{"id":5219,"date":"2021-10-18T21:38:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T21:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/?page_id=5219"},"modified":"2024-04-25T23:10:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T23:10:03","slug":"what-is-vq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/what-is-vq\/","title":{"rendered":"What is VQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5219\" class=\"elementor elementor-5219\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57792c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a57792c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adcc38f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"adcc38f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b220757 elementor-widget 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Vancouver\"\r\n       src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/220;\">\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <button\r\n      class=\"vgd-menu-toggle\"\r\n      type=\"button\"\r\n      aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n      aria-controls=\"vgd-main-navigation\"\r\n      aria-label=\"Open navigation menu\"\r\n    >\r\n      <span class=\"vgd-menu-toggle-lines\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/button>\r\n\r\n    <nav\r\n      class=\"vgd-main-navigation\"\r\n      id=\"vgd-main-navigation\"\r\n      aria-label=\"Main navigation\"\r\n    >\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/specialty-steel\/\">\r\n        Specialty Steel\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <!-- INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE WITH SUBMENU -->\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"vgd-main-nav-item\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"vgd-main-nav-parent-row\">\r\n\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/hardware\/\">\r\n            Industrial Hardware\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <button\r\n            class=\"vgd-main-submenu-toggle\"\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"vgd-industrial-hardware-submenu\"\r\n            aria-label=\"Open Industrial Hardware submenu\"\r\n          >\r\n            <span\r\n              class=\"vgd-main-submenu-chevron\"\r\n              aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n            ><\/span>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div\r\n          class=\"vgd-main-submenu\"\r\n          id=\"vgd-industrial-hardware-submenu\"\r\n        >\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/hardware\/\">\r\n            Industrial Hardware Overview\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/lifting\/\">\r\n            VGD Lifting Solutions\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/cable-wire-rope\/\">\r\n        Cable &amp; Wire Rope\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/welding\/\">\r\n        Welding\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/#about-vanguard\">\r\n        About\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"vgd-contact-button\"\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/contact\/\"\r\n      >\r\n        Contact Vancouver\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/nav>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n    const header = document.querySelector(\".vgd-main-header-wrap\");\r\n\r\n    if (!header) {\r\n      return;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    const menuToggle = 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}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e92ace e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e92ace\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eb4228 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9eb4228\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41e19d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"41e19d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VQ-Brand-vq-in-background-150x150-min.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9239 lazyload\" alt=\"VGD - VQ Brand vq in background s\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5da4ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5da4ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elevating Excellence, Redefining Value<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e482ff8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e482ff8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5847b6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5847b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a67643 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"2a67643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/G-OdX9TLBd4&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;yt_privacy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e4351 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71e4351\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc96a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7fc96a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b977616 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b977616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT IS VQ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4b33e2 elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d4b33e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-pillars.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8156\" alt=\"3 pillars\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-pillars.jpg 760w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-pillars-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Vanguard Quality<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Vanguard Quality (VQ): Elevating Excellence, Redefining Value.<br><br>\nA lot of thought went into these two letters because of what it entails.<br>\n<br>\nVanguard Quality, or VQ, epitomizes the seamless convergence of value and quality in the realm of manufacturing. For over six decades, Vanguard Steel has been hard at work collaborating with factories around the globe, dedicated to delivering carefully crafted products that not only meet high standards but also remain competitively priced. At the heart of their philosophy lies the belief that a sweet spot exists where Quality and Value intersect\u2014a point they have tirelessly concentrated their efforts on defining. This commitment is encapsulated in the three pillars that underpin their approach. Every product carrying the distinctive 'VQ' logo is a testament to Vanguard Steel's unwavering dedication, having undergone a rigorous selection process to secure its position as the epitome of excellence within its respective category.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5794867 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"5794867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-graph.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5225 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-graph.