Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Transportation Infrastructure Solutions Since 1933
Founded in 1933, Millerbernd Manufacturing has grown from a small family workshop into a global leader in transportation infrastructure and circular product solutions. Our relentless focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has driven us to specialize in designing and fabricating high-mast lighting structures, traffic signal poles, pressure vessels, and custom circular weldments. With over 90 years of experience, we combine cutting-edge technology with time-tested craftsmanship to deliver durable, code-compliant solutions for transportation agencies, energy providers, and industrial clients worldwide.Our team of 630+ skilled professionals operates across two Minnesota facilities totaling 900,000 square feet, ensuring we meet the most demanding project specifications. Guided by core values of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we maintain ASME certification for pressure vessel manufacturing while investing in workforce development through leadership training and community engagement. As a third-generation family-owned business, we remain committed to exceeding industry standards through rigorous quality control, safety protocols, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Services
Traffic Structures
Roadway Lighting
High Mast Lighting
Circular Weldments
Pressure Vessels
Airfield Lighting
Decorative Structures
Rolled Plate
ITS Solutions
Mast Arm Structures
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We offer 92 years of specialized expertise in circular product manufacturing.
- Our 900,000 sq. ft. facilities feature state-of-the-art fabrication equipment.
- We maintain ASME certification for pressure vessel manufacturing.
- Our 630+ skilled employees deliver solutions for 35+ DOT-approved states.
- Third-generation family ownership ensures long-term commitment to quality.
Associations and certifications
- ASME
Services
Traffic Structures
We design and fabricate custom traffic structures including high-mast lighting systems and mast arm configurations. Our solutions meet DOT specifications for durability and safety in highway applications. Advanced engineering ensures compliance with structural standards across 35+ states.
Circular Weldments
Precision circular weldments range from small industrial components to massive 15,000-pound rings for heavy machinery. Our ASME-certified processes ensure dimensional accuracy for critical applications in energy and defense sectors.
Pressure Vessels
ASME-certified pressure vessel manufacturing includes custom designs for industrial processing requirements. Our Sauk Rapids facility handles complex fabrication with advanced welding and testing protocols for safety-critical applications.
Airfield Lighting
Comprehensive airfield ground lighting solutions meet FAA standards for visibility and reliability. Systems include taxiway markers, runway edge lights, and control circuits for commercial and military airfields.
Decorative Lighting
Custom decorative lighting structures combine aesthetic appeal with structural integrity. Applications include urban beautification projects and historic district installations requiring code-compliant yet visually distinctive designs.
People
Trevor Millerbernd
Chief Executive Officer/Owner
Third-generation leader driving strategic growth since 2000. Expanded DOT approvals from 3 to 35 states through nationwide sales efforts. Championed technological investments that tripled production capacity.
Eric Stack
President
Oversees daily operations and business development. Instrumental in facility expansions and technology upgrades that enhanced manufacturing precision and efficiency across multiple product lines.
Craig Boesen
Chief Financial Officer
Manages financial strategy and corporate planning. Implemented systems for cost control and resource allocation supporting sustained growth during periods of significant capital investment.
Aaron Ebert
Vice President, Operations and Engineering
Leads engineering and production teams. Directed implementation of advanced fabrication techniques that improved quality control metrics by 40% across all product divisions.
Thad Olson
Vice President, Circular Products
Head of circular product division with responsibility for rings, weldments, and pressure vessels. Oversaw ASME certification process and expansion of capacity to handle 15,000-pound components.
Questions
What industries do Millerbernd products serve?
Our solutions support transportation agencies, energy providers, defense contractors, and industrial clients requiring custom steel infrastructure and circular components.
Are Millerbernd products DOT-compliant?
We maintain DOT approval in 35+ states with specialized expertise in highway lighting structures and traffic signal poles meeting federal specifications.
Where are Millerbernd facilities located?
Our corporate headquarters operates in Winsted, MN, with a dedicated circular products facility in Sauk Rapids, MN totaling 900,000 square feet.
Does Millerbernd offer custom fabrication?
We specialize in made-to-order solutions from 5-pound components to 200-foot structures, with engineering support for unique project requirements.
What certifications does Millerbernd hold?
We maintain ASME certification for pressure vessel manufacturing and comply with DOT, FAA, and industry-specific standards for all product lines.
How does Millerbernd support workforce development?
We invest in leadership training, technical certifications, and apprenticeship programs while maintaining a 92-year legacy of family-owned values and community engagement.
Reviews (6)
Kelly Haines
Jan 26, 2022
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I just loaded here a little bit ago and these guys were awesome. In and out 30 minutes. They took the time to block the towers with dunnage and it was done it right. I wish everybody was this thorough. I'll come back and load here again. Thanks a lot guys.
Josh Ledoux
May 19, 2021
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This company was a good place to work i feel that they are trying to make a difference and be a safer work environment they still have a long road ahead of them I think they need to look at there prints and fix a lot of there fixtures I put my hart and soll in to this company for 4 years and i loved the atmosphere and people I was let go for attendance which was due to my health I truly wish I could have been there for longer and maybe some day I will have the opportunity to work for them again
Fortijo
Apr 03, 2021
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Don't know much about the place - I do know during my walks waiting for traffic light to change I notice Millerbernd decal on the lights that are all incredibly rusted out. Understand they've been manufacturing since 1933.surly there's been advances in rust abatement.
Martin Penhaligon
Jan 18, 2021
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Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is one of the most exciting places to work. WE have the best management team that care about their employees, open and honest working environment.
Mary Wrightsman
Dec 31, 2020
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Millerbernd is a great organization to work for that is constantly prioritizing growth, employee engagement, and how to be the best in class within our industry. They have taken serious strides to become a great place to work and have a career with. #FormYourFuture
Isaac Marceau
Oct 24, 2020
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Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is a great company to work for! Open and honest culture where every team member is valued and safety is #1. Weekly and monthly meetings keep the entire team informed of the company's performance, including profit sharing updates. Truly living their passion: Proudly growing a safe and secure company!
