Video Vignettes
Over the years, Dakota MEP has worked with hundreds of companies throughout the Dakotas to help improve their operations and position them for continued success. Here are some shining examples of excellence in action.
Cardinal IG – A Glass Act
Cardinal IG, Fargo, leads the industry in the development of residential glass for windows and doors. “We’ve worked with Dakota MEP to implement Lean processes as a means of increasing workflow and functionality, while decreasing waste in time and materials,” said Mike Arntson.
Mike Arntson, Cardinal IG Executive
Electronic Systems, Inc. – A True Original
Electronic Systems Inc., Sioux Falls, provides a full range of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the industrial, medical and telecommunications markets. “We’ve worked with Dakota MEP to conduct Kaizen events to secure employee involvement in the improvement process,” said Fred Ledwell.
Fred Ledwell, Electronic Systems Manager
Zorells Jewelry – A Real Gem
Zorells Jewelry, Bismarck, travels regularly to Antwerp, Belgium, the Diamond Capitol of the World, to buy diamonds directly from the Debeers sight-holders. When we started our business, we worked with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), an affiliate of Dakota MEP, to develop financial plans, sales projections and financing options,” said Tim Ell.
Tim Ell, Zorell’s Jewelry Manager