MDI recently announced that it is a member of INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, joining hundreds of companies in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry across the globe. With facilities in Minneapolis, Cohasset, Hibbing and Grand Rapids, MDI is a nonprofit manufacturer of corrugated standard and custom plastic packaging solutions, offering production assembly and … Read more
Minnesota Diversified industries, otherwise known as MDI, has kicked off the new year with a new look. The nonprofit, which manufactures corrugated plastic largely for packaging and environmental applications, celebrated this week the completion of an 11,000-square-foot addition to its Minneapolis headquarters facility. The expansion, along with the approximately 40 employees added in the … Read more
Product stocking and storing can be one of the most stressful aspects of warehouse management. Storing small parts and items can easily be forgotten about, even with the most organized systems. But, when those products are needed, they have to be easily found and readily transported. How to get organized? Getting in the right … Read more
Peter McDermott has been president and CEO of Minneapolis-based nonprofit Minnesota Diversified Industries for about a decade. During that time, he’s helped the manufacturer grow to over 500 employees while keeping the company centered on its mission of providing jobs for people with disabilities. He’s also leading a diversification push to expand its offerings beyond … Read more
“For years, companies have maintained low expectations about hiring people with disabilities. Most of these companies believed that employees with disabilities could not perform well in the workplace and that actively hiring them would drag company performance and profits down. Thankfully, over time, many employers have come to understand that these perceptions are untrue. … Read more
The perfect gift for people with disabilities? A job. This holiday season, people are looking for the perfect gifts for loved ones. For millions of qualified, talented and dedicated Americans with disabilities, what they want is a job. Our nation was founded on the principle that anyone who works hard should be able to … Read more
Columnist Neal St. Anthony recently shed light on a critical issue for Minnesota-based manufacturers — finding long-term workers (“Manufacturers seek future workforce,” Dec. 10). There are incredible programs across the state that are working to help close the skills gap and build a strong manufacturing workforce. At MDI, we’ve thrived on a slightly different model. … Read more
At MDI we focus on the strengths and talent of people with disabilities. Our team has made MDI a highly successful manufacturer of logistics containers and provider of services for dozens of business-to-business customers. We are a sustainable nonprofit and a pioneer in social enterprise; the more products and services we deliver, the more jobs we create … Read more
On November 15, MDI CFO Marv Hannon, was recognized at an award luncheon by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal as a CFO of the Year. Below is an accompanying article. Congratulations to Marv and his dedication to MDI’s mission of serving people with disabilities by offering inclusive employment opportunities and services. As the father of an adult … Read more
Each year, generous supporters like you celebrate Give to the Max Day by making your online donation on GiveMN.org. Your generosity on this day makes a difference far beyond the 24-hour giving event. Please join us on November 15, 2018, for Give to the Max Day and help us continue to change lives of people with disabilities. Watch now how your … Read more
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