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In This IssueLetter from Les
Featured Member
Welcome New Members
Board Bio
E.P.IC. Youth Career Event
Did You Know?
Workforce Development
Spring Issue 2019
Manufacturing Matters 800-654-5773 [email protected]
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Hello CMMA members and friends!
We’ve made it through yet another Minnesota winter together. The
season’s conditions didn’t slow our momentum as we worked and
learned together at CMMA meetings; we’re a proven and time tested
hearty bunch!
CMMA’s volunteer board of directors has been hard at work
planning our priorities and deliverables. We continue to focus on
three foundational goals: educating members, preparing a workforce,
and legislative advocacy.
We plan to increase manufacturing membership and meeting
attendance. CMMA will exhibit at two events in May - Central
McGowan Manufacturing 4.0 and Granite Stakeholder Day – fine
opportunities to move our objectives forward.
We’ll continue to impact the manufacturing workforce via career
promotion and skill development. Thanks to all who participated in
the delivery of a successful EPIC event, where 2,450 high school
students were enlightened about manufacturing careers; the event is
planned to be even better next year! We continue to support grant
requests from many high school robotics and STEM programs. The
board works responsibly to manage CMMA’s resources for maximum
impact and outcomes. In a continued effort to deepen interaction
with administration, board members recently attended a K-12
superintendent’s meeting. CMMA will continue to develop
partnerships with elected officials to advocate for the
manufacturing community in central Minnesota.
A new and informative CMMA Annual Report is in the works. This
exciting method of communication will clearly reflect our efforts,
outcomes and path for the future.
Progress is not achieved alone; we celebrate the commitment and
determination invested by many great companies and individuals to
achieve the CMMA mission.
We are a vibrant and growing mix of new and sustaining members.
We are a meaningful assembly of manufacturers, suppliers,
professional services, and supporters. We make a difference!
CMMA. Coming together, working together and succeeding together.
- Les Engel, CMMA Pres
Letter From Les
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FeatureStang Precision, Inc is a full service injection molding
company located in Paynesville, MN offering custom plastic
injection molding, assembly, machining, thermoforming, and
packaging solutions.
Stang Precision was founded in 1979 by Bruce Stang. In the early
1980’s the company consisted of a handful of employees focusing on
equipment repair and tool and die making. In 1985 the company
expanded into injection molding which has since become its primary
focus. Through its growth Stang Precision has remained completely
family owned and operated and currently employs 50 people between
its molding, thermoforming, machining, and packaging divisions.
They are ISO 9001 certified with a strong track record of excellent
quality and customer service.
Their injection molding division offers both thermoplastic and
liquid silicone rubber capabilities across numerous materials.
Press sizes range from 38 tons to 300 tons and include single, two
and three shot capabilities. They produce parts ranging from simple
single-shot components to highly complex multi-shot/multi material
components across a wide range of industries. They also have
capabilities in molding
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both flavor and scent infused resins. The molding facility runs
24/7 operation with lights-out production capability.
Stang Precision also offers high volume thermoforming of
consumer packaging blisters as well as pad printing, assembly, and
packaging solutions. Therefore in some instances they are able to
produce the molded parts and blister packages on site, as well as
perform the decorative printing, assembly, and kitting necessary;
giving the customer a truly one-stop-shop solution.
In early 2019 Stang Precision completed construction of a new
facility in their Paynesville location which now contains their
main injection molding production, machine shop, and offices. While
the plant was meticulously designed to maximize production
efficiency, great measures were also taken to create a pleasant
work environment for the staff.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have a very skilled and talented
group of employees and wanted to provide a nice working environment
for staff to continue to flourish”, explained Chad Stang. “We are
excited for the future.”
- Article and photo submitted by Stang Precision, Inc.
A Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Program
To find out if your company can benefit from the Trifac
Self-Insurance Fund, contact the
association office.
[email protected]
• Reduce workers compensation costs• Gain control over workers
comp claims handling and
loss control• Participants must have a solid financial status,
good
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• Participants must be Minnesota based manufacturing members of
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Board BioName: Bruce Hagberg
Where do you work? What do you do? CEO/Founder of riteSOFT. We
develop warehouse and labor management software focused on helping
manufacturing companies become more accurate, efficient and
profitable.
