The Fall 2026 issue of Enterprise Minnesota magazine explores how the state's manufacturers are innovating, adapting, and investing in their people to stay competitive. The cover story profiles Clyde Machines, a Glenwood-based maker of airline ground equipment led by president and owner Chad Barsness, and examines how the company uses innovation to stay ahead in its market.
Inside, readers will find a look at MINNCOR Industries, where advanced manufacturing practices and continuous improvement are helping prepare incarcerated individuals for careers after release. Another feature traces the employee ownership journey at Douglas Machine, offering lessons for manufacturers weighing exit and succession options through an ESOP. The issue also covers how Foreign Trade Zones are helping Minnesota manufacturers manage cash flow and fuel growth, and profiles Rapat Transit, a manufacturer of equipment for moving large volumes of material.
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