As one of the most critical markets in existence today, the medical field drives continual innovation while manufacturers endeavor to meet increased demand for extremely complex design of medical implements. This is where one company always working toward continuous improvement enters the picture. Richard Meier established Meier Tool and Engineering (Anoka, Minnesota) in 1979 with the desire to become a leading tool design and die making company. Today, Meier Tool is a subsidiary of the Cretex Companies, a privately held family business headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota. After 35 years of operation, the corporate vision holds true as Meier Tool makes every effort "to be recognized by their customers and stakeholders as a leading manufacturer of precision metal components and sub-assemblies". One corporate value of Meier Tool is to "Engage our employees and partners to grow and prosper together". This is exactly what Kirk Freking, CNC/EDM Tech did when confronted with an extreme EDM application.
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