ContentsCambria .............................................. 4Johnson Outdoors ........................... 5MTU Onsite Energy ........................ 7MEI ....................................................... 8Jones Metal Products ....................... 9Nortech Systems, Inc ....................14Parker Hannifi n ...............................15TBEI Lake Crystal ..........................17Thin Film Technology .....................19V-TEK Incorporated ......................20

Remarkable inventions from Minnesota – Cardiac pacemaker

– Mechanical heart valve

– Supercomputer

– Aviation’s fl ight data recorder (or black box).

– Snowmobile

– Waterskis (and the sport)

– Rollerblades

– Crisp-crust frozen pizza

Why Manufacturing?Are you a high school or college student trying to decide on a career? Are you a counselor or teacher interested in learning about viable careers for your students? Are you looking for a career change? Are you interested in what goes on in the manufacturing facility in your community? This opportunity is for you!

Given the importance of manufacturing to our regional and state economy, we are excited to celebrate Minnesota Manufacturing Week throughout the South Central region. On the “Tour of Manufacturing” you’ll be able to see fi rsthand how manufacturing works. If you’ve never stepped foot inside a manufacturing facility, you’re sure to learn and enjoy seeing all that goes into making the products we use.

Manufacturers are concerned about fi nding qualifi ed workers when the economy improves and as older workers retire. The purpose of the “Tour of Manufacturing” is to increase interest in manufacturing careers, to educate the general public about what manufacturing is really like, and to dispel thoughts that all jobs are going overseas and are dirty, boring or dangerous. Due to rapid innovations in technology, many manufacturers have found creative uses for robotics and automation to produce higher quality products, at a faster pace than ever before. Manufacturers need skilled workers who can work with leading edge technology. Like other industries, they need some of the best and brightest to choose careers in manufacturing.

If you’re looking to experience cutting edge innovation, potential career opportunities for yourself or your children, or just curious about the products being produced in your community, come on the Tour of Manufacturing! You can stop at one or two companies during your busy Saturday schedule, or make a whole day of it and visit them all. You will be amazed by all that is happening in South Central Minnesota.

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Guided ToursHandicap AccessibleNo Age Restric onsRefreshments ServedCareer Opportuni esParking Available

DIRECTIONSFrom Hwy 14, travel North on Hwy 22, turn right (East) on N. Victory Drive (Cty Rd2); turn right South on Power Drive

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Johnson Outdoors as a global enterprise celebrated its 40th anniversary last year; however, the company has an even longer history in Mankato. Johnson Reels began with two Mankato shermen, Lloyd E. Johnson and H. Warren Denison. In 1949 Lloyd Johnson decided to build a shing reel that was “tangle-free.” Denison saw the prototype and together they made modi ca ons. The company ourished and con nued to grow with

the acquisi on of Minn Kota Electric Fishing Motors in 1969.

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recrea on company that turns ideas into adventure. Headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, the company designs, manufactures and markets a por olio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Marine Electronics, Watercra , Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Over 1100 employees worldwide are commi ed to providing innova ve, top-quality recrea on products that make it easy for people to have fun outdoors. Marine Electronics encompasses the Mankato facili es and as a whole consists of the Minn Kota, Cannon, Humminbird, and Geonav brands. The manufacturing facili es in Mankato are the home of Minn Kota and Cannon. Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as o ering a complete line of shallow water anchors, ba ery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth shing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories. Humminbird® is a leading innovator and manufacturer of sh nders, sh nder/GPS combo units, chartplo ers and digital depth gauges. Geonav® develops and manufactures state-of-the-art integrated naviga on systems and autopilots for blue-water shing and cruising yachts.

121 Power DriveMankato, MN(507) 345-4623www.johnsonoutdoors.com

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DIRECTIONSFrom 169 exit to 14 E., Follow 14 E to Cty Rd 3., Turn left onto Cty Rd 3., Follow Cty Rd 3 through 2 sets of stop lights and past Hwy 22., MTU Onsite Energy is on the right side, turn onto Power Drive east of the building

100 Power DriveMankato, MN 56001(507) 625-7973www.mtu-online.com

MTU ONSITE ENERGY

AboutMTU Onsite EnergyMTU Onsite Energy is a leading producer of diesel-powered generator sets from 30 to 3,250 kW and natural gas-powered generator sets from 30 to 400 kW forstandby and prime power applicati ons. The company also provides automati c transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, controls and accessories for complete power system soluti ons. MTU Onsite Energy is a subsidiary of Tognum America Inc., part of the Germany-based Tognum Group. www.mtu-online.com.

