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SFDF News & Information
| BERGQUIST Expanding to Brandon | 03/27/2007 |
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“Bergquist is an international name in electronics manufacturing,” said Governor Mike Rounds. “The company’s decision to locate in South Dakota is further proof of the advantages our state offers high-tech and electronic companies. We’re proud that the Bergquist Company has chosen South Dakota,” he said. Headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, the Bergquist Company has five additional domestic manufacturing plants located in Big Fork MN, Cannon Falls MN, Prescott WI, Torrington CT and Wareham MA. Additionally, Bergquist has manufacturing, sales and marketing support throughout the world, with more than 900 employees in 30 locations worldwide. A leading manufacturer of engineered materials and components for the electronics industry, Bergquist ranks as the largest supplier of thermal interface materials in the world. The firm is the sixth largest privately held electronics company in Minnesota and the fiftieth largest privately held electronics company in North America. “Multiple facilities provide not only additional capacity, but operational redundancy as well,” said Richard Miles, Bergquist Facilities Manager. “The new manufacturing plant in Brandon will help us fill a critical requirement in servicing today’s demanding OEM customers.” Numerous locations were reviewed prior to selecting Brandon, according to Miles. Traditional factors were evaluated such as proximity to headquarters, transportation accessibility on ground and air and energy suitability. Based on these factors alone, any number of sites could have been chosen. “The commitment of the South Dakota Economic Development team to us as manufacturers wanting to stay in the U.S. was what set Brandon apart from other locations,” Miles said. “That commitment, coupled with excellent population growth demographics and a strong South Dakota work ethic, ultimately solidified our decision.” Contact Additional Information: For the Bergquist Company: Richard Miles Facilities Manager (952) 835-2322 richardm@bergquistcompany.com For the State of South Dakota: Mary Lehecka Nelson Marketing Manager Governor’s Office of Economic Development 711 E. Wells Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3301 mary.leheckanelson@state.sd.us For the Minnehaha County Economic Development Association: Jeff Eckhoff MCEDA (605) 339-0103 jeffe@siouxfalls.com |
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