By: Melissa M
Feb09
Plastic containers are made from polyethylene. The two types and their uses are defined by resin codes. “PET,” or “PETE,” stands for polyethylene terephthalate. This is the plastic used for water, juice and soda bottles, food jars, microwavable
By: Melissa M
Jan30
The latest newsletter has just been published and on it’s way to a mail/email box near you! Some feature stories include the results of the last fundraising campaign, featured employees, and year end successes at MDI.
By: Barb
Dec19
Our holiday spirit is in full swing at MDI! The beautiful tree outside of our Grand Rapids plant is a fine candidate for a little holiday decorating. Walt Shadley (Maintenance Supervisor) waves at the camera while stringing lights up… Read More
By: Brandy
Dec08
As I got to treat my dad to our first pro-football game (our 2 favorite teams Denver Bronco’s vs Minnesota Vikings at the Dome) it was a very special game and moment spent with my family. From the left… Brother… Read More
By: Jessica
Dec05
One of the activities the engagement team thought of doing was having the employees take part in a coloring contest. Many of the people have worked in our Hibbing plant for 5-15 years!!! Every day it is the same routine… Read More
By: Dale
Nov22
The Vikes and the Packers have now met twice this season. The first meeting on October 23rd was the long awaited, hotly contested border battle took place at the TeflonDome. You can throw the records out the window when these… Read More
By: T.J.
Oct03
I walked out on the production floor the other day and amidst all the hustle and bustle of all the projects, I noticed a few people in the corner working on a project I wasn’t aware of. I was… Read More
By: Dale
Sep27
One of the things I most like about MDI is how engaged everyone is in making us successful. Organizational success helps us achieve our mission-employing people with disabilities.
However all work and no play works for a pretty boring life. Now that… Read More
By: Janna
Sep21
Have you ever been given advice from a parent, a teacher or a friend that has stuck with you throughout your life? The advice may have been small, not making much of a difference or the advice may have made… Read More
By: Melissa
Sep20
Corrugated plastic totes at the campground. Each of our families have these totes tucked underneath our campers collecting our recyclables.
We do our best to stay ‘green’ both at home, at work, and our in the wilderness! The eco-friendly corrugated… Read More
“MDI has allowed me the opportunity to learn many new job skills. I enjoy my co-workers and appreciate the help I receive. We work as a team to get the job done.”
Mark Gentilini, MDI Employee in Hibbing, 17 Years
