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October 23, 2014 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm tourofmanufacturing.com Contents
Manufacturing in South Central MN
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6 Carlson Craft
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Careers in Manufacturing
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7 South Central College
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MSU College of Science, Engineering & Technology
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8 Windings
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Jones Metal Products
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9 SpecSys, Inc.
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V-TEK Inc
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10 Avery Weigh-Tronix
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Dotson Iron Castings
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11 Kahler Automation Corp
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Coloplast Manufacturing
pg. 12
12 Wells Concrete
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Manufacturing in South Central Minnesota
In the nine county region of South Central Minnesota, 21.9% of all private sector jobs come from manufacturing. The total number of individuals employed in manufacturing in 2013 was 18,901 within 359 manufacturing establishments. Average weekly wages for manufacturing positions was $863, which is 17.5% higher than average weekly wages for all
industries. The manufacturing industry is a significant contributor to South Central regional economy by providing 22.4%, or $848,041,039 of all private sector payrolls in in South Central Minnesota.
Private Sector Jobs by Industry in South Central Minnesota, 2013 Natural Resources and Minings 3.5%
Other Services 3.5%
Financial Activities 4.4%
Information 2.4%
Construction 4.7% Trade, Transportation and Utilities 22.5%
Professional and Business Services 7.1% Leisure and Hospitality 9.9%
Manufacturing 21.9% Education and Health Services 20.1%
Source. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
In 2013, the most significant sectors within the manufacturing industry in regards to employment include food manufacturing with 4,843 employees and printing and related support activities which employed 3,759 individuals. Table 1 gives further detail on the breakdown of the manufacturing industry.
* No annual average reported due to only having employment information for first and fourth quarter of 2013. Value is for fourth quarter of 2013.
Average Annual Employment by Sector, 2013
Sector Total Manufacturing Food Manufacturing Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing Printing and Related Support Activities Chemical Manufacturing Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Machinery Manufacturing Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing* Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Employment 18,901 4,843 253 3,759 424 702 1,079 1,249 1,206 1,354 868 31 512
Source. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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Careers in Manufacturing As figure two shows, average weekly wages in the manufacturing industry have been consistently higher than that of the total of all industries throughout the years. In 2000 average weekly wages in manufacturing were $101 higher than those of all industries, and this trend continued through 2013, which there was a $151 difference in manufacturing wages per week compared to all industries. Average Weekly Wages of Manufacturing and All Industries $1,000 $900 $800 $700 $600
$609 $635 $583 $593
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source: Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
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5 1940 Commerce Drive North Mankato 507-345-6200 coloplast.us
DIRECTIONS
Take the Lookout Drive exit south from Highway 14 in North Mankato. Turn left onto Commerce Drive at the rst stop light. Coloplast Manufacturing is located about ¼ mile on the left side. Parking/Entrance: Parking in front lot and main entrance for tours
TOUR DETAILS • Guided Tours • Virtual Tours • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Career Opportunities
QUICK FACTS
■ Voted one of Forbes most innovative companies-2013 ■ Products sold in 100+ countries ■ 8,500 Employees in 40+ countries ■ Set the global standard for listening and responding
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Coloplast started with a caring nurse and her sister’s needs. In 1954, Danish nurse Elise Sorensen invented the rst self-supporting, single-use ostomy bag for her sister who had colon cancer. The bags were an instant success. Just like passion drove Miss Sorensen to go to great lengths to help her sister, today, passion is still Coloplast’s driver, as Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people with very personal and private medical conditions. Over fty years later, Coloplast is leading the market within Intimate Healthcare. Coloplast currently has eight production sites in ve countries, employs more than 8,500 employees, and provides products to consumers in over 100 countries.
Coloplast is based in Denmark with their U.S. Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. Their business areas include Ostomy Care, Urology and Continence Care, and Wound and Skin Care. Operations in North Mankato Coloplast manufactures their Skin Care product portfolio at their facility in North Mankato. On average, Coloplast in North Mankato produces 56 million units of product each year that is distributed to 39 countries for consumers across the globe. The employees at the North Mankato facility are responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of skin and wound care products. Some of the positions held by employees at this location include: production, engineering, quality, and product innovation support.
