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Product Review: Retrofit Kits Make Workstations Height-Adjustable

Michigan-based LTW Ergonomics is focused on making work fit the worker. In this video, President and Founder Jon Lanphear highlights the company's retrofit kits that convert standard, non-adjustable equipment into height-adjustable versions with just a few quick attachments. Check out the video below. 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