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  • March 15, 2023 News

    With the help of Rep. Sydney Jordan, Eric Black, president and CEO of Minnesota Diversified Industries, shows a STEM box that is designed to help individuals with disabilities find and secure employment. (Photo by Catherine Davis) By Tim Walker Every ...

  • March 9, 2023 News

    Matt Christianson leads by example as a true friend By Jonathan Ryan Herald-Review on Mar 9, 2023 When it comes to being a role model in the community, Matt Christiansen is doing it the right way. Son, friend, and co-worker, ...

  • February 26, 2023 News

    MDI furthers investment in northern Minnesota with new, fully operational polypropylene extruder State-of-the-art extruder at Grand Rapids facility will create jobs, material for totes, trays and boxes Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a ...

  • December 21, 2022 News

    Bins, totes and containers: A place for everything Even when you aren’t customizing, it’s worth the effort to make plans to maximize for operational efficiency to total cost of ownership.   Overall size and weight of containers are key ergonomic ...

  • December 21, 2022 News

    For the Record with Eric Black, President and CEO, Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) Tags: Featured, For The Record, MDI, Thought Leader, Written Interview Eric is an accomplished executive and commercial manufacturing thought leader who joined Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) as President & CEO in 2021. ...

  • December 20, 2022 News

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Minnesota non-profit is helping people get ready for their future careers. MDI is taking its Unified Work Mobile Academy to different states. This week, the program is in Sioux Falls. These students are working on the ...

  • December 20, 2022 News

    MDI State-of-the-Art Polypropylene Extruder Brand-new extruder at Minnesota company will create material for plastic boxes, bins, dividers & more. Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a machine used to create sheets that are converted ...

  • December 20, 2022 News

    Help those with disabilities find work at the Ability Bash Minnesota nonprofit plastics manufacturer MDI is planning to announce the expansion of its career skills programming at its annual Ability Bash, MDI president Eric Black explains. SEPT 27, 2022 WATCH ...

  • December 20, 2022 News

    https://fb.watch/fZt9goyWt0/ What a blast to have Eric and Brent with MDI on our morning show! This nonprofit works to empower people with disabilities in the workplace and discussing the upcoming Ability Bash.