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Feinfäden

English translation: manufacturer of high-quality threads and sutures

13:37 Feb 8, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Feinfäden
This term is from a press release relating to a textile operation's work safety record.

" ...nach dem Erfolgsrezept des Feinfäden-Betriebes, ...
Beth Kantus
United States
Local time: 20:56
English translation:manufacturer of high-quality threads and sutures
Explanation:
Apparently Feinfäden-Betrieb is not a very common term (a quick bot thorough German/English search under various combinations and spellings yielded:) >>AltaVista found no document matching your query.<< But your next question provided a clue. Try the above, but best contact the manufacturer mentioned in the answer to your next question. (q.v.)
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Tom Funke
Local time: 20:56
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Thanks especially for all the background!
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Summary of answers provided
na'manufacturer of fine yarns' or 'fine yarns manufacturer'
Carola
namanufacturer of high-quality threads and sutures
Tom Funke


  

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'manufacturer of fine yarns' or 'fine yarns manufacturer'


Explanation:
Fine yarns makes sense once you translate 'Betrieb' as 'manufacturer'

Carola
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manufacturer of high-quality threads and sutures


Explanation:
Apparently Feinfäden-Betrieb is not a very common term (a quick bot thorough German/English search under various combinations and spellings yielded:) >>AltaVista found no document matching your query.<< But your next question provided a clue. Try the above, but best contact the manufacturer mentioned in the answer to your next question. (q.v.)



    Reference: http://www.fda.gov/ora/oasis/6/ora_oasis_c_de.html
Tom Funke
Local time: 20:56
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 2419
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Thanks especially for all the background!
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