Minnesota manufacturing is looking up despite supply chain concerns

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18 Nov 2021


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Fridley-based Colburn Manufacturing is on track to double its footprint next spring and add new equipment to keep up with runaway demand. It just might take a few months longer than usual to get those new machines given widespread supply chain disruptions.

"The work is here for us — we're busier than we've ever been — it's just been a learning process to overcome the issues that have arrived due to the pandemic," said Liz Wauters, director of operations for the family-owned machine shop that makes parts for a variety of industries. "It's mainly supply chain and attracting qualified workers."

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