TNT Parts in SC wins inaugural Apex Award from Minimizer

New award honors distributor with most creative POP display BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – Looking to recognize its distributor with the best and most creative point-of-purchase (POP) display, Minimizer has presented TNT Parts in Pelzer, South Carolina, with its inaugural Apex Award. “I have a great relationship with TNT Parts, so we speak after hours quite often. When I called Terry (Hunsinger, branch manager), he was overly excited and told me he had a feeling they Read more…

Minimizer hires Deb Lundell as Director of Human Resources

Minnesota native returns to her home state BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – Eager to add to its growing team, Minimizer has hired Debra Lundell, PHR, SHRM-CP, as its new Director of Human Resources. “I’ve always been attracted to thriving companies that are in transition, and Minimizer fits that description to a ‘T,’” Lundell said. “We interviewed a number of highly qualified candidates, and Deb was a perfect match,” Minimizer CEO Christopher “CT” Thorpe said. “We’re seeing Read more…

Minimizer introduces its largest Tool Box to date

New 50-inch box hits heavy duty aftermarket in time for Christmas BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – ‘Do you have a bigger Tool Box?’ is a question Minimizer says is common among end-user customers. “We get it all the time,” Minimizer Director of Marketing Steve Hansen said. “A 36-inch Tool Box isn’t necessarily big enough for certain applications, and we pride ourselves in meeting consumer demