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Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association
Mission: To strengthen the manufacturing, fabricating and related indus-
tries of Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. AMFA is
dedicated to the growth and success of its members and their communi-
www.amfa-mn-wi.org ties by promoting trust and cooperation between members.
Toll Free: 877-330-2632 July 2005 Volume VIII Issue 7
AMFA Educational Trust hosts annual golf
FEATURED MEMBER event ... see inside this newsletter for details and photos.
CNC Solutions,
Midwest Corp.
The AMFA feature company for July is CNC
Solutions, Midwest Corp. CNC Solutions is a full service
machine tool dealer located in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Robert Stanislaw founded the company in early 2001 at a
time when others in the equipment business were strug-
gling to survive. By listening to its customers, CNC
Solutions was able to survive initial economic challenges
and move into a growth phase that’s showing no signs of
slowing any time soon.
CNC Solutions sells CNC vertical and horizontal
machining centers and CNC turning centers, as well as
Bridge Mills and manual milling equipment, to list a few. AMFA Educational Trust Board of Directors:
In order to provide equipment that is the best fit for a Front: Mary Brandt, Dave Hogan, Heidi Timm-Bijold, Jim
customer’s mechanical and budgetary needs, the com- Wrobleski. Back: Jamie Dettmann, John Eagleton.
pany offers both new and used equipment. The company
motto? “CNC Solutions is your prime source for quality
machines at a reasonable price.” AMFA Seeks Secretary
Mighty Viper machines and Leadwell machines
The AMFA Board of Directors is looking to appoint a
are the two main lines offered for customers who are in
Board Secretary for the remainder of 2005. Employ-
the market for new equipment. The two lines were
ees of AMFA member companies are eligible to hold
selected to provide hard working, reliable machines at a
the position. Anyone with an interest should contact
fair price. CNC Solutions covers a territory for these two
the AMFA office at 877-330-2632 or contact President
lines that includes Minnesota, North and South Dakota,
Rusty Hoglund at 218-722-5228.
Iowa and western Wisconsin.
Regarding used equipment, the company works
with various brands as they become available in the
marketplace. CNC Solutions has developed a nation-wide AMFA Meeting Schedule to
network of banks and lending institutions, along with other Resume in September
warehouses, selling their used equipment, such as lease
returns and repossessed equipment. When a customer There are no AMFA membership meetings scheduled
expresses interest in a piece of used equipment, CNC in June, July or August. The next regular meeting
Solutions requires that the equipment be inspected prior to will be held on September 14th, location to be
announced.
... Cont. on Page 3
Shoptalk Advertising Rates Shoptalk
Shoptalk is a publication of the Arrow-
No advertising accepted for employment or for services that
head Manufacturers & Fabricators
might lure employees of one member company to work for Association (AMFA), featuring news and
another member company. Nonmember advertising ac- opportunities pertinent to the manufactur-
cepted ... call the AMFA office for rate information. ing industry.
AMFA Member Rates AMFA 2005 Board of Directors:
Rusty Hoglund, AMFA President
one six Superior Steel, Inc. 218-722-5228
month months supsteel@cpinternet.com
1/8 page $30 $150
David Hogan, AMFA President Elect
1/4 page $50 $250 218-391-8922
dghogan@charter.net
Contact Sandy Kashmark at the AMFA office for more
information: Phone: 877-330-2632 Dan Larson, AMFA Vice President
Email: midwest@runestone.net HydroSolutions 218-722-7001
Dan@awjt.com
Vickie Tuskan, AMFA Treasurer
AMFA is We want to print US Bank 218-742-3300
affiliated member news... victoria.tuskan@usbank.com
with Please submit articles and photos AMFA Secretary
Midwest Manufacturers' for consideration by the 17th of Position Open. Call 877-330-2632 to
the month prior to publication. nominate yourself or a fellow member.
