MDI | Minnesota Diversified Industries Employee Directory
Plastics ManufacturingMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees
MDI, Minnesota Diversified Industries, operates in the plastics manufacturing sector, specializing in corrugated plastic packaging and related production assembly. As a nonprofit organized as a social enterprise, its model aims for self-sufficiency by providing meaningful work in an inclusive setting, with a substantial share of its workforce comprised of people with disabilities. The organization is based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and maintains additional facilities in Hibbing, Grand Rapids, and Cohasset, Minnesota. MDI serves businesses and organizations that need durable corrugated plastic packaging and related assembly work, addressing packaging requirements while providing inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The nonprofit status and social enterprise approach shape its position in the plastics manufacturing industry, balancing product quality with social impact. A notable recent development is a collaboration with Transfr in 2025 to offer virtual reality career exploration and training for disabled workers.