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Examining the State of Manufacturing 2016 Survey

Each year, Minnesota manufacturers are polled on their level of confidence in their business prospects and the overall economic landscape in the U.S. The survey is produced by Enterprise Minnesota, and is sponsored by local companies, organizations, and schools. Von Ruden Manufacturing contributed as a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s survey. The survey itself brings […]



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Gearing Up for IMTS 2016 – Things to Know About This Year’s Show

The largest manufacturing show in North America, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2016 will be here before you know it. Running from September 12 to 17, 2016 in Chicago’s McCormick Place, the show promises an exhaustive array of exhibitions, events, and co-located shows. For students, the Smartforce Student Summit will be returning for the […]



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Storing Snow Removal Equipment for the Spring

As the temperatures slowly rise and precipitation turns from snow to rain, it’s time to get ready for spring. For snow removal equipment owners and operators, this means getting plows and snow blowers ready for storage. However, this is easier said than done, and requires a fair amount of forethought. Here’s we’ve broken down the […]



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Department of Transportation Unveils New Plow Equipment

Around the country, most people are still anxiously awaiting the first snowfall of the season. Here in Minnesota, we have not had that problem. We’ve been getting snowfall right on schedule, occasionally even having to declare snow emergencies. To keep up with demand while also preparing for eventual winter weather elsewhere in the nation, the […]



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Celebrating American Manufacturing in October

October is an important month for those of us in the industrial sector, as it is designated as Manufacturing Month. October 2nd was the official Manufacturing Day, but engagement continues throughout the full month. Here in Minnesota, a number of activities and tours were set up across the state to promote the role of manufacturing […]



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Automating Gage Calibration Records for Easier Audits

Very few people enjoy scheduling a customer audit. Even if you have a well-organized quality system, there’s always a seemingly unlimited range of questions from the auditor on personnel, procedures, equipment and facilities. Just in the case of gaging these questions must be routinely answered: Do we have this gage? Where is it? What is […]



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Rising Demand in the Forestry Sector

Many industries tend to face a business lull during the summer. However, some are actually picking up lately. Here at Von Ruden Manufacturing, we’ve noticed an uptick in a few sectors, including forestry. One possible reason for this growth trend is increasing demand for wood pellets. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, increasing […]



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2015 The State of Manufacturing® Survey Release Event

The State of Manufacturing® Survey has been used by manufacturing companies throughout Minnesota for the past six years. More than 400 manufacturing executives and leaders from the state have contributed to this in-depth survey which includes opinions and perceptions about the Minnesota manufacturing industry. This survey, conducted by President Rob Autry of Meeting Street Research, […]



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Spring Maintenance Tips for Commercial Lawn Mowers

Lawn mowers require constant maintenance – and if your livelihood depends on this equipment, as it does for landscapers and property managers, you can’t afford to have downtime. With a mower that is being used for eight hours a day, every day, you need to make sure that it gets necessary attention and care. Spring […]



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Houstex 2015

HOUSTEX 2015 is a unique trade show event in which attendees are treated to an immersive experience interacting with hundreds of exciting exhibitors all highlighting the latest in manufacturing technologies utilized in international building and civil engineering projects. HOUSTEX 2015 is taking place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas from February […]