Association
Steve Utech, AMFA Director
Republic Bank 218-733-6463
AMFA Dues Structure sutech@bankrepublic.com
Gary Werkhoven, AMFA Director
Arrowhead Product Development
Manufacturing and service No. of Employees Dues 218-525-5210
members: Annual dues are Sole Proprietor $ 75 gwerkhoven@lakenet.com
based on number of employees, 2-5 employees 100
as outlined at right. 6-10 employees 125 Gene Betts, Director Emeritus
11-15 employees 150 Betts & Associates 218-428-5088
bettsandassociates@frontiernet.net
Education and 16-25 employees 200
governmental members: 26-50 employees 250
Annual dues are $200. 51-100 employees 300 Shoptalk is produced and edited by:
Over 100 employees 350 Midwest Mfg. Association
For information and a member- PO Box 150
ship application, visit the Government $200 Elbow Lake MN 56531
website at amfa-mn-wi.org or Education $200 877-330-2632
call the AMFA office at midwest@runestone.net
877-330-2632.
If you have comments, suggestions for
AMFA dues may be deducted as an ordinary business expense for tax purposes, future stories, or would like to inquire
but are not deductible as a charitable expense. about advertising, please contact Sandy
Kashmark at Midwest Mfg. Association.
July 2005 Shoptalk Page 2
CNC Solutions ... Continued from Page 1
1st annual
the sale, minimizing any surprises to the customer. If the
equipment passes inspection, the machine may be
delivered direct to the customer or CNC Solutions may
MMA
take possession and handle delivery to the customer.
CNC Solutions is headquartered in Stillwater. The
company maintains a small inventory of used equipment, Autumn Golf Social
with plans to expand the warehouse and office space yet
this year. They currently employ five people, and are a networking opportunity
looking to fill a sixth position by adding another sales
engineer. The company tries to maintain low overhead
costs so that pricing to the customer can remain competi-
tive.
Thursday, September 22
The sales staff is trained to sell both new and used 1:30 PM Shotgun Start
equipment, assist with installation, and provide training on
the machines when appropriate. Market conditions have
changed in the past year or so, such that the sale of new Whitefish Golf Club
equipment has been on the rise. There is less used centrally located near Pequot Lakes, MN
equipment on the market today and as supply has
dwindled, the prices on used equipment have risen.
Today’s comparison between new equipment, which
comes with a warranty, and used equipment, which does $50/person
not include a warranty, often results in an assessment that includes golf, shared cart, steak dinner
the new purchase is a better value.
Customers can finance their equipment purchase Watch your mail/email for registration details.
through CNC Solutions or arrange financing with their own
lending institution. CNC Solutions is currently running a
special on stock new equipment with no payments until Corporate Sponsors Needed!
2006 for qualified buyers. For more information about Call the office for details.
CNC Solutions, Midwest Corp. and their special, please
call 651-351-0932 or visit www.cnc-solution.com
In an effort to promote networking and
relationships, Midwest Manufacturers' Association
Tradeshow Have you has scheduled its first annual Autumn Golf Social.
checked into the The event will be held at Whitefish Golf Club,
Display benefits of centrally located near Pequot Lakes, MN. The date
of September 22nd was selected with the idea of
Units TRIFAC bypassing the busy summer season.
Established in 2001, Midwest Manufacturers'
Available for Rent Workers Association serves as a "central hub" for local trade
associations in the Midwest. Currently, Arrowhead
√ Units owned by AMFA Compensation Manufacturers & Fabricators Association and Tri-
√ Floor Model 8’ x 10’ Self- State Manufacturers’ Association are affiliated with
√ Lightweight Skyline displays MMA. The golf social is envisioned as an
√ $200/week rental rate Insurance? opportunity for members of these two associations to
get acquainted and establish relationships. In
√ Setup instructions available addition to AMFA and TSMA members, others
-video or booklet Call the office having an interest in the
√ View a photo of the display today manufacturing industry are
unit at www.amfa-mn-wi.org. encourage to attend the Autumn
for details!
Golf Social.
Call AMFA at 877-330- Registration information will
be distributed via mail and email in
877-330-2632 2632 July. Please make plans to join us!
to inquire about availability.
