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We’re excited to announce that BTD has received dual training grant funds from the Minnesota Private Investment, Public Education, Labor and Industry Experience Program, or PIPELINE. The grant will support us in helping our employees improve their skills and advance their careers. Dual training combines a classroom-style curriculum with hands-on learning that gives our employees…

DETROIT LAKES, MINN. — June 12, 2020— The Fabricator magazine has recognized BTD Manufacturing, a custom metal fabrication manufacturer, as the second largest metal fabricating operation in the U.S. The publication’s FAB 40 list identifies the 40 most successful manufacturers based on their previous year’s reported revenue.   “We’re thrilled to have bumped up a…

I began working at BTD 2 years ago after 4 years of engineering and managing assembly lines because I wanted to get back to building parts from raw material through a finished product for a customer. My favorite part of explaining what I do is to explain each of the processes that allow us to…

I came to work at BTD 4 years ago, looking for a company where I could utilize my business analytics, inventory planning, and sales experience. What I found is a fast-paced company that embraces change and strives to be the industry-leader in custom metal fabrication.  BTD embraces change, staying on the forefront of our industry.…

DETROIT LAKES, MINN. — Dec. 03, 2019 — BTD Manufacturing, a custom metal fabrication manufacturer, has been named a dual-training employer by Minnesota’s Private Investment, Public Education, Labor and Industry Experience Program, or PIPELINE. The dual-training program pairs a classroom-style curriculum with structured on-the-job learning to give employees an accelerated path to certification in a…

As I prepared for my informal employment interview and shop tour 25 years ago, I wondered, what kind of tools does Bismarck Tool and Die make? I was not very familiar with the company but had heard it was a good place to work and a challenge to get a job offer. As I made…

Why did I choose BTD? I wanted to be a part of an organization that made their values an integral part of their story. In our personal lives, our values define us. Those values guide us in how we live our lives, raise our children and interact with our neighbors and communities. In business, the…

BTD Manufacturing was honored to be recognized as a finalist for the 1st annual Twin Cities Business Manufacturing Excellence Awards. The event took place in Minneapolis.

BTD was honored at the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce 1st annual Splash Awards. The award BTD was nominated for showcased businesses that show commitment and service to the Lakes Area Region. Congratulations to our neighbor down the street Lakeshirts on the win – it is a true honor to work in a community so…

Let’s Talk Shop is BTD’s quarterly series of articles that features insights into each of our shops. Whether it’s efficiency enhancements, process improvements or reflecting on how we’re making BTD one of the best places to work; we believe that sharing information and recognizing achievements are the key to growing an innovative, customer-focused company from…