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-graph-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-graph-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-graph-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-graph-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1334;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Quality<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The first pillar of Vanguard Quality (VQ) is meticulously dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in manufacturing. At its core, quality signifies not just meeting but exceeding customer expectations\u2014a fundamental standard for sustained satisfaction and enduring success. Striking a delicate balance with the two companion pillars, effectiveness and price, becomes imperative, as elevating quality often demands additional resources and can impact project scope and costs. Assessing the quality of how a product is manufactured involves a comprehensive evaluation process. Each critical question posed carries a specific point factor, contributing to an overall score. Only those products that surpass this stringent evaluation make the cut, ensuring that every VQ-approved item represents the pinnacle of manufacturing distinction.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1649a52 elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"1649a52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-Effectiveness.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5228 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-Effectiveness.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-Effectiveness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-Effectiveness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-Effectiveness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/VQ-Effectiveness-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1334;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Effectiveness<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The second pillar of Vanguard Quality (VQ) centers on effectiveness, encapsulating the distinctive features, functions, and overarching objectives of each product. It serves as the blueprint, delineating precisely what will be delivered while establishing the product's boundaries. The delicate art of adjusting scope becomes pivotal, as any alteration can reverberate through both quality and cost considerations. Broadening the scope may necessitate additional resources, potentially impacting quality, while narrowing it down might reduce costs but at the potential expense of product quality and overall objectives.\n<br><br>\nVQ places a premium on real-world performance, recognizing that not all products showcase equal efficacy in practical scenarios. To ensure optimal effectiveness, Vanguard Steel invests time in the scrupulous selection and refinement of each VQ-approved product until it attains and exceeds the desired standards, reinforcing its commitment to delivering products that excel beyond mere functionality.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f9c5b elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d5f9c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"342\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/VQ-Graph.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-129 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/VQ-Graph.png 627w, https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/VQ-Graph-300x164.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 627px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 627\/342;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Price<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The third pillar of Vanguard Quality (VQ) revolves around the crucial element of price. In the context of project completion or product\/service delivery, cost represents the financial resources required, making efficient cost management indispensable to staying within budget constraints. The delicate equilibrium between cost, quality, and scope or effectiveness necessitates strategic trade-offs to prevent compromising quality while adhering to budgetary limits.\n<br><br>\nPrice serves as the ultimate judgment point in the VQ framework, undergoing rigorous evaluations where every reduction comes with its own set of costs\u2014a trade-off meticulously examined. Customers can rest assured that every conceivable measure has been implemented to ensure they pay no more than necessary, all while upholding the product's integrity and effectiveness.\n<br><br>\nThe VQ brand stands as a testament to a commitment that transcends mere transactions, assuring customers of a thoughtful balance between cost, quality, and effectiveness\u2014a pledge aimed at instilling unwavering confidence in every purchase.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f195468 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f195468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanguardsteelvancouver.com\/wp20\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VQ-Brand-vq-in-background-150x150-min.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9239 lazyload\" alt=\"VGD - VQ Brand vq in background s\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">VANGUARD QUALITY<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Vanguard Steel stands as an unwavering symbol of quality within the steel, industrial hardware, and rigging industry. With a storied history spanning over 60 years, the company has consistently exemplified a steadfast commitment to manufacturing high-quality products that meet the exacting demands of diverse industries. Vanguard Steel's reputation for excellence is deeply rooted in stringent quality control processes, cutting-edge technology adoption, and a highly skilled workforce. Every operation within the company, from meticulously selecting top-tier factories to the precision engineering of their products, reflects an unyielding dedication to maintaining the highest standards.\n<br><br>\nThe commitment to quality at Vanguard Steel goes beyond mere product durability and reliability; it extends to fostering enduring relationships with clients who rely on Vanguard Steel's products as essential components for their own success. In an industry where quality is paramount, Vanguard Steel stands as a beacon of excellence, setting the gold standard for the highest levels of quality in steel and industrial rigging products. The brand's legacy is one built on a foundation of reliability, precision, and a relentless pursuit of quality that continues to shape the industry landscape.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-418646c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"418646c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9fd8cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9fd8cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-929db01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"929db01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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