July 2005 Shoptalk Page 3
AMFA Educational Trust Holds
7th Annual Golf Fund-Raiser
And Bids Farewell to Jamie Dettmann, Leader and Friend
The weather cooperated beautifully, the facility This year’s second place team consisted of Gordy
was exceptional, and more than $15,000 was raised at the Merila (Lakehead Construction), David Quam (Praxair),
AMFA Educational Trust Golf Fund Raiser. Held at the and Erik Widvey (Proctor Schools). They came in nine
Wendigo Golf Club in Grand Rapids, MN, on June 22, the under with a score of 63. Members of the third place
7th annual event was certainly a success! Seventy team, with a score of 64, were Terry Didion and John
people, including Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson, enjoyed a Saccoman (both with Meadowbrook Insurance Group) and
round of golf, with another half dozen folks joining in for Wendy Hoornstra and George Hovland (both with
the social and meal. Hawthorne Suites). All members of the first, second, and
Emotions ran high at the awards banquet as James third place teams were awarded trophies.
Dettmann, Moline Machinery, was honored for his inspira- The team capturing last place honors, with a high
tional role in the creation and success of the AMFA score of 82, was almost an exact repeat from last year!
Educational Trust. Jamie announced that he and his wife Gary Grangruth (DASH), Dave Rhode (guest of DASH),
had recently made the decision to move to Colorado in and Vickie Tuskan (US Bank) were repeat members of the
July, thus bringing an end to his participation with the team, along with Don VanderMeeden (Bodycote). They
AMFA-ET. didn’t turn in the top golf score, but this team sure scored
Jamie was named the AMFA-ET’s “2005 Most high on the “fun meter!” And, they each went home with a
Valuable Partner.” He was presented with a gift from the sleeve of golf balls.
AMFA-ET Board of Directors. James Wrobleski, with MN
DEED, read and presented a framed copy of a letter sent Hogan Serves as Auctioneer
to Jamie from Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (see
Page 5 for a reprint of the letter). Last but not least, the The wacky and witty Dave Hogan provided auction-
crowd honored Jamie’s role in championing the need for eer services again this year. The eight items that were
manufacturing programs in high schools with a standing sold via live auction brought in $1,410. The silent auction
ovation. Good luck, Jamie, as you travel down a new path netted $715. Mulligans earned $220, with the putting
in life - you will be missed! contest bringing in $85. Thanks to the hard work of a few
It seems the golf teams were evenly matched for the very dedicated members, the hole sponsors netted $7,700
4-ball scramble. Top-place honors, with a score of 61, for AMFA-ET!
went to the team of Jeff Lee and Steve Utech (both with The second annual raffle for a Northwest Airlines
Republic Bank), Mark Thune (Fraboni’s), and Rick Utech ticket – donated to
(Itasca Development Corp.) Last year, this team took AMFA-ET - raised
second place. $725 this year.
The winner was
Mark Thune
(Fraboni’s).
AMFA-ET is
normally charged
approximately $20
for each golf cart
used at the event,
in addition to green
fees. However,
Wendigo Golf Club
opted to donate the
cost of the golf
carts again this
year - a value of
about $720 - back
to the AMFA-ET!
2004 recipient Hiedi Timm-Bijold presents the AMFA- ...Cont. on Page 6
ET’s Most Valuable Partner award to Jamie Dettmann, Dave Hogan, Auctioneer.
Moline Machinery. Thanks, Dave!
July 2005 Shoptalk Page 4
Golf Awards... Governor Pawlenty Acknowledges
Closest to Pin: Team of Brian Burley, Scott Maki,
Dettmann’s Contributions to
Tom Vacca, and Chad Weisgram Workforce Development
Longest Drive: John Saccoman, Meadowbrook Insurance
Longest Putt: Ted Kivi, L & M Radiator June 22, 2005
Shortest Drive: Diane Rauschenfels, Proctor Schools
Putting Contest: Greg Wegler, Krause-Anderson ($85) Dear James,
The Arrowhead Manufacturers’ and Fabri-
cators Association Educational Trust (AMFA-ET) is
a great example of what we believe is necessary to
enhance the economy of Minnesota. That is, a
Live Auction Donations direct partnership between business and education.
This is especially true for manufacturers. If
City of Duluth Duluth Fun Package Minnesota’s workforce is to stay globally competi-
Giants Ridge 4 golf passes tive, it needs many more partnerships such as
Hawthorn Suites Whirlpool King Suite AMFA-ET that bring direct, expert resources in
Holiday Inn Duluth Standard King room industry knowledge to bear on the education of its
Northstar Aerospace 4 golf passes at Pokegama workforce. AMFA-ET is a recognized leader in
SONTEC Chess Set doing that. The fact that AMFA-ET’s mission it also
Suites at Waterfront Plaza Suite to provide funding for these educational enhance-
Wendigo Golf Club Play and Stay Package ments is all the more meaningful to Minnesota.
