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Bellmont Partners Celebrates Manufacturing Month |
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October is Manufacturing Month! Are you ready?
2025 has been a complex year for manufacturers to navigate, with changing regulations, supply chain challenges and rapid advances in technology.
Throughout the year, we’ve helped manufacturing companies navigate a variety of complex business issues, serving as a trusted partner in supporting communications to a wide range of audiences, including internal teams, end users, supplier partners, customers, and more.
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to this year and what we’re doing to honor Manufacturing Month and the steadfast and resilient manufacturing industry that keeps our world moving forward.
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October is a great time to explore and learn more about our local manufacturing industry. We hope to see you at these upcoming Minnesota manufacturing industry events!
Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association Tour of Manufacturing | Oct. 1-4
Be sure to check out the tour at client Malco Tools in Annandale on Oct. 3!
Minnesota Manufacturers’ Summit | Oct. 7
MD&M Midwest | Oct. 21-22
Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association Tour of Manufacturing | Oct. 22-24
Let us know if you plan to attend any of these events – we’d love to meet up with you there!
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The Malco Group
Bellmont Partners has worked with Malco since 2018, supporting all aspects of its public relations and communications program, including media relations, internal communications, influencer relations, executive visibility and much more.
The Annandale-based tool manufacturer was acquired in the fall of 2024 and now serves as the North American headquarters of The Malco Group, a portfolio of nine leading HVACR brands serving skilled trade professionals across the country.
We helped support Malco’s 75th anniversary celebration back in May, securing May 17, 2025, as “Malco Tools Day” in the city of Annandale, and hosting more than 600 people for tours of the company’s newly renovated facility, food trucks, family entertainment and more.
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Midwest Manufacturers' Association
We began working with the Midwest Manufacturers’ Association last year to promote awareness of and participation in its annual Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing, hosted by the Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (CMMA).
Acting as an extension of their team, we developed communications toolkits for members to use to highlight their participation, and secured media coverage for CMMA and member companies to encourage students, jobseekers and the general public to join a tour at one of the many participating companies’ facilities.
This year, we also helped CMMA announce the Manufacturer of the Year, Two Rivers Enterprises, and Collaborator of the Year, long-time CMMA president Les Engel. Please join us in congratulating these deserving manufacturing industry titans!
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Velosity
Bellmont Partners worked with Velosity, an industry leader in state-of-the-art custom contract manufacturing, injection molding, precision machining and tool building for complex and highly regulated applications, to develop the company’s first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
Our team interviewed company leaders, wrote and designed the 20-page report that showcases how Velosity prioritizes safety and advocacy, sustainable products and operations, governance and community.
The final report has been shared widely with current and prospective customers, partners, employees and more. Velosity also included the report in its EcoVadis submission materials, which resulted in a Bronze Sustainability Rating. The company credits the ESG report as a crucial component of garnering this rating.
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Meet our Newest Manufacturing Practice Group Team Member: Micah Carroll | | |
We are proud to announce that Micah Carroll joined our practice group as an Account Executive in January. Many of our manufacturing clients already know him well, but if you haven’t had a chance to get acquainted, read on to learn more about Micah!
Micah has a passion for storytelling and public relations strategy. A Michigan native turned Duluth transplant, he has spent years honing his expertise in media relations, strategic communication and client storytelling.
With a background that includes supporting rural inventors and working with national technology, education, health and medical clients, Micah brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to Bellmont Partners’ Tech and Manufacturing practice group.
Outside of work, you can find him exploring the Boundary Waters, spinning records at home, or road-tripping along the North Shore with his wife.
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Q&A with Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association's Executive Director
Manufacturing group Account Executive Micah Carroll interviewed CMMA's Lynda Bailey to learn more about the latest in Minnesota's booming manufacturing industry.
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Tariffs & How to Talk About Them
Practice Group Director Megan Derkey breaks down three communication strategies for navigating the complex and frequently evolving tariffs landscape.
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Supporting the Next Generation of Skilled Pros
Manufacturing practice group members Angela Seutter and Micah Carroll recently shared an insightful recap of the second annual Minnesota Manufactured Awards Banquet, hosted by the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
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Building on Trends to Drive Thought Leadership
Account Strategy Director Katie Fitzpatrick shares insights on leveraging trends to build thought leadership and executive visibility. As we near the end of the year and trend pieces are on the rise, think about what trends you might use to leverage your own visibility and thought leadership!
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