About TognumWith its two business units, Engines and Onsite Energy & Components, the Tognum Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of engines and propulsion systems for off -highway applicati ons and of distributed energy systems. These products are based on diesel engines with up to 9,100 kilowatt s (kW) power output, gas engines up to 2,150 kW and gas turbines up to 45,000 kW.

The product portf olio of the Engines business unit comprises MTU engines and propulsion systems for ships, for heavy land, rail and defense vehicles and for the oil and gas industry.

The portf olio of the Onsite Energy & Components business unit includes distributed energy systems of the brand MTU Onsite Energy and fuel-injecti on systems from L’Orange. The energy systems comprise diesel engines for emergency standby power, prime power and conti nuous power, as well as cogenerati on power plants based on gas engines and gas turbines that generate both power and heat.

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DIRECTIONSTake Hwy 22 to County Road 83 to St. Clair and take a le on County Road 28 North reaching MEI on le .

19336 607th AvenueMankato, MN 56001(507) 245-4252www.minnesotaelevator.com

MEI

MEI has been in business since 1971 specializing in the manufacture, installa on, moderniza on, and servicing of various types of passenger and freight elevators. Star ng from a one man opera on it has grown to a business that has over 200 employees with 180 in the state of Minnesota and approximately 30 employees in Kansas and Wisconsin.

MEI currently employs an o ce sta of about 100 with posi ons including accoun ng, project management, and engineering. In addi on, MEI’s shop sta of roughly 35 handles the manufacture of elevator packages, from welding, to fabrica on to material handling. To provide top-of-the-line services for the life-cycle of their products, MEI also employs 81 eld mechanics and technicians

that install and maintain elevators in Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.

Guided ToursHandicap AccessibleNo Age Restricti onsParking Available

DIRECTIONSOne-half mile north of Highway 14 on 3rd Avenue. Park in the lot and enter at the front door.

3201 Third AvenueMankato, MN 56001(507) 625-4436 or 800-967-1750www.jonesmetalproducts.com

customercare@jonesmetalproducts.com

JONES METAL PRODUCTS

Products and Services:Jones Metal Products (JMP) off ers complete metal fabricati on soluti ons. Clients benefi t from a comprehensive package of services that combine engi-neering, elements of design for manu-facture and assembly, document con-trol, precision fabricati on, fi nishing and shipping with supply chain elements including JIT delivery and inventory management. Jones Metal Products is equipped to meet the demanding needs and specifi cati ons of OEM (origi-nal equipment manufacturers).

As an ISO 9001-2008 certi fi ed facility, Jones Metal Products has developed an evolving, conti nual-improvement based quality management system in order to support our customers. We are com-mitt ed to reinvesti ng in our employees and modern technology. Our talented employees are in turn committ ed to safety, conti nual improvement, qual-ity and on-ti me delivery, producing the best products and value for our customers.

In 2011 our capital reinvestment includes moving from 3 lasers to 5 with automati on, adding two roboti c welding cells to make 3 overall, adding additi onal VMC machining center, as well as standard equipment upgrades and replacements. Many of the capital improvements/investments are em-ployee and customer driven to respond for growth in capabiliti es and capacity. We are a company on the move! Our goal is profi table, sustainable growth doubling our 2008 sales by 2017.

The environment matt ers! In 2009, Jones Metal Products developed an Environmental Management System designed to take advantage of all of the resources available to meet and exceed state and local agency requirements, increase energy savings and maximize wasted reducti on. Jones Metal Prod-ucts is committ ed to ensuring that its processes do not negati vely aff ect the environment, the community and most of all, employees.

