Warehouse organization is essential in starting and maintaining a successful business. It will determine how well the business functions. You might have a disorganized warehouse, and you need help organizing it. You may also have a well-functioning facility, but there is opportunity for improvement. Whatever the case, if you want to improve a warehouse’s organization, … Read more
Brand-new extruder at Minnesota Company will create material for plastic boxes, bins, dividers, and more Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a machine used to create sheets that are converted into custom and standard containers – is being installed at its Grand Rapids facility. These totes, trays, and boxes are used … Read more
CONTACT: Katie Johnson Katie.Johnson@mdi.org 612-760-0720 Brand-new extruder at Minnesota company will create material for plastic boxes, bins, dividers & more Minneapolis, Minn. – Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a machine used to create sheets that are converted in to custom and standard containers – is being installed … Read more
Medical Alley article featuring MDI blog post. Silicon Valley has its software and startups. And large stretches of the East Coast and the Great Lakes region are defined by the automotive industry affectionately dubbed the Rust Belt. We’re happy to be located right here in Minnesota, where a promising presence continues to take hold: … Read more
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — MDI, a local non-profit manufacturer, awarded $1,500 higher education scholarships to 15 graduating high school students primarily in Northern Minnesota. Now in its 10th year, the MDI scholarship program is for applicants between the ages of 18 and 21 who live in or near the communities the nonprofit manufacturer serve (Grand … Read more
Local companies create innovative solutions to supply chain hold-ups When the links break, the chain does, too, and so effects of the international supply-chain turmoil can be felt in regional manufacturing and transportation operations. As often is the case, though, planning, communication and cooperation can mitigate those challenges, as at least two regional operations know. … Read more
Deft Management: Eric Black Takes the Reins of Minnesota Industries For 12 years, Peter McDermott, CEO and president of Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI), has led this not-for-profit manufacturing giant through a national recession, major corporate changes, and even a global pandemic. His efforts have seen the company not only rise through tumultuous years in the … Read more
KIMT 3 News Highlights MDI and the Event “Mobile Unified Work Academy” By Alex Dederer, June 6th 2022 ROCHESTER, Minn. – Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) and MaxAbility are hosting a four day workshop to help people with disabilities develop job skills. The event “Mobile Unified Work Academy” will be at downtown Rochester’s Hilton Garden … Read more
MDI featured in Material Handling 24/7 No two industries are alike. Neither are any two warehouses, factories or production processes that play a significant role in their success. Needs are shaped by the industry, geographic position and purpose in the marketplace. Custom-built packaging is an ever-growing cornerstone of the commercial industry, from clicks (online) to … Read more
MDI hosted the Minnesota Chamber Leaders Lab session touring northern Minnesota on Wednesday. The 40-plus participants were leaders from a range of companies and industries – United Health Group, Boston Scientific, Thomas Reuters, Smiths Medical, Cummins, Bell Bank, and more. The event took place at Sugar Lake Lodge and was facilitated by MDI’s new CEO & … Read more
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