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7 1920 Lee Boulevard North Mankato 507-389-7200 www.southcentral.edu
DIRECTIONS
From US-169 or MN-22, exit to US-14 Follow 14 west into North Mankato Exit onto Lookout Drive and go south (left) Turn left onto Lee Boulevard Park in the Visitor Lot off of Lee Boulevard by the Main Entrance (Door 1), with overow parking in the Red Lot by Door 30
TOUR DETAILS • Guided Tours • Refreshments • All Ages Welcome • Handicap Accessible
QUICK FACTS
■ South Central College has been offering advanced manufacturing education since 1946 ■ South Central College’s advanced manufacturing programs offer nationally recognized credentials that build upon one another, providing students with the exibility to obtain each skill at a time that is right for them ■ Demand for manufacturing technicians trained through South Central College is so great that many students have job offers well before graduating
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Today’s high tech manufacturing environment calls for individuals with advanced education. South Central College offers instruction in a wide variety of advanced manufacturing elds that touch every stage of the product manufacturing process from start to nish. Engineers rst design a product, mechatronics technicians service the equipment that makes the product, machinists tell that equipment what to do to create the product and welders handle precision work. Learn about the opportunities available in these in-demand career elds: Engineering: Engineers continue to be essential to the manufacturing process. South Central College’s engineering program is designed to enable students to complete their rst two years of courses at SCC and then transfer to a four year university for their bachelor’s program in engineering. Mechatronics: Mechatronics is an ever growing eld that includes installing and maintaining computer-controlled systems, machinery and equipment. South Central College’s Mechatronics program provides comprehensive instruction and hands-on experience with Mechanical Systems (Mecha), Electronics (Tronics), Fluid Power, Automation and Robotics.
The Mechatronics program also offers a new option that enables you to get your degree anytime, anywhere by takeing online classes, while gaining hands on experience with a mechatronics lab kit, simulations and access to SCC’s remote eduction automation lab. Computer Integrated Machining: Computer Integrated Machining (CIM) utilizes analytics and automation in the precision manufacturing process, to take a product idea from design to nished product. South Central College’s CIM program includes a combination of classroom instruction, as well as hands-on application in machining labs that feature state-of the- art equipment. South Central College’s Automated Manufacturing Technology team brought home the Silver medal from the 2014 National SkillsUSA competition. Welding: With a Welding Certicate from South Central College, you’re on your way to a skilled trade career in manufacturing. Advanced technology is creating more uses for welding in the workplace and expanding employment opportunities. The welding program at South Central College is designed to help you quickly develop technical knowledge and hands-on skills.
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9 2120 Broadway Street N New Ulm 320-269-3227 specsys.org
DIRECTIONS
SpecSys is located in New Ulm just west of Mankato. Take Hwy 14 W to 2120 Broadway Street N.
TOUR DETAILS • Guided Tours • No Children • Refreshments Served • Career Opportunities
QUICK FACTS
■ SpecSys Inc. A full service provider of project management, engineering and manufacturing systems and products ■ RITALKA Inc a privately small business holding company that owns two service providing companies SpecSys Inc and RVI Inc. employs over 200 people from six rural areas including: Montevideo, Granite Falls, Benson, Redwood Falls, Cloquet and New Ulm. ■ We have a number of employment opportunities in the following areas: Engineers, Fabricators, Welders, Assemblers and Painters.
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SpecSys Inc was founded in 1997. In its early stages the homebased consulting business primarily supported the design and engineering departments of machinery and equipment manufacturers. With the addition of 3D CAD design / drafting, engineering analysis, nite element analysis (FEA), and technical publications SpecSys quickly grew to include additional staff. SpecSys Inc engineering developed a great clientele and supported positive growth. The growth has led SpecSys to the following communities: • • • •
Montevideo MN Cloquet MN Redwood Falls MN New Ulm MN
The expansions have allowed SpecSys to add talent with a diverse level of experience and industry knowledge to meet the needs of SpecSys customers. The growth now provides nearly 60,000 labor hours of engineering annually.
SpecSys Manufacturing career started in 1999, thanks for a strong demand from several clients. SpecSys humbling beginnings have now led to a turnkey operation including metal fabrication, machining, weld, paint and assembly. The manufacturing growth has led SpecSys to the following communities: • • •
Granite Falls MN Benson MN New Ulm MN
The SpecSys manufacturing facilities provide nearly 240,000 hours annually of skilled manufacturing labor. SpecSys currently employs over 200 people within the 5 facilities.
10 1000 Armstrong Drive Fairmont 507-238-4461 averyweigh-tronix.com
DIRECTIONS
Take exit 99 off of highway 90 into Fairmont, Minnesota. Follow 190th Avenue/North Bixby Road south over the railroad tracks until you approach the intersection of 190th/ Lake. Head west onto Lake Avenue until you reach Armstrong Drive on the right. Feel free to park in our visitor parking or any other available spaces and enter through the front lobby.
