Business Spotlight
2017 News:
Governor Dayton Signs Bill for Sherco Power Plant located in Becker! Check out the full article here.
Congratulations to Liberty Paper for recognition in Enterprise Minnesota's Spring 2017 magazine! Read the full article here.
Governor Dayton Signs Bill for Sherco Power Plant located in Becker! Check out the full article here.
Congratulations to Liberty Paper for recognition in Enterprise Minnesota's Spring 2017 magazine! Read the full article here.
2016 New Businesses!
Coach House - A family owned business that specializes in home cooked style breakfast and lunch. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business they treat each customers order with special care, the same way you would a family member.
Pin Pon Papas - Choose from a variety of authentic Mexican options! The local paper highlighted the business. View the article here.
Becker Spine - They strive to offer only the best all-natural care in the world. They know they can help you make a positive difference in your life. Their philosophy is to deliver real, lasting results through simple, easy-to-follow solutions.
Big D's Pizza is under new ownership! Check out their menu online!
Coach House - A family owned business that specializes in home cooked style breakfast and lunch. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business they treat each customers order with special care, the same way you would a family member.
Pin Pon Papas - Choose from a variety of authentic Mexican options! The local paper highlighted the business. View the article here.
Becker Spine - They strive to offer only the best all-natural care in the world. They know they can help you make a positive difference in your life. Their philosophy is to deliver real, lasting results through simple, easy-to-follow solutions.
Big D's Pizza is under new ownership! Check out their menu online!
2015 New Business!
UPAC2
UPAC2 is a Plastic Thermoforming business, who is anticipated to occupy the former Advanced Extrusions building by January 19th, 2015. The anticipated new job creation for UPAC2 is estimated at 24 Full Time positions!
The City of Becker wants to give a warm welcome to Cal Krupa of UPAC2, for choosing Becker, MN as the prime location for your business. We appreciate having your business in the City of Becker!
UPAC2
UPAC2 is a Plastic Thermoforming business, who is anticipated to occupy the former Advanced Extrusions building by January 19th, 2015. The anticipated new job creation for UPAC2 is estimated at 24 Full Time positions!
The City of Becker wants to give a warm welcome to Cal Krupa of UPAC2, for choosing Becker, MN as the prime location for your business. We appreciate having your business in the City of Becker!
2014 New Businesses!
ABSOLUTE SOURCING
Absolute Sourcing, Inc. has purchased the former 1st Cut Products and K.A.S.S. Cabinets building. They specialize in turning and milling, but all fabrication methods as well as simple painting, powder coating, bead blasting and all types of plating.
HIGHWAY MATERIALS
Highway Materials, Inc. has found their home in the former Becker Truss Plant. Highway Materials, LLC is a fabricator and distributor of materials for the concrete construction industry with a primary focus on highway, street, bridge and airfield projects, as well as commercial and industrial concrete flatwork projects.
The City of Becker wants to give a warm welcome to Trevor Studanski of Absolute Sourcing, Inc., Jake Steinberg and Mark Brinkman of Highway Materials, Inc. in addition to all of your staff for choosing Becker, MN as the prime location for your business. We appreciate having your businesses in the City of Becker!
ABSOLUTE SOURCING
Absolute Sourcing, Inc. has purchased the former 1st Cut Products and K.A.S.S. Cabinets building. They specialize in turning and milling, but all fabrication methods as well as simple painting, powder coating, bead blasting and all types of plating.
HIGHWAY MATERIALS
Highway Materials, Inc. has found their home in the former Becker Truss Plant. Highway Materials, LLC is a fabricator and distributor of materials for the concrete construction industry with a primary focus on highway, street, bridge and airfield projects, as well as commercial and industrial concrete flatwork projects.
The City of Becker wants to give a warm welcome to Trevor Studanski of Absolute Sourcing, Inc., Jake Steinberg and Mark Brinkman of Highway Materials, Inc. in addition to all of your staff for choosing Becker, MN as the prime location for your business. We appreciate having your businesses in the City of Becker!
