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 machine used to create sheets that are converted in to custom and standard containers – … Read more
Featured in the Grand Rapids Herald Review 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 … Read more
Feb. 28, 2021 – By Neal St. Anthony MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion One morning last week, Steve Reinardy, a nine-year employee of Minnesota Diversified Industries in northeast Minneapolis, sanitized surfaces to guard against the coronavirus. “I clean everything a human might touch,” Reinardy said. Reinardy, who has a disability that … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Local nonprofit manufacturer MDI today announced that President and CEO Peter McDermott will retire on April 1. Taking over the position will be Eric Black, a global business development and integrated marketing leader who spent 23 years at Cargill before entering his current role at Univar Solutions as global director of marketing … Read more
Recently, MDI corrugated plastics have received attention in several predominant, industry-leading trade publications. The concept of ‘reusability’ and ‘durability’ continue to be a trending topic, as people are looking towards longer-term packaging solutions. Below are the noted product features. Material Handling Product News – Environmental Design MDI Reusable Plastic Tote Store, handle products in corrugated plastic … Read more
A few MDI employees in Grand Rapids, MN participated in the 5th annual Stomp on Stigma 5K run/walk. Over 350 people came together to “Stomp on Stigma” and help raise awareness of mental health. Individuals with mental illness are often challenged by the stereotypes and prejudices that result from misconceptions about mental illness. Because of … Read more
Mobility Mania – Accessibility for All is a group of individuals in the Grand Rapids Area dedicated to identifying and addressing accessibility issues, promoting accessibility awareness, and improving accessibility across Northern MN and beyond. The group is comprised of community members, service providers, government officials, business owners and anyone interested in making our area more accessible for everyone! Watch the … Read more
Mark Phillips, IRRRB Commissioner, toured our Hibbing facility this week with Peter McDermott, Rick Harding and Gary Flesland to get updated on MDI and discuss its opportunities for growth in that community.
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