Education/training? BS Finance – St Cloud State University
What was your first job? Paperboy at age 10
Hometown? Montevideo MN
Family? Names of spouse, kids. How long have you been married?
Wife and my better half for 36 years; Vicky. I have 3 daughters;
Melissa, Britta, Andrea, and one son; Blake.
Pets?Two dogs; Buck and Toby, and one cat named Cash.
Favorite book or author? Traction (EOS) by Gino Wickman
Favorite movie? Toy Story
Favorite food? Chinese
Do you have any hobbies, play any sports, etc.? Family, tennis,
golf, boating, fishing, canoeing the Sauk River, biking (especially
enjoy the Wobegon Trail and Quarry Park), travel, board/card games,
corn hole and other yard games, concerts, reading,
conversation.
Comment on your involvement in CMMA: riteSOFT has been an active
member of the CMMA from the very beginning. It’s exciting to be
part of the growth and success of this association and I’m honored
to become a board member.
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Manufacturing Matters is edited and published by Midwest
Manufacturers’ Association, PO Box 150, Elbow Lake, MN 56531. Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm M-F. 800-654-5773,
[email protected]
Did You Know? ...Membership in CMMA: 2019 Qtr 2
Anniversaries5-Year: Custom Caseworks, SCR Inc, EMF Inc 10-Year:
Initiative Foundation, D3 Technologies, NETTwork Manufacturing,
Inc.
2019 MMA printed directories were delivered the week of April
15. If you would like additional copies, contact the office.
Online Directory: Go here to create a login account. Once you
have a login you can add or make changes to your company listing.
You also can use the account to post jobs, add events to the
calendar, and more.
Contact Becky with questions.
The CMMA region is represented by Dream It. Do It. Coordinator
Chuck Hentges of SCSU. He is tasked with informing area high
schools about Dream It. Do It. manufacturing career awareness
resources and CMMA’s Youth Apprenticeship Initiative. Phone:
320-828-0812.
CMMA Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, continues to accept
donations from businesses (or individuals) interested in
encouraging young people to consider careers in mfg.
Educators are FREE! Invite a representative(s) from your local
high school to an upcoming CMMA meeting. Teachers, administrators,
and students attend FREE of charge (includes a free breakfast). And
– membership in CMMA is FREE to area high schools!
Legislator Connection is available to all CMMA members at no
cost. MMA staff will coordinate a visit to your business with a
legislator from your area. Representative Tom Emmer, R-MN 6th
District, visited Pellco Machine in St. Michael last fall. Contact
the office to schedule a visit.
Spring 2019 Newsletter
Workforce development
Would you host a CMMA tour?We are looking for manufacturers that
are interested in hosting a tour at your facility in the coming
months. Here are the guidelines. Contact
[email protected].
Grant applicationsYou must be a 501(C)3, school, or other public
entity to qualify, with a focus on one of three priority areas.
More information and applications here.
Grants awarded in Qtr 1• Belgrade Brooten Elrosa for a Fab Lab•
SCTCC for the VEX Robotics competition• Albany Area Schools for
welding equipment • Princeton Intermediate School for VEX
Robotics.
E.P.I.C. exploring potential interests and careersOn February
22, 2019, more than 2,450 students from 23 area schools were
exposed to local careers and employers at the first annual E.P.I.C.
event, held at St. Cloud Technical and Community College (CMMA was
a sponsor).
2019 EPIC focused around six industry clusters, including a
cluster called: Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology. Kudos to
three CMMA members for their leadership in planning interactive
activities and a display of modern technology for the Manufacturing
Cluster: Engel Metallurgical, Park Industries, and Rotochopper.
Students were exposed to virtual welding, MIG welding, laser
cutting, 3D printing, and more.
Kudos to McNeilus Steel for donating the steel and cutting time
to create the EPIC cutouts and base. Safety glasses were donated by
Fastenal, Rotochopper, and construction industry folks. The
planning committee anticipates that EPIC will become an annual
event that contributes to strengthened education and industry
partnerships all year long.
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