 +.0015/-.0005
18RW* .050 .033 .0085 ±.0005 ±.0015
NOMINAL TOLERANCES
Gauge OD ID Wall OD ID/Wall
18H .050 .030 .010 ±.0005 ±.002
18 ½* .046 .034 .006 ±.0005 ±.0015
19XX* .0425 .0375 .0025 ±.0005 ±.001
19H .0425 .0225 .010 ±.0005 ±.0015
19XT* .042 .035 .0035 ±.0005 ±.001
19TW* .042 .032 .005 ±.0005 +.0015/-.0005
19RW* .042 .027 .0075 ±.0005 ±.0015
19 ½* .039 .027 .006 ±.0005 ±.0015
1.0 X 0.5 MM* .039 .019 .010 ±.0039 ±.0039
20XX* .0355 .0305 .0025 +.0005/-0 ±.001
20XT* .0355 .0275 .004 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
20TW* .0355 .0255 .005 +.0005/-0 +.0015/-0
20RW* .0355 .0235 .006 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
20HV .0355 .0195 .008 +.0005/-0 ±.0015
20 ½* .034 .0265 .0038 +.0005/-0 ±.001
21XX* .032 .029 .0015 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
21XT* .032 .025 .0035 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
21TW* .032 .023 .0045 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
21RW* .032 .020 .006 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
21H .032 .0165 .0078 +.0005/-0 ±.0015
1/32 OD X .008 .032 .0165 .008 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/32 OD X .006 .032 .020 .006 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/32 OD X .0045 .032 .023 .0045 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/32 OD X .0035 .032 .025 .0035 ±.001 ±10% WALL
1/32 OD X .0015 .032 .029 .0015 ±.001 ±10% WALL
21 ½* .030 .024 .003 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
22S .0285 .006 .0113 ±.0005 +.001/-.0005
22XX* .028 .0235 .0023 +.0005/-0 ±.0005
22XTS .028 .021 .0035 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
22TW* .028 .020 .004 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
22RW* .028 .016 .006 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
22 ½* .026 .0205 .0028 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
23HV .0255 .005 .0103 ±.0005 ±.001
23XX* .025 .020 .0025 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
23TW* .025 .017 .004 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
23RW* .025 .013 .006 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
23 ½* .023 .0175 .0028 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
24HV .0225 .005 .0088 ±.0005 +.001/-.0005
24XX* .022 .016 .003 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
24TW* .022 .014 .004 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
24RW* .022 .012 .005 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
24 ½* .021 .0165 .0023 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
25S .0205 .006 .0073 ±.0005 ±.001
25XX* .020 .016 .002 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
25TW* .020 .012 .004 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
25RW* .020 .010 .005 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
25 ½* .019 .0145 .0023 +.0005/-0 +.0005/-.001
26S .0185 .0045 .007 ±.0005 +.001/-.0005
26XV .018 .0135 .0023 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
26TW* .018 .012 .003 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
26RW* .018 .010 .004 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
27XV .016 .0115 .0023 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
27TW* .016 .010 .003 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
27RW* .016 .008 .004 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
28XV .014 .0105 .0018 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
28TW* .014 .009 .0025 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
28RW* .014 .007 .0035 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
29RW* .013 .007 .003 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
30RW* .012 .006 .003 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
31RW* .010 .005 .0025 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
32RW* .009 .004 .0025 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
33RW* .008 .004 .002 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
34RW* .007 .003 .002 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
35RW* .005 .002 .0015 +.0005/-0 +.001/-.0005
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A sampling of some of the press Vita Needle has received over the years. Email: SALES@VITANEEDLE.COM
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Founded in 1932 during the Great Depression, Vita Needle has grown steadily under the leadership of five generations of the same family. “‘We focus on maintaining our relationships with customers, finding out what customers want and being proactive in asking
questions,’ Hartman said. Fred Hartman, President and fourth generation to own the company, said Vita Needle Company’s
Superior quality, service and value have been the cornerstones of our business from the start, always with a commitment to taking care of our success isn’t just about ‘good marketing and fortuitous timing,’ though. He credited the company’s success to having a strong
craftspeople, our customers and our community. That ongoing commitment to excellence and social responsibility is reflected in our unique business plan, great products and motivated employees.”
“The company employs 48 people, of whom 36 are part-time. Hartman’s approach to staffing is somewhat different: He primarily
workforce, a team of employees largely comprised of members of “the greatest generation”. It’s a uniqueness—and competitive hires senior citizens, with the employees’ average age being 74. He offers flexible hours and a commitment of employment as long
advantage—that has been recognized by various media outlets in the past decades, and we’re proud to share a few of their comments below. as they want the work. Hartman is also a believer in cross-training his employees, which allows Vita Needle Company to fill orders
even if someone’s out—something essential for a small business.”
