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#whyBTD – Ben Branchaud – shift lead, Detroit Lakes, MN
Ben has been with our Detroit Lakes, Minnesota team for six years. He started his career in research and development, then moved into fabrication where he is currently a shift lead on our second shift. What do you like best about working on an off shift? It works best with my schedule. Why…
Read MoreBTD TOPS THE FABRICATOR’S FAB 40 LIST
We’re excited to announce that The Fabricator, a monthly print and digital publication that focuses on the metal forming industry, has named BTD Manufacturing No. 2 on its FAB 40 list. The list recognizes the 40 most successful manufacturers based on their previous year’s reported revenue. This is the fifth year in a row BTD…
Read More#whyBTD – Jessica Griswold, shift lead, Lakeville, MN
Jessica Griswold is currently a shift lead on the 2nd shift, working 3-11 p.m. She started with BTD in January of 2020 while working toward her welding technology diploma at Dakota County Technical College. The opportunity allowed her to continue her studies as a full-time student while earning money and hands-on experience at BTD. What…
Read More#whyBTD – Jeff Woods, process trainer, Washington, IL
Jeff Woods has been with BTD for more than 25 years and during his time here, he’s done more than produce great products; he’s helped others sharpen their craft and follow their passions. Jeff is a process trainer who enjoys mentoring others. In fact, it’s one of the reasons he likes working the off-shift from…
Read MoreSupporting The Future of Manufacturing
BTD participated with Detroit Lakes High School (DLHS) and the MN Department of Labor & Industry (MNDLI) first semester to provide three DLHS students with experiences in advanced manufacturing. The program is structured through the Youth Skills Training grant from the MNDLI and exposes students to manufacturing occupations and opportunities while allowing them to build…
Read More#whyBTD – Keidra Anderson, shift lead, Detroit Lakes
Keidra has been with BTD for six years holding positions in production and setup. In January of 2021 she was promoted to shift lead in fabrication. What do you like best about working an off shift? I like my co-workers and the schedule gives me the opportunities to do things during the day on…
Read More#whyBTD – Mike Krengel, Operations Shift Lead-Stamping, Dawsonville, GA
“The people here are great. There is always a sense of teamwork when it comes to getting things done and that is part of why I think BTD is a great place to work. I also see many opportunities for advancement and training and I think that makes it a great fit for anyone.” …
Read MoreBTD MANUFACTURING ADDS HIGH-PERFORMANCE TUBE LASER TO MN FACILITY
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. — Nov. 17, 2020 — BTD Manufacturing, a customer-focused, growth-oriented manufacturing partner providing innovative solutions to world class brands in the metal fabrication market, is adding a new high-performance tube laser to its production facility in Lakeville, Minnesota. The BLM 4K Fiber LT7 Tube Laser allows BTD to enhance production rates while…
Read MoreBTD MANUFACTURING ENHANCES EFFICIENCIES AT MN FACILITY WITH NEW FIBER LASER
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. — Oct. 26, 2020— BTD Manufacturing, a customer-focused, growth-oriented manufacturing partner providing innovative solutions to world class brands in the metal fabrication market, is improving efficiencies at its Lakeville, Minnesota facility. The new TRUMPF 5030 10K Fiber TruLaser optimizes cutting efficiency and operates with minimal gas consumption, allowing BTD to streamline operations.…
Read MoreBTD MANUFACTURING EXPANDS ITS METAL STAMPING CAPABILITIES IN THE SOUTHEAST
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. — Sept. 30, 2020— BTD Manufacturing, a customer-focused, growth-oriented manufacturing partner providing innovative solutions to world class brands in the metal fabrication market, has expanded its stamping capacity and broadened its press offerings at its Dawsonville, Georgia facility. The improvements allow the company to better serve its customer base through shorter lead-times,…
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