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The last time Minimizer had a lost time accident, Steve Jobs was still the CEO of Apple. The Minnesota-based company recently celebrated seven years without a lost time accident. “Safety is a top priority,” Minimizer Vice President of Operations Jim Richards said. “Seven years is a recognizable achievement in any manufacturing company and we are […]

For the third year in a row, Minnesota Business magazine has named Minimizer a finalist for its Manufacturing Awards. Minimizer is one of three companies up for the title of Best in Class – Midsize. “It’s a huge honor for Minimizer to be mentioned in the same breath as so many other great companies,” Minimizer […]

For the third straight year, Minimizer is helping supply kids with the necessary equipment to ride a bike. “There’s nothing better than seeing all the smiles on kids faces,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig Kruckeberg said. Minimizer, along with KIK Marketing, the Blooming Prairie Youth Club and the Blooming Prairie Police Department, hosted a […]

Minimizer would like to welcome two new Territory Managers to its growing family – Northeastern TM Kyle Hamm and West TM Royce Johnson. Hamm is based in Connecticutt, and brings an interesting perspective to the Minimizer team. “Kyle has spent time as a route driver and more recently as Head of Fleet Maintenance for a […]

In an effort to keep up with demand, Minimizer has released Custom Molded Floor Mats that fit the new Freightliner Cascadia 116 and 126. “Cascadias are among the most popular trucks on the road, and with Freightliner releasing these two new models in 2018, we have our bases covered,” Minimizer CEO and Chief Visionary Craig […]

The heavy duty trucking industry is a close-knit group where experience counts. Thankfully for Minimizer, its two newest Territory Managers have that particular area covered. “Experience is crucial in this industry,” Minimizer Senior Director of Sales Greg Renberg said. “Often times, it seems like everyone knows everyone, so it can be difficult for outsiders to […]

Julian Currie, Human Resources Business Partner at Minimizer, has been honored with the Rochester, Minn., Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award. Currie shares the honor with the 10 other members of the Steering Committee for Leadership Greater Rochester. LGR is a 10-month program that targets and recruits experienced professionals with the goal of […]

Minimizer is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Purcell and Mitch Hollifield as the company’s new North American Regional Sales Managers. Purcell will oversee the North American Western based sales team and Hollifield the North American Eastern based sales team. “In their new roles, Brian and Mitch will oversee a total of 12 territory […]