Local Business Highlights
Keelers Gunsmithing, LLC
Keeler’s Gunsmithing is a full service gunsmith shop located at 14279 Bank Street in Becker. They specialize in customizing firearms and providing gunsmith services ranging from cleanings, inspections, scope mounting and accessory installation to re-barreling, chambering and headspacing. Keeler’s Gunsmithing can customize your gun stock to fit you for more comfort and control. In addition, they provide custom gun stock carving services. Keeler’s Gunsmithing is a Certified Duracoat finisher and provide a full range of metal finishing including bluing, re-brushing stainless and spray on finishes in both solid colors and nearly unlimited patterns and camo designs. Thank you to Chris Keeler and your staff for your continued dedication and hard work. We appreciate having your business in the City of Becker!
Versatile Transport
Versatile Transport started into business in 2009 and is a family owned business with over 30 years experience in the transportation industry. Versatile Transport moved into the Becker Industrial Park early in 2011. Versatile Transport currently has the authority to service 48 states and is striving to be a leader for transportation services in the Midwest. Cris Hansen, owner of Versatile Transport plans to grow his operations over the next several years here in Becker, Minnesota. Versatile Transport customizes their service to “tailor fit” any customer’s logistics needs. Their fleet that can accommodate temperature sensitive materials with refrigerated trailers PLUS a modern fleet of 53’ dry van capabilities. Their drivers are dedicated, knowledgeable and focus on safety first and foremost. Versatile Transport partners with companies that have warehousing and distribution capabilities to meet all your needs. Other services include Brokerage services which supplements their truck load fleet. Thank you Cris and your staff for your continued dedication and hard work. We appreciate having your business in the City of Becker!
BECKER SCREEN PRINT
A custom screen printing company that executes high quality, cutting edge custom art service. They are among one of the newest businesses that opened up shop in Becker. Becker Screen Print features 12 – color capable printing, 4-color process printing, large format printing, custom sports numbers and embroidery.
COUNTRY LUMBER, INC.
has been providing the best in customer service and materials to contractors in the Central MN area and their clients since 1984. Country Lumber delivers building materials, lumber, trusses, millwork, decking, windows, siding and roofing all across Minnesota. Stop by their indoor showroom to check out the latest trends and newest products.
CROSSINGS INN & SUITES offer a variety of accommodations to suit all guests including spacious one-bedroom suites and studio suites with full kitchens. The Crossings Inn also features a whirlpool suite. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi access, flat
panel HD TV, on-site laundry facilities and a complimentary buffet breakfast.
MILLER MACHINE, INC.
Miller Machine has been in business since 1944 and has grown from a small two-stall garage in Minneapolis to a 10,000 square foot facility in Osseo to their current facility in the Becker Industrial Park. They currently employ 16 people, which is about double the workforce from the year before. Miller Machine specializes in CNC turning, milling and screw machine work. In addition, they also have numerous saws and manual machines that allow them to handle anything from prototype to long run production. Some of their clients include refrigeration and heating companies, munitions and recreational businesses and large paving corporations.
Miller Machine is versatile enough to provide many different levels of manufacturing, including lathe and milling operations in specifications up to 6” and 40-lbs. (lathe) to 20”x50”and 200-lbs. (milling). For high-volume small part production, Miller Machine uses six Brown N’ Sharp automatic screw machines. They are able to manufacture items in a variety of sizes from a fraction of an inch to pieces over six-feet tall. Twenty machines are capable of running production at any one time and the workers have the capability to manufacture a wide range of materials with a multitude of different grades. Some of the materials they work with are aluminum, brass, steel, stainless and plastic. Miller Machine prides itself in being able to
produce a product and have it shipped back to the customer in as little as 2-3 weeks.
Cyndi Wahl took over as owner of Miller Machine for her father as of the first of January 2011. Prior to that, she had been the company’s office manager for eight years. Cyndi is in the process of obtaining the Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council which will give her a competitive edge among other similar types of machine shops in the region. She is also anticipating increasing the size of her current operation by the end of the year. This new growth will enable them to continue working more efficiently with their existing customers
and generate new customers in the region.
Thank you to Cyndi Wahl, owner of Miller Machine, Inc. in addition to all of your staff for your continued dedication and hard work. We appreciate having your businesses in the City of Becker!
Check out the article in the Sherburne County Citizen!