TOUR DETAILS • Guided Tours (hourly) • Career Opportunities • Handicap Accessible
QUICK FACTS
1731 James Ford established a business as a maker of “stilliards” in Digbeth, near Birmingham, UK. 1876 the company produced their rst Weighbridge, with the rst Service and maintenance contracts added soon after, in 1887. 1895, the company acquired James Watt & Co and moved to the 25 acre Soho Foundry site in Smethwick, UK.
1979 the UK company was acquired by the GEC Group. 2000 Weigh-Tronix acquired Avery with the help of private equity. 2008 Avery Weigh-Tronix was purchased by Illinois Tool Works (ITW) after several private equity owners.
1971 the American side of the business, Weigh-Tronix, was incorporated in as a designer and manufacturer of agricultural scales. The company’s proprietary technology, the Weigh Bar®, allowed it to quickly expand into all types of industrial scales.
■ Avery Weigh-Tronix is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of industrial weighing equipment and solutions. ■ We are part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. a globally diversied industrial manufacturer, based in the USA, with 100 years of history. ■ These weighing systems reduce processing time, increase employee efficiency, minimize errors and streamline accounting procedures. ■ Product lines include batching systems, bench scales, check weighers, conveyor scales, counting scales, oor scales, forklift scales, weighbridges/truck scales, rail scales along with instrumentation and software to manage a customer’s individual requirements.
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12 835 Highway 109 NE Wells 800-658-7049 wellsconcrete.com
DIRECTIONS
From Mankato area: Drive South on Hwy 22 into Wells Follow Hwy 22 around the beltline toward Alden Wells Concrete will be on your left as you near the edge of town
TOUR DETAILS • Virtual Tours • Guided Tours • Refreshments Served
QUICK FACTS
■ The Company, Wells Concrete started in 1951, in Wells, MN, as a small concrete drain tile and Ready Mix operation. ■ Wells Concrete currently has three manufacturing locations, Wells, MN; Albany, MN; and Grand Forks, ND; with over two million square feet of manufacturing space between the three plants. ■ The Company is approaching an employee population of 700 employees. ■ Core Values: We deliver what we promise. We are driven to be the best. Our people care. We build relationships – internally and externally.
Wells Concrete provides building owners and the design community with cost effective solutions for facility needs. Starting in 1956 Wells Concrete as a double tee manufacturer in an open eld has grown to provide superior precast concrete products that architects, engineers, contractors and building owners throughout the upper Midwest have grown to rely on.
in Winnipeg, MB; Fargo, ND; Minneapolis, MN; and Des Moines, IA. Additionally, all plants including the Wells plant boast a design team of drafters and engineers in-house that coordinate all building projects for precast concrete system solutions.
As the company grew they expanded the precast operations signicantly now producing precast product out of three plants throughout the upper Midwest with a workforce of 500 in over 1 million square feet of enclosed manufacturing space. The manufacturing plant in Wells generates two-thirds of the company’s overall revenue, produced by crews on site, shipped to the respective project sites, and installed by Wells Concrete team members. Wells Concrete’s sales team covers territories from Iowa to Winnipeg, Canada supporting plants in Wells, MN; Albany, MN; and Grand Forks, ND with satellite offices
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Pathways to Manufacturing Careers Welding, Machining or Maintenance
MANUFACTURING: THE BACKBONE OF MINNESOTA’S ECONOMY!
TO REGITER, C ONTACT:
FastTRAC “Pathways to Manufacturing Careers” Course will prepare you for a rewarding career in manufacturing! Gain the confidence necessary for college and employment success! Brush up your reading, math and computer skills while exploring manufacturing careers available in the region. Participants will make connections at South Central College, area Workforce Centers and in the manufacturing industry as they develop a plan for their future in this FREE preparation course.
Eligibility Criteria You may qualify if you: Will be at least 18 years old by December 15, 2014 Are legally eligible to work in the U.S. Are unemployed or underemployed Are not academically prepared for college (eligibility is determined by the Test of Adult Basic Education) Have a HS Diploma or GED complete by December 15, 2014
Requirements To participate, students must: Call us to complete TABE testing and an intake interview Be physically able to perform manufacturing work (requires heavy lifting & standing for 8-12 hour shifts) Commit to attending every class and about 10 hours of homework per week
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Free Preparation Course November 10—December 17, 2014 Mon/Wed/Thurs Noon—3p.m. South Central College, North Mankato Campus Those participants who demonstrate success in Pathways to Manufacturing Careers may qualify for resources and academic assistance as they enroll in spring semester, 2015 at South Central College.
For more info or to register, call: Mankato Area Adult Basic Education (507) 345-5222