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    August 21, 2023 News
    Case Study: Written Hugs

      Scaling the Success of Written Hugs with MDI’s Kitting Services Written Hugs, a greeting card company focused on mental health awareness, needed help to handle a potential surge in demand when expanding to Home Goods. The owner sought a ...

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    August 14, 2023 News, Services
    MDI awards $57,000 in scholarships to area students

    By Grand Rapids Herald Review, August 21, 2023 MDI has awarded $2,000 higher education scholarships to 26 graduating high school students across Minnesota, as well as donating an additional $5,000 to area students through the Workforce Ready Scholarship program at ...

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    June 6, 2023 News
    MDI furthers investments in northern Minnesota

    Plastics manufacturer MDI’s brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a machine used to create sheets that are converted in to custom and standard containers – is now fully functional at its Grand Rapids facility. These totes, trays and boxes are used ...

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    May 26, 2023 News, Services
    MDI teams with Written Hugs Design to help people feel seen

    Christi Kmecik knows how painful the feelings of grief and loss can be when experiencing a difficult season of life. So, she started a card business to help people navigating isolating periods feel less alone and more connected to their ...

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    March 16, 2023 News
    Delta Dental: Delta Dental of Minnesota Kicks of Smiles@School Program

    Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Kicks Off Smiles@School Program MINNEAPOLIS (March, 2023) Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation today kicked off its Smiles@School program, which will provide more than 40,000 oral health backpacks and tools to first-graders across the state this ...

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    March 15, 2023 News
    MN House of Reps: Bill Seeks 1.9 Million to Provide Job training for People with Disabilities

    With the help of Rep. Sydney Jordan, Eric Black, president and CEO of Minnesota Diversified Industries, shows a STEM box that is designed to help individuals with disabilities find and secure employment. (Photo by Catherine Davis) By Tim Walker Every ...

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    March 9, 2023 News
    MDI’s Employee Matt Christianson featured in the Grand Rapids Herald Review

    Matt Christianson leads by example as a true friend By Jonathan Ryan Herald-Review on Mar 9, 2023 When it comes to being a role model in the community, Matt Christiansen is doing it the right way. Son, friend, and co-worker, ...

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    February 26, 2023 News
    GR Herald Features MDI Polypropylene Extruder

    MDI furthers investment in northern Minnesota with new, fully operational polypropylene extruder State-of-the-art extruder at Grand Rapids facility will create jobs, material for totes, trays and boxes Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a ...

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    December 21, 2022 News
    Modern Materials Handling: Bins, totes and containers: A place for everything

    Bins, totes and containers: A place for everything Even when you aren’t customizing, it’s worth the effort to make plans to maximize for operational efficiency to total cost of ownership.   Overall size and weight of containers are key ergonomic ...

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    December 21, 2022 News
    Medical Alley: Eric Black, For the Record

    For the Record with Eric Black, President and CEO, Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) Tags: Featured, For The Record, MDI, Thought Leader, Written Interview Eric is an accomplished executive and commercial manufacturing thought leader who joined Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) as President & CEO in 2021. ...