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Interactive displays and testing areas highlight redesigned booth The long-awaited debut of the new Minimizer trade show booth was a smashing success. End users, media partners and fellow suppliers stopped by to check it out during the Mid-America Trucking Show March 28-30.  “We’re really excited about this,” Minimizer Director of Marketing Steve Hansen said.  “The […]

BDMs to focus on fleet relationships BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — Jason Rhoads and Tim May are Minimizer veterans that find themselves doing something new for the company these days. Rhoads and May have been promoted to the newly created position of Business Development Manager. “Jason and Tim are perfect for this new role in many […]

Minimizer has developed a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for use with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle. “This is about meeting demand,” Minimizer technical manager Gordon Eby said.  “This particular Watson Chalin axle is fairly new, and we started getting a number of requests for a kit that would work on that axle, so […]

With Volvo’s updated line of trucks hitting the roads and highways of North America, Minimizer has released Custom Molded Floor Mats that fit each of those models. The new versions of the VNL, VNR, VNX, and VHD are now covered by the lifetime warranty offered by Minimizer. “We have never manufactured Floor Mats for the […]

More than $30,000 raised for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund The Minimizer Long Haul Series Seat made its debut at the Great American Trucking Show in 2017, and a year later, it helped raise more than $30,000 for charity. Minimizer donated one of its seats to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund auction, held at […]

For more than three decades, Minimizer’s investment in the heavy duty trucking industry has produced the toughest parts and accessories to answer the demanding needs of fleet’s and truck drivers. Now, it’s Capital Partners making an investment in Minimizer. The two are joining forces to fast-track Minimizer’s growth strategy, with the goal to expand product […]

For the fifth straight year, heavy duty trucking industry leader Minimizer is sponsoring the CCJ Solutions Summit. The commercial trucking fleet conference is designed to present solutions to issues facing fleets across the country. “We believe in sponsoring content that helps our partners in their everyday evolving challenges,” Minimizer Director of Marketing Steve Hansen said. […]

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 […]