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Precision Manufacturing The attractiveness of the St. Cloud region for the precision manufacturing and machining sector is driven by an abundance of skilled talent in material processing, strong workforce pipelines, and a competitive cost location.

With over 24,700 college students, access to world class training facilities, and the fastest growing labor force in Minnesota, a St. Cloud location is a strategic investment.

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Minnesota Facts• Strong state customer base in booming medical device market• Minnesota is home to more than twice as many medical device and equipment manufacturing businesses than the national average (Emsi, 2020.2)

• Minnesota offers a research and development tax credit• Electric costs in Minnesota are 17% lower than U.S. average

St. Cloud Facts• St. Cloud MSA has a population of over 201,100 and projected to grow 25% between 2010-2030 (MN Demographic Center, 2019)

• Manufacturing represents 14.7% of all employment in MSA (MN DEED, 2018)

• Home to 60+ businesses in fabricated metals (NAICS 332, Emsi, 2020.2; Stearns, Benton, Morrison Counties)

• Long-standing history of machining and precision manufacturing, from granite cutting machinery to glass polishing technologies

• Strong skill set to supply key occupations, such as welders, CNC machinists, mechanics, and industrial engineers

• Key educational programs & close collaboration with the St. Cloud Technical & Community College in machining training and pipeline building starting at high school level

• Due to lower cost of living, St. Cloud earnings, including benefits and other compensation, are 20% below the state average (Emsi, 2020.2, MSA)

• Strength in skilled trades, with 37% of its residents educated at the Associate/Certificate level, compared to national average of 29% (Emsi, 2020.2; MSA)

• Located in Central Minnesota along I-94, St. Cloud is within a day’s truck drive of 50% of the U.S. population

• Competitive land prices averaging $1.75/sq. ft. fully improved compared to $4.00/sq. ft. in Minneapolis and St. Paul

• St. Cloud has a well developed transportation sytem that includes the St. Cloud Regional Airport and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

#1 State in US for Medical Technology R&D#4 State for Producer of Clean Energy in the U.S.

Top 10 State in Industry R&D Spending in Machinery (2017) (NSF, BRDS)

#1 Top Performing City in Minnesota Milken Institute

Most Liveable City in the World • 75,000-150,000 Population Size Category2019 LivCom

St. Cloud, as one of Minnesota’s fastest growing metropolitan areas, has the talent your business needs to innovate, grow, and succeed.

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New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands.

Recent Major Precision Manufacturing Expansions

Wage/Occupation Data for St. Cloud MSA

OccCode Title St. Cloud MSA

Twin Cities MSA Minnesota St. Cloud

MSATwin Cities

MSA Minnesota

0 Total, All Occupations 182,890 1,805,980 2,880,650 $19.46 $23.30 $21.49

113051 Industrial Production Managers 400 3,410 5,370 $45.01 $54.46 $49.73

151232 Computer User Support Specialists 750 9,440 12,270 $24.83 $27.55 $26.95

151299 Computer Occupations, All Other 140 4,200 4,810 $36.03 $41.33 $39.95

172112 Industrial Engineers 470 7,250 9,950 $39.47 $45.41 $43.46

172141 Mechanical Engineers 350 5,340 7,480 $34.13 $41.75 $39.62

414012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 2,470 23,080 34,470 $30.29 $35.20 $32.83

491011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 890 4,310 7,460 $30.69 $35.27 $34.31

499041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 540 3,350 7,050 $27.39 $28.92 $28.03

499071 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,470 12,820 22,750 $22.64 $22.75 $21.73

511011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,130 6,160 12,030 $30.99 $33.05 $31.19

514041 Machinists 1,330 6,430 10,980 $24.78 $26.33 $24.58

514072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 550 2,220 4,070 $18.84 $17.79 $17.94

514081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 330 1,950 3,060 $18.43 $19.46 $19.46

514121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,250 3,730 10,020 $24.17 $24.44 $22.42

519061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 900 6,570 10,860 $19.28 $22.04 $21.03

Employment Median Wage

Source: DEED, OES, 2020

Source: MN Demographic Center, 2020

68,524 Population, City

201,100+Population, MSA

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Leading Employers, St. Cloud MSA

• C4 Welding - Consumer Services

• DeZurik - Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

• Essilor of America - Optical Lens Manufacturing

• New Flyer of America - Heavy Duty Bus Manufacturing

• Northern Metal Products - Fabricated Wire Manufacturing

• Park Industries - Stone and Metal Fabrication Machinery Manufacturing

• Talon Innovations - Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

• Tru Stone Technologies - Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

• Woodcraft Industries - Wood Cabinets/Millworking

LEADER HIGHLIGHTPark Industries, a local stone cutting manufacturer, participated in the innovative SCSU Huskies Invent program, which is a 48-hour “problem-to-prototype” event that brings real world challenges from local companies to a cross functional team of students for a weekend of innovation in ISELF. Students provided an innovation solution to Park Industries and the program is gaining popularity.

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St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s (SCTCC) training and courses assist manufacturers in enhancing the abilities of their current employees. All training is developed to be responsive and hands on and customized to the company’s specifications. SCTCC has developed training in the areas of FANUC Robotics, Lean Enterprise, Statistical Process Control, and more.

SCTCC is currently investing $4.5 million in an Advanced Manufacturing Lab focusing on cutting edge skill building in the areas of CNC and Advanced Machining, Computer-Aided Design Manufacturing, Computer Aided Mechanical Design, Energy and Electronics, and Welding/Fabrication. It is also home to the VEX Robotics Design System that offers K-12 students an exciting platform for learning about career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

The College of Science and Engineering (COSE) at St. Cloud State University (SCSU) is highly engaged and responsive to manufacturing trends and preparing workers of the future for local businesses. In recent years, degree programs have been added in the areas of Manufacturing & Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, and more.

SCSU is home to the unique $45 million Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility (ISELF). The ISELF has been used by global leaders, such as 3M, to develop new prototypes and products and is a collaborative space for the University, its students, and area industry. Businesses gain access to resources, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and a strong pool of faculty and student talent, while retaining their intellectual property.

The ISELF has: • Class 1000 Clean Room • Rapid Prototyping Laboratory • Robotics Laboratory • Received over $8M in external awards for research • Generated 4 patents • Engaged over 100 external partners

Learn Where Innovators LearnPrecision manufacturing is strong and growing in St. Cloud and businesses continually need the tools to develop an ever evolving skilled workforce.

Student demonstrating proficiency with drill press skills.

Student working with Park Industries mock-up parts at the SCSU Huskey’s Invent program.

Contact the St. Cloud Economic Development Team Your First-Stop for Business Locations, Financing Resources, and Development Opportunities.

Dave KleisMayordave.kleis@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Cathy Mehelich Economic Development Directorcathy.mehelich@ci.stcloud.mn.us

www.ci.stcloud.mn.us

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