NTM Inc

10/22/2026

A lot has changed at NTM since 1976.

From typewriters and handwritten ledgers to computerized systems and CNC grinders, we've seen firsthand how technology has transformed manufacturing over the last 50 years.

But some of the best stories aren't about the machines. They're about the people, the memories, and a few lessons learned along the way.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, NTM President and Owner Barb Dorumsgaard is taking a trip down memory lane, sharing what it was like growing up around the shop, her early days working at NTM, and the changes she's witnessed over five decades.

Including one memorable lesson involving a gage and a little too much honing.

Read Barb's story in our latest blog, From Typewriters to CNC Grinders: 50 Years of Change at NTM.

https://www.ntminc.com/reflection-on-50-years-manufacturing-technology/

10/21/2026

We thought we'd treat ourselves to something special for our 50th anniversary: a new website.

Since 1976, NTM has been committed to helping manufacturers succeed. And while a lot has changed over the last 50 years, that commitment hasn't.

Our new website makes it easier than ever to explore our products and services, access helpful resources, troubleshoot tooling problems, and connect with trusted NTM distributors across the country.

Thanks to our friends at Vision Design Group, there are a few improvements, some new features, and everything is organized with our customers in mind.

Same NTM. New website. Still helping manufacturers succeed.

Take a look around at ntminc.com.

10/20/2026

Did you know nine out of ten Anoka-Ramsey Community College Foundation scholarship applicants receive funding?

Applications for spring semester 2026 scholarships are open now. Learn more and apply by Oct. 31: https://bit.ly/4yvY4m7

10/20/2026

NTM didn't start with a product. We started with problems to solve.

Our roots are in job-shop manufacturing, where customers came to us with challenges and our job was to figure out a solution.

That mindset never left.

It's helped shape custom carbide tooling built for specific applications. It's behind Stubby® Boring Bars and their rigid, chatter-reducing design. It's behind NU-Head™, which gives manufacturers a practical way to repair damaged boring bars and reuse the carbide shank.
Different problems. Different decades. Same approach.

Listen. Understand the challenge. Figure out what will work. Make it well.

After 50 years, problem solving is still at the heart of NTM.

10/15/2026

Happy 50th Anniversary NTM!!

10/15/2026

Some of the most valuable lessons in manufacturing happen while you're doing the work.

That's something we've seen inside NTM for decades; experienced employees mentor newer team members, lessons learned over decades stay within the shop, and everyone benefits from the experience of the people around them. Skills grow one job at a time.

Programs like Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Dual Training Pipeline help create more opportunities for that kind of learning by connecting structured education with on-the-job training.

It's an approach that makes sense to us.

https://www.dli.mn.gov/pipeline

Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline supports employers with creating or enhancing a competency based, earn-and-learn dual-training approach to meet their workforce needs. With Pipeline, workers receive a combination of related instruction paired with on-the-job training.

10/13/2026

You can't celebrate 50 years of manufacturing without thinking about the next 50.

For NTM, that means helping young people see what's possible in manufacturing.

Manufacturing careers aren't always visible to students. Sometimes it takes walking into a shop, meeting the people doing the work, seeing the technology firsthand, or simply hearing someone say, "You could build a career doing this."

That's why NTM has made time to talk with students and support opportunities that introduce the next generation to manufacturing. One of our favorite ways to show up, is to support robotics clubs, like The MontiPythons, from Monticello (pictured here!)

Our industry needs curious people, problem solvers, makers, and people who like figuring out how things work.

We want them to know there's a place for them here.

Know a young person or a youth group interested in Manufacturing or engineering? Give us a call to set up a tour: [email protected] or 763-780-1420.

10/08/2026

A strong manufacturing community doesn't happen by accident.

It takes manufacturers willing to share knowledge, support industry organizations, volunteer their time, invest in workforce development, and help create opportunities for the people coming next.

Over the years, NTM has been proud to support Minnesota manufacturing beyond the walls of our own shop, including our involvement with the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers ITS, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Women in Manufacturing Minnesota, NAWBO and other industry initiatives.

We do it because our success is connected to the strength of the industry around us.

When Minnesota manufacturing gets stronger, we all benefit.

As we celebrate 50 years, we're proud to keep investing in the manufacturing community that has given so much to NTM.

10/06/2026

A lot can change in 50 years.

The machines get smarter. Technology gets faster. Processes improve. New products are developed, and new challenges arrive on the shop floor.

Since opening our doors in 1976, NTM has grown from a local job shop into a precision tooling manufacturer serving manufacturers across the country.

But we've never stopped being problem solvers.