“Vita Needle provides products to the medical device industry, aerospace and other industrial areas. Its customers include Fortune
500 companies, small startups and firms of various sizes
“As far as he can recall, Frederick Hartman has never dismissed an employee. In its 65-year history, his company has never had in between.”
a layoff. And he has never asked anyone to retire.”
 ary K. Pratt, Boston Business Journal,
-M
“Mr. Hartman is president of the Vita Needle Company in Needham. And at Vita Needle, there is no such thing as mandatory May 28, 2007
retirement; even the suggestion is scoffed at. After all, the average age here is 73. Most of the 35 employees joined the small
factory as a second career, after retiring from jobs as engineers, nurses, bakers or what have you.”
“How else does Vita Needle operate contrary to
- Julie Flaherty, The New York Times, December 28, 1997 business norms? ‘We invest heavily in raw material
inventory’—over 1 million feet of tubing is always
“Time stands still at Vita Needle. Sure, the sophisticated hollow pins, tubes, wires and gauges manufactured by the company are available—’and in finished parts’ still unordered, says
state-of-the-art, and bring in $3 million a year in revenues. But from the furniture to the employees, the business is as old fashioned Hartman. ‘We make educated guesses about our
as they come.” customers’ needs and typically run ahead [of order
volume]. We are heroes when they need parts quick.’”
“‘The processes we’ve always used here are remarkably simple, but they’re effective. They work,’ he said. ‘Our equipment and
approach have stayed relatively constant. Our workforce is very loyal, very dependable, and highly motivated.’” - IndustryWeek, November 2000 “‘There is a sense of pride in the senior citizens, in the work that
“‘Dealing with the company makes for warm feelings,’ said Ron Orr, president of Four Slide Products in Nazareth, PA., and one of they do here. Some may not work at a faster pace, but they
Vita’s customers. ‘If you have a complaint or something to talk about, you talk to the boss,’ Orr said. ‘Another company, you never “We needed to have reliable, dedicated employees will produce a quality product,’ Hartman says.”
get to talk to the boss. Never.’” with flexible schedules, and that combination with - National Public Radio (NPR), November 21, 2010
experienced senior citizens was effective for us.”
- Jon Marcus, The Boston Globe, December 31, 1997
“Vita Needle has been in this building for the last
“For most of the employees, it’s not the end of a road, it’s the start of a second career… Its 45-year-old President says hiring senior 54 years. Low overhead and a flexible manufacturing schedule keep the business competitive. I can come in here any hour I want,
citizens makes good business sense... ‘They’re extremely conscientious employees, they’re very loyal, they’re very dedicated, very I can come in at 2:00 in the morning if I want and go to work... Bill Ferson is 79, making his own work schedule is a big plus…”
aware of quality requirements and they’re very reliable.’” - NBC News Today
- Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News
“‘Our speed of working and the way we can handle things are figured into our lead times. People have their problems with ailments
“‘People are here for life, as long as they can climb the stairs, be productive, get along with people, I will promise to find them and you have to make allowances for that. (But) just because you hire senior citizens, it doesn’t mean that you cannot compete in the
something to do,’ said Frederick Hartman. ‘Don’t get it wrong, this is a very aggressive, competitive company and we’re clever marketplace. We advertise that “we are the low-cost producer” and we can beat anybody’s price in our niche market. And that’s by
in what we do…’” working with our senior citizens, their work ethic and things like that.’ A strong and affirmative statement, which speaks to questions of
work motivation, productivity, and creativity of older workers!”
- 60 Minutes, CBS
- Gordon F. Shea and Adolf Haasen, The Older Worker Advantage: Marking the Most of an Aging Workforce, 2006
“Energy and simplicity, that is the added value that Vita Needle finds in its employees.”
“Besides, the company has a realistic countermeasure to avoid the loss of productivity from the temporary absence of their workers.
- Charles Gibson, World News Tonight—ABC News Every worker at Vita Needle has been ‘cross trained’ (a training to be proficient in multiple tasks) to be able to cover for co-workers
in the event of their absence.”
“Vita Needle’s concept of integrating retirees into the workforce has proven successful. In Germany, they could learn a lot from this
innovative idea.” - Caitlin Lynch (Interview with Takeshi Yabe, Journalist) Diamond Online

- Herta Borniger, ARD Television, Germany

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