North Shore Components VP featured in Machine Design

Vice President Joseph Ruggiero of North Shore Components was featured in the "Vantage Point" column of Machine Design's June 2009 issue. In his article, entitled "Combatting Counterfeit Components," Ruggiero shares his expertise in discovering and discouraging these hazardous parts within the components market. "Counterfeit components jeopardize product performance and reliability because the materials and specs are knowingly misrepresented. This could result in costly litigation, product recalls, and loss of customer confidence," Ruggiero writes. Read more about finding and limiting exposure to counterfeit components here.