A panel of judges chose the finalists from a pool of manufacturing companies and executives.
“It’s a huge honor for Minimizer to be mentioned in the same breath as so many other great companies,” says Craig Kruckeberg, Minimizer CEO and chief visionary.
“It’s a testament to the people we have in place,” adds Vice President of Operations Jim Richards. “Everyone works hard and contributes to the team. It really is like a family around here.”
Minimizer debuted the poly fender more than 30 years ago, when founder Dick Kruckeberg sold his invention out of the back of his truck. His son Craig bought the company in 2007, and Minimizer has since expanded to nearly 100 employees.
“Innovation is the name of our game,” Kruckeberg says. “We’re constantly looking at new products that are tested and tortured to save the consumer time and money.
He adds, “We really appreciate Minnesota Business going to bat for the manufacturing sector. We always hear about ‘Made in the USA,’ and these awards do their part to help celebrate that.”