James, your energetic leadership is one of
Thank You, donors and buyers! the reasons that the AMFA-ET has been so suc-
cessful in leading this kind of partnership. I hope
that you realize just how important your efforts
have been for manufacturing in northeastern
Minnesota. Without your focused energy it is likely
Corporate Hole Sponsors that the various high school manufacturing pro-
AMFA grams in the Duluth/Iron Range area would not be
APEX operating today. Helping to coordinate both fund-
Betts & Associates raising and meaningful fund distribution, making
Castle Metals sure local business interests and workforce inter-
Citon Computer Corp. ests are served, consumed much of your volunteer
Duluth Airport Authority time and energy. Without your personal efforts,
EMJorgenson Company many young men and women would not be ex-
Esterbrooks-Scott-Signorelli-Peterson-Smith LTD posed to a career in manufacturing, much to their
Hales Machine Tool and our state’s loss.
Hanft Fride I understand that Minnesota is about to
Hibbing Fabricators lose that energy and drive as you leave us for
HydroSolutions Colorado and new opportunities. My hope is that
Lakeville Motor Express other industry leaders will step in to assist in AMFA-
Leef Uniforms Service ET’s mission. I know that your high level of
Minnesota Power involvement is not easily replaced and sincerely
Northern Business Products hope you understand that the difficulty in finding
Northland Foundation your replacement will be a testimony to the truly
Northstar Aerospace outstanding effort you have given.
Otis-Magie & RW Larson Insurance Agencies Please accept my congratulations on being
Productivity, Inc. named the Arrowhead Manufacturers and Fabrica-
Republic Bank tors Association Educational Trust’s “Most Valuable
SEH Tha Partner. Indeed, you are!
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You Sincerely,
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Search Resources
USBank
Waste Management Tim Pawlenty, Governor
July 2005 Shoptalk Page 5
Golf
Photo Gallery
AMFA-ET Golf ... Continued from Page 4
Please see Page 5 for a listing of the sponsors and
gift contributors to the 2005 event. Also, thank you to the
many businesses and individuals that contributed door
prizes for the silent auction. To everyone that contributed
in any way to the success of this year’s event, thank you!
All-in-all, it was a very successful day for the AMFA-
Educational Trust! Planning for the 2006 event will begin
First Place Team: soon. If you’d like to help, please contact Heidi Timm-
Steve Utech, Don Vander Meeden, Jeff Lee, Rick Utech Bijold, AMFA-ET President, at the City of Duluth, 218-730-
5324 or htimm@ci.duluth.mn.us.
Third Place Team: Enjoying social hour are: Jamie Dettmann, Dan Larson,
Terry Didion, Wendy Hoornstra, George Hovland, John and Jill Larson.
Saccoman (Photo of Second Place Team unavailable.)
Team Enjoying the Most Laughs:
Closest to the Pin Award: Don VanderMeeden, Gary Grangruth, Dave Rhode, Vickie
Tom Vacca, Brian Burley, Chad Weisgram, Scott Maki Tuskan
July 2005 Shoptalk Page 6
AMFA Membership Directory
Aitkin Iron Works David Ross L & M Radiator Northland Foundation Search Resources
Aitkin MN 218-740-3755 Hibbing MN Duluth MN Grand Rapids MN
Jeff Chatelle Darrell Niemi John Elden Scott Maki
218-927-2400 Duluth Brass Manufactur. 218-263-8993 218-723-4040 218-326-9461
Duluth MN
Altec HiLine LLC Tom Holt Lake Superior College Northland Machine Smart Screen Systems
Duluth MN 218-262-2564 Duluth MN Grand Rapids MN Chisholm MN
Matt Trefz Tess Dandrea Marv Gustafson Gary Corradi
218-722-9200 Duluth, City of 218-733-7620 218-328-6479 218-966-2229
Duluth MN
APEX Heidi Timm-Bijold Lakeville Motor Express Northstar Aerospace Spooner Machine Inc.
