AMFA November Meeting - Northland Machine, Inc.
AMFA Luncheon Meeting and Tour
January 20, 2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Maddog's Pizza
Tour: Northland Machine, Inc. - Grand Rapids
12:30 pm - Tour Northland Machine
TOPIC: It Takes a Village - In today's world, academics are not enough to prepare our next workforce. Great classroom lessons coupled with career-connected activities with strong business partners give students the best experience to explore, experience and excel in their chosen career path. We will look at the model used by IASC NEXT to show how academics and career-connected activities are helping students take their next step.
TOUR: Northland Machine, Inc.
Founded in 1980 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Northland Machine, Inc. has grown from a small local shop into a trusted precision manufacturing company serving a wide range of industries. The company incorporated in 1989 and moved to its current facility in 1994, located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.
Operating from a modern 32,000-square-foot facility, Northland Machine specializes in CNC machining, welding and fabrication, prototyping, assembly, painting, and quality control. Equipped with advanced CNC technology and CAD/CAM systems, the company is known for producing high-quality, reliable parts while maintaining a strong commitment to continuous improvement and workforce training.
SAFETY ATTIRE:
- Safety glasses
- Closed toe shoes
- Long pants
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
11:30 a.m. Registration, networking, lunch and speaker
12:30 p.m. Tour of Northland Machine, Inc.
Location
Maddog's Pizza
702 Northwest 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
TOUR LOCATION:
Northland Machine, Inc.
35234 US-2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Safety glasses
Long pants
Closed toed shoes
Fees/Admission
$25/member
$35/non-member
Includes lunch. AMFA requests remittance for all reservations not cancelled prior to the meeting.
If a company is an AMFA member, ALL employees are eligible to attend at the member rate. Special needs? Contact Carolyn at 800-654-5773.
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Contact Information
800.654.5773
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