Going Lean… in 2010 Jones Metal Products began the journey to Lean Manufacturing. In order to successfully incorporate Lean principals, an inter-nal reorganizati on was initi ated and is ongoing today. New systems and tools were added as well as new personnel. The process included a serious compa-ny-wide evaluati on designed to bett er defi ne the corporate identi ty and per-sonality. The ongoing process will help JMP bett er sati sfy clients with higher quality products, shorter lead ti mes and bett er overall customer service.

The family owned, Jones Metal Prod-ucts currently employs 135 people, our all ti me high. Areas of growth include Welding, Roboti c Welding, CNC Ma-chining, CNC Operators, Maintenance, Sales, Quality, Engineering and Support Services.

The employees and talents they all bring, make Jones Metal Products a great place to work! The nature of the business is challenging but we rise to the occasion, our brand promise is Soluti on, Service and Sati sfacti on.

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Gearing up for the Future with Strong Manufacturing in South Central, MinnesotaManufacturing is the backbone of Minnesota’s economy, thanks to its strength, versatility and innovation. According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, manufacturing contributed nearly $36 billion and represented 13.3 percent of Minnesota’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010. What’s more, manufacturing exports brought more than $17.2 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2010. With $16.5 billion in total payroll/wages in 2010, manufacturing also accounts for about 14 percent of total payroll in the state, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In our region, manufacturing comprises almost 23 percent of total payroll in the nine counties of South Central Minnesota (Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan) and 17 percent of total payroll/wages in the Greater Mankato Metropolitan Area (including Blue Earth and Nicollet counties).

Gearing up for a Career in Manufacturing Today, more than ever before, we are looking at ways to keep good jobs in our communities and attract new businesses, which will add more high skill, high wage jobs for our citizens. We know that a strong manufacturing sector is essential to our local, regional and state economy. We also know that many people don’t have a clear understanding of the opportunities available at our local companies today. Many young people haven’t had the opportunity to explore the many career opportunities that exist in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics areas or haven’t been inside many current manufacturing facilities. We hope the Tour of Manufacturing can spur interest and excitement to those looking to fi nd a new career opportunity in the exciting world of manufacturing.

Did you know…• One of every fi ve employees (18%) in South Central Minnesota works in manufacturing.• 18,303 people work in South Central’s manufacturing companies, making it the third largest employment sector of our

economy, behind education and health services and trade, transportation and utilities (see pie chart). • Manufacturing has the highest average annual wages of any of the industry sectors in South Central Minnesota, at $41,548 in

2010. • Manufacturing wages were 23.5 percent higher than the total of all industries in South Central Minnesota.• Area manufacturing facilities are great places to work; they are clean, bright and have very amazing high tech equipment.• Many manufacturers are seeking high skilled, innovative employees for a variety of positions, including accountants, sales

directors, engineers, quality control specialist and plant maintenance staff.• The trend of many production jobs being “outsourced” to other countries is now coming back to our local communities due

to the quality workforce that we offer. This is referred to as “homesourcing.”• There are a large number of projected retirements in the manufacturing sector, which opens up many career opportunities for

younger generations.• In Minnesota each manufacturing job supports another 1.3 jobs elsewhere in the economy, through supplier purchases and

employee spending.

If you are interested in pursuing a manufacturing related career, there are many training and job opportunities available to you in South Central Minnesota. For more information, go to minnesotaworks.net and iseek.org or stop and visit your local Minnesota WorkForce Center in Mankato, New Ulm or Fairmont.

Gearing up for ChangeLooking ahead, we know we need to continue to nurture innovation and entrepreneurism throughout our region, state and nation in order to maintain a high quality of life. The world of manufacturing is changing fast, as are our educational needs, and our whole society. Therefore, we must embrace local and global changes and work creatively to keep a manufacturing sector in our region. While we can’t predict the future, there are steps we can all take to advance manufacturing:• Say thank you to local business leaders and their employees that are working hard every day to be more effective and effi cient

than ever before.• Let business leaders know that we appreciate what they do for our communities. • Purchase their products.• Involve them in community initiatives.• Expose our children and young adults to career opportunities in manufacturing and help them develop the skills they need to

be successful.

Enjoy your manufacturing tours onOctober 29!