Duluth MN 218-730-5324 Hermantown MN Duluth MN Spooner WI
Rob West Ron Yardley John Eagleton Randy McQuade
218-740-3667 Erickson Metals of MN 218-624-5241 218-720-2920 715-635-3220
Coon Rapids MN
Arrowhead Product Dev. Abby Kara Lubrication Technologies NRRI Stanley LaBounty Mfg.
Duluth MN 763-785-2340 Golden Valley MN Duluth MN Two Harbors MN
Gary Werkhoven Gary Parkos Steve Johnson Laurie Pinther
218-525-5210 Floe International 763-545-0707 218-720-4312 218-834-6728
McGregor MN
Betts & Associates Greg Pearson Machine Tool Supply P&H MinePro, Inc. Superior Steel Inc.
Knife River MN 218-426-3563 Eagan MN Hibbing MN Duluth MN
Gene Betts Dave Thompson Tom Farrell Rusty Hoglund
218-428-5088 Fond du Lac College 651-452-4400 218-262-3837 218-722-5228
Cloquet MN
C.G. Bretting Mfg. Co. Jeannie Kermeen Meadowbrook Insurance Plastics International Superior-Lidgerwood M
Ashland WI 218-879-0846 Vadnais Heights MN Eden Prairie Superior WI
Paul Bretting Terry Didion Paul Carter Kevin Berg
715-682-5231 Hales Machine Tool 651-483-6152 952-934-2303 715-394-2383
Minneapolis MN
Cast Corporation Chuck Ledeen Mesabi Range College Praxair Distribution TEMCO
Buhl MN 763-553-1711 Virginia MN Duluth MN Aitkin MN
Tim Bundgarden Colleen Gerzin Jeff Peterson Vern Watters
218-258-3461 Hegman Machine Tool 218-749-7716 218-624-5741 218-927-3327
Maple Grove MN
Chicago Tube & Iron Ralph Hegman Minnesota DEED Premier Products, Inc. Twin City Plating Co.
Duluth MN 763-424-5622 Duluth MN Braham MN Minneapolis MN
Chuck Davidson Heather Rand Dan Prunty Roger Plath
218-723-8111 Hibbing Comm. College 218-723-4610 320-396-3330 612-331-8895
Hibbing MN
Cirrus Design Corp. Mary Brandt Minnesota Power Productivity, Inc. UMD CED
Duluth MN 218-262-6785 Duluth MN Two Harbors MN Duluth MN
Ron Gansior Nancy Aronson Norr Todd Hanson Patricia Samberg
218-529-7244 Hibbing Fabricators 218-723-3913 Ext. 2 218-834-5508 218-726-7298
Hibbing MN
CNC Solutionds, Midwest Tom Grzychowiak Minnesota Technology Rapids Process Equip. UMD College of Science
Stillwater MN 218-262-5575 Duluth MN Grand Rapids MN Duluth MN
Robert Stanislaw Larry Poss Brent Roering Jim Riehl
651-351-0932 Hydrosolutions, Inc. 218-625-7507 218-327-0772 218-726-6397
Duluth MN
Component Machine Ser. Dan Larson Moline Machinery Republic Bank US Bank
Hibbing MN 218-722-7001 Duluth MN Duluth MN Duluth MN
Lewis Murray James Dettmann Steve Utech Mike Qualio
218-262-1018 Ikonics Corporation 218-624-8255 218-733-6463 218-723-2961
Duluth MN
DMR Electronics Dave Sarvela National Bank of Comm. Screen Graphics Inc. Wisconsin Indianhead
Hibbing MN 218-628-2217 Superior WI Superior WI Technical College
Hugh Vidovic Bruce Thompson Mike Holden Superior WI
218-262-6693 Iron Range Resources 715-394-5531 715-394-2067 Jon Willoughby
Eveleth MN 715-394-6677
DMR/DASH Matt Sjoberg Northeast Higher Ed SCS Aircraft Interiors
Hibbing MN 218-744-7400 Chisholm MN Duluth MN W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.
Gary Grangruth Joe Sertich Dave or Mike Hudyma Duluth MN
218-262-6693 The JPG Group 218-254-7976 218-728-1614 Robert Pratt
Virginia MN 218-628-0303
Duluth Area Chamber Jim Glowacki
Duluth MN 218-749-5468
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