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Standard analog parts are shown at ERD Industrial Electronic Repair in Kernersville, N.C., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. The company specializes in repairing a range of electronic and analogue equipment, some of which is no longer serviced by any other company in the world.

Bobby Garriott, a digital technician at ERD Industrial Electronic Repair, works on a power supply for medical laser at his work bench Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Kernersville, N.C.

ERD Ltd. in Kernersville is one of the region’s exporters, thanks to a specialty needed by businesses in the U.S. and abroad. It overhauls vintage electronic equipment. Technician David Henning tests the power supply for an ultraviolet light on Thursday.

Tom Robinson, ERD’s executive vice president, said he and company founder Glenn Flaherty think a change in trade rules could disrupt a complex web of supply partners, manufacturers and buyers.

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By Richard M. Barron

GREENSBORO — Over nearly two decades, trade agreements meant to revive industry and supply jobs to America brought many industries to their knees, displacing millions of workers, including tens of thousands in the Triad.

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Contact Richard M. Barron at (336) 373-7371 and follow @BarronBizNR on Twitter.

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Standard analog parts are shown at ERD Industrial Electronic Repair in Kernersville, N.C., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. The company specializes in repairing a range of electronic and analogue equipment, some of which is no longer serviced by any other company in the world.

Bobby Garriott, a digital technician at ERD Industrial Electronic Repair, works on a power supply for medical laser at his work bench Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Kernersville, N.C.

ERD Ltd. in Kernersville is one of the region’s exporters, thanks to a specialty needed by businesses in the U.S. and abroad. It overhauls vintage electronic equipment. Technician David Henning tests the power supply for an ultraviolet light on Thursday.

Tom Robinson, ERD’s executive vice president, said he and company founder Glenn Flaherty think a change in trade rules could disrupt a complex web of supply partners, manufacturers and buyers.

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