Business Name Page # Cambria Page 431496 Cambria AvenueLe Sueur, MN 56058

Johnson Outdoors Page 5121 Power DriveMankato, MN 56001

MTU Onsite Energy Page 7100 Power DriveMankato, MN 56001

MEI Page 819336 607th AvenueMankato, MN 56001

Jones Metal Products Page 93201 Third AvenueMankato, MN 56001

Nortech Systems, Inc Page 141950 Excel DriveMankato, MN 56001

Parker Hanni n Page 162101 North BroadwayNew Ulm, MN 56073

TBEI Lake Crystal Page 1752182 Ember RoadLake Crystal, MN 56055

Thin Film Technology Page 191980 Commerce DriveNorth Mankato, MN 56003

V-TEK Incorporated Page 20751 Summit AvenueMankato, MN 56001

See each manufacturers page for driving direction or visit the online map at wwww.tourofmanufacturing.com

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DIRECTIONSNortech Systems – Mankato facility is located behind TGIF’s on Excel Drive next to Verizon Wireless. Please use the north entrance.

1950 Excel DriveMankato, MN 56001

(507) 625-3301www.nortechsys.com

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Nortech Systems, Inc. Is a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider of wire and cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies and diagnos c repair and integrated services including, higher-level assemblies and box builds for a wide range of industries. Markets served include medical, automo ve, aerospace, computer peripheral, commercial telecom, government and consumer. Nortech Systems has a range of specialized, high-tech facili es used for customized design, manufacture, tes ng and repair of its solu ons.

Nortech employs over 700 people worldwide and approximately 100 in Mankato. Career opportuni es include technicians, machine operators, engineers and assemblers.

Guided ToursHandicap AccessibleNo Age Restricti onsParking Available

DIRECTIONSConti nue on Broadway Street/MN-15 N/MN-68 W, Turn Right onto 20th North Street, Turn Left onto N. Broadway Street/CR-13, 2101 North Broadway is on your left .

2101 N. BroadwayNew Ulm, MN 56073(507) 233-2305www.parker.com

PARKER HANNIFIN

Parker Profi le:Parker Hannifi n Corporati on was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1918 by Arthur L. Parker, who pioneered the development of high-pressure tube fi tti ngs and other fl uid controls that were initi ally used in aviati on. Today, with annual sales of $11 billion, Parker Hannifi n is the world’s leading diversifi ed manufacturer of moti on and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered soluti ons for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs more than 57,000 people in 46 countries around the world. For more informati on, visit the company’s web site at www.parker.com, or its investor informati on site at www.phstock.com.

Electromechanical Automati on Division, North America (EMN) Profi le & History:Compumotor History – Rohnert Park, CACompumotor was incorporated in 1979 and quickly earned a reputati on for innovati on by pioneering micro-stepping drive techniques to improve the smoothness and resoluti on of step motor systems. Compumotor’s

products included compact moti on controller/drive servo and step motor packages, computer bus-based and stand-alone indexers and low-noise micro-stepping drives. In 1986 Compumotor was acquired by Parker Hannifi n Corporati on and became a Division of the corporati on. Today we are known as EMN-Electromechanical Automati on, NA. Since then EMN has conti nued to add to its product line, achieving breakthroughs in servo technology. Today, it is among the largest service-orientated and most technologically advanced suppliers of electronic moti on controls in the world. Markets and applicati ons for EMN products include: aerospace, all facets of the silicon industry, the medical industry, movies and special eff ects, entertainment, food processing, packaging, labeling, astronomy, etc.We have conti nued to expand our technology and markets through the acquisiti on of innovati ve companies. Computer Technology Company, located in Milford, OH became a division of Parker in 1998 and was merged with the Compumotor Division in 2001. In July of 2002, Acroloop, a moti on control company, was acquired and merged with Compumotor. In April of 2003, Parker Hannifi n purchased the Automati on Division of MTS Systems Corporati on, located in New Ulm, MN and in Germany. The New Ulm servo motor operati on became a business unit of Compumotor. In July of 2003, the Daedal Division was merged with Compumotor and the Division name

was changed to Electrical Mechanical Automati on. In December 2004, Parker Hannifi n purchased Trilogy Systems in Houston, Texas (which has been relocated in the Rohnert Park Facility) and in February 2005 Bayside in Port Washington, New York was acquired (which has been relocated to the New Ulm facility).

