Winter 2022

The 2022 State of Manufacturing® survey finds expectations of recession amplify concerns about inflation and workforce challenges.

Machine-based efficiencies are inevitable, but they require manufacturers to holistically evaluate their entire operation.

Two siblings have steered IDC Spring to 1,000% growth while keeping an employee-friendly small business culture.

Manufacturers describe how they will respond to a possible recession and other ongoing challenges.

The Post-COVID Worker Shortage. Talking employee attraction and retention with Enterprise Minnesota business growth consultant Abbey Hellickson.

Lexington Manufacturing combines green principles with growth.

Enova Illumination provides clinicians with cutting edge medical technology, headlights, and magnification.

Acucraft Fireplaces uses AI-assisted digital marketing to efficiently target new customers.

Largely through word-of-mouth marketing, JDM Machining has grown from a one-man shop to 30 employees with customers worldwide.

Michael Frey created Maverick Wood Products as his family removed 4.5 million trees to convert a tree farm to rentable farmland.

Metal Services of Blooming Prairie, Inc. deploys automation and sophisticated digital marketing to expand its markets.

The challenges of the COVID economy inspired Duluth coffee maker Alakef Coffee Roasters to lean up its operation.

With proper planning, owners can leave their life’s work in good hands.

I’ve been impressed with the consistent optimism expressed by Minnesota manufacturers.

Why Minnesota’s most comprehensive and reliable industry survey achieves such remarkable relevance.