Keeler’s Gunsmithing is a full service gunsmith shop located at 14279 Bank Street in Becker. They specialize in customizing firearms and providing gunsmith services ranging from cleanings, inspections, scope mounting and accessory installation to re-barreling, chambering and headspacing. Keeler’s Gunsmithing can customize your gun stock to fit you for more comfort and control. In addition, they provide custom gun stock carving services. Keeler’s Gunsmithing is a Certified Duracoat finisher and provide a full range of metal finishing including bluing, re-brushing stainless and spray on finishes in both solid colors and nearly unlimited patterns and camo designs. Thank you to Chris Keeler and your staff for your continued dedication and hard work. We appreciate having your business in the City of Becker!
Versatile Transport
Versatile Transport started into business in 2009 and is a family owned business with over 30 years experience in the transportation industry. Versatile Transport moved into the Becker Industrial Park early in 2011. Versatile Transport currently has the authority to service 48 states and is striving to be a leader for transportation services in the Midwest. Cris Hansen, owner of Versatile Transport plans to grow his operations over the next several years here in Becker, Minnesota. Versatile Transport customizes their service to “tailor fit” any customer’s logistics needs. Their fleet that can accommodate temperature sensitive materials with refrigerated trailers PLUS a modern fleet of 53’ dry van capabilities. Their drivers are dedicated, knowledgeable and focus on safety first and foremost. Versatile Transport partners with companies that have warehousing and distribution capabilities to meet all your needs. Other services include Brokerage services which supplements their truck load fleet. Thank you Cris and your staff for your continued dedication and hard work. We appreciate having your business in the City of Becker!
BECKER SCREEN PRINT
A custom screen printing company that executes high quality, cutting edge custom art service. They are among one of the newest businesses that opened up shop in Becker. Becker Screen Print features 12 – color capable printing, 4-color process printing, large format printing, custom sports numbers and embroidery.
COUNTRY LUMBER, INC.
has been providing the best in customer service and materials to contractors in the Central MN area and their clients since 1984. Country Lumber delivers building materials, lumber, trusses, millwork, decking, windows, siding and roofing all across Minnesota. Stop by their indoor showroom to check out the latest trends and newest products.
CROSSINGS INN & SUITES offer a variety of accommodations to suit all guests including spacious one-bedroom suites and studio suites with full kitchens. The Crossings Inn also features a whirlpool suite. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi access, flat
panel HD TV, on-site laundry facilities and a complimentary buffet breakfast.
MILLER MACHINE, INC.
Miller Machine has been in business since 1944 and has grown from a small two-stall garage in Minneapolis to a 10,000 square foot facility in Osseo to their current facility in the Becker Industrial Park. They currently employ 16 people, which is about double the workforce from the year before. Miller Machine specializes in CNC turning, milling and screw machine work. In addition, they also have numerous saws and manual machines that allow them to handle anything from prototype to long run production. Some of their clients include refrigeration and heating companies, munitions and recreational businesses and large paving corporations.
Miller Machine is versatile enough to provide many different levels of manufacturing, including lathe and milling operations in specifications up to 6” and 40-lbs. (lathe) to 20”x50”and 200-lbs. (milling). For high-volume small part production, Miller Machine uses six Brown N’ Sharp automatic screw machines. They are able to manufacture items in a variety of sizes from a fraction of an inch to pieces over six-feet tall. Twenty machines are capable of running production at any one time and the workers have the capability to manufacture a wide range of materials with a multitude of different grades. Some of the materials they work with are aluminum, brass, steel, stainless and plastic. Miller Machine prides itself in being able to
produce a product and have it shipped back to the customer in as little as 2-3 weeks.
Cyndi Wahl took over as owner of Miller Machine for her father as of the first of January 2011. Prior to that, she had been the company’s office manager for eight years. Cyndi is in the process of obtaining the Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council which will give her a competitive edge among other similar types of machine shops in the region. She is also anticipating increasing the size of her current operation by the end of the year. This new growth will enable them to continue working more efficiently with their existing customers
and generate new customers in the region.
Thank you to Cyndi Wahl, owner of Miller Machine, Inc. in addition to all of your staff for your continued dedication and hard work. We appreciate having your businesses in the City of Becker!
Check out the article in the Sherburne County Citizen!