Division Locati ons & Product Focus:Irwin, PA Design, manufacture and market high precision positi oning products ranging from basic mechanical moti on tables to complete moti on systems.Milford, OH Design & market operator interface and control productsNew Ulm, MN Design, manufacture and market servo motors. Design, manufacture and market planetary GearheadsRohnert Park, CA Design, manufacture and market moti on control products and systems. Design, manufacture and market linear motors.

Division Mission:To delight our customers with innovati ve, easy to use products and services for electronicmoti on control applicati ons

Together we do this by: • Conti nuous improvement of product quality• Company wide commitment to customer service• Individual growth and team involvement

Parker’s WIN Strategy

Vision: To be the #1 Moti on & Control CompanyValues: To achieve #1 Premier Customer Service, Financial Per-formance and Profi table Growth which is supported by empowered employees.

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DIRECTIONSFrom Lake Crystal, travel East on Hwy 60. Located on the North side of Hwy 60 at 52182 Ember Road. Look for the white two-story building.

52182 Ember RoadLake Crystal, MN 56055

(507) 726-4334www.crysteel.com

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The Journey From Crysteel Manufacturing To Truck Bodies & Equipment Interna onalFounded in 1969, Crysteel has become one of the world’s leading hoist and dump body producers. With over 300 distributors worldwide including all 50 states, Crysteel is known for its product innova ons and dedica on to quality. In 2005, Crysteel Manufacturing joined the TBEI family (Truck Bodies & Equipment Interna onal, Inc.). Today we are a family of 5 truck and hoist brands and enjoy the bene ts and synergies of best prac ces as we manufacture in 4 sites across the US. TBEI – Lake Crystal is located 2 miles East of Lake Crystal, MN (9 miles West of Mankato).

What we are likeOur company is smaller in size but big in ideas. We have approximately 150 employees at our Lake Crystal, MN facility. In whole, TBEI has over 400 employees across four manufacturing facili es in four states. We work on crea ng an atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work and the work that they do. We are a hands-on management team suppor ng our people along the way.

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DIRECTIONSFrom Highway 14 in N. Mankato take the Lookout Drive exit, go South on Lookout Drive to the fi rst light, turn left on Com-merce Drive, drive about ¼ mile to Thin Film Technology Corp. which is on the left side.

1980 Commerce DriveN. Mankato, MN 56003(507) 625-8445

THIN FILM TECHNOLOGY

HISTORYThin Film Technology Corp. (TFT), was founded in 1979 by a Japanese company called Susumu, and has been using thin fi lm to manufacture electronic components ever since. In December of 2009 the employees bought the company from the Japanese. TFT is now 80% employee owned, with the remaining 20% owned by a small group of local people.

WHAT IS THIN FILM?People oft en ask what we do here, and what is thin fi lm? We put very thin layers of diff erent materials on very thin fl at ceramic plates called substrates. Those layers are the thin fi lm. Usually the layers are metals such as nickel, chrome, or copper. Someti mes the layers are other

materials similar to glass. The process of applying the metal uses some interesti ng equipment involving ion beams, vacuum chambers and some very strong magnets. The layers are so thin that you would have to stack up hundreds of them to have the thickness of a single human hair. Then we cut fi ne patt erns into the fi lms with photo lithography, etching equipment, and lasers to create ti ny circuits that are cut up into individual chips that our customers use to build circuit boards for their products.

OUR EMPLOYEESThe company is 16 employees, each with a variety of skills necessary to operate a high technology company. We have mechanical, chemical, electrical, process and product development

engineers. We have people doing technical sales, customer service, shipping, scheduling, accounti ng, computer systems, and human relati ons. As you can imagine, everyone wears multi ple hats. OUR BUSINESSTFT develops, manufactures, and sells high speed electronic components for a global market. Our products are used in notebook computers, automobiles, microwave

towers, space vehicles, electronic test equipment, medical devices, and many more electronic applicati ons. We combine a technology called “thin fi lm” with our innovati ve development and manufacturing methods to provide our customers with cutti ng edge components that have superior performance and reliability.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTIn 2000 TFT had a very outstanding year, and wanted to do something for the local community that has been so good to us. TFT made a $1,000,000 donati on to the Mankato Area Foundati on to establish a fund to support educati on in science, engineering, and technology in the local community. Since then more than $200,000 has gone to local schools, colleges and universiti es for that purpose. Driving Directi ons:From Highway 14 in N. Mankato take the Lookout Drive exit, go South on Lookout Drive to the fi rst light, turn left on Commerce Drive, drive about ¼ mile to Thin Film Technology Corp. which is on the left side.

Self-Guided ToursHandicap AccessibleAge Restricti onsRefreshments ServedParking Available

DIRECTIONSTake Highway 14 to 3rd Avenue. Go North on 3rd Avenue and take a Left on Summit Avenue.

751 Summit AvenueMankato, MN 56001(507) 387-2039www.vtekusa.com

info@vtekusa.com

V-TEK INCORPORATED

More than 25 years of experience has earned V-TEK a solid reputati on for reliability, performance, service and innovati on. V-TEK off ers a full range of component packaging soluti ons and services, from basic to custom taping machines, manual and automati c processes, spare parts and equipment, consumable tape and reel supplies, and a variety of packaging and handling services. Supporti ng commercial as well as government enterprises, V-TEK is guided by global standards and driven to exceed the requirements and expectati ons of our customers. The dreams of a talented engineer have provided inspirati on to the men and women of V-TEK around the world to maintain a legacy of understanding and conforming to customer requirements. Together, V-TEK has grown to enjoy mutual success through creati ng collaborati ve soluti ons with its customers. From practi cal machines to inspired soluti ons; that’s what drove V-TEK then and conti nues to now.

V-TEK is certi fi ed ISO 9001:2008. V-TEK employs the ISO:9001 quality management system as the framework for conti nual improvements in the quality of our products, services and supplier partnerships. V-TEK strives for excellence through eff ecti ve employee training, increased manufacturing effi ciencies, conti nual process upgrades, and enhanced customer sati sfacti on.V-TEK was founded in February, 1985 by Dennis and Vivian Siemer, who started the company at the Mankato, Minnesota airport. They began by packaging electronic components into carrier tape, and then proceeded to design and manufacture their own taping equipment. In 1986 they bought a building in Lake Crystal, Minnesota and hired their fi rst employee. In 1993, V-TEK Mankato was built with 12,000 square feet, while the building in Lake Crystal was kept as a warehouse. In 1999, V-TEK opened its fi rst facility in Guadalajara, Mexico, which was quickly followed by three additi onal locati ons. At the same ti me, V-TEK Mankato was expanded to 48,000 square feet.

V-TEK employs 175 talented people worldwide, in a variety of design, manufacturing, sales, marketi ng, and administrati ve positi ons. V-TEK equipment is engineered, manufactured and assembled all within its own faciliti es. V-TEK distributes globally with various sales representati ves and distributors.

For more informati on regarding V-TEK, please visit our website at www.vtekusa.com.

Please join us to tour V-TEK’s Mankato, MN facility on October 29th to see what makes V-TEK a leader in the Global SMD industry.

• Animal Food• Flour Milling• Screen Printing• Auto Parts• Pleating/Stitching Services• Woodworking• Metal Fabrication/Sheet Metal• Machine/Welding• Lithographic & Commercial Printing• Pharmaceutical

• Plastics (fi lm/sheets/containers)• Rubber• Glass• Food - Canning - Processing - Packaging. Condensed/Dry Products - Retail/Commercial Bakeries - Beverage bottling - Meat Packaging - Egg Packaging

• Concrete Mixes• Wind Turbines/Generators/Parts• Semiconductors• Home Audio/Video Equipment• Electrical Equipment & Supplies• Farm Machinery• Signs

How Manufacturing Stacks Up (Wages)Manufacturing in South Central MinnesotaIn a future hiring survey of South Central Minnesota Manufacturers by the Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED – September 2010) employers were asked to report their plans to maintain or change current employment levels over the next six months, following second quarter 2010

Types of Manufacturing in South Central Minnesota

Expect an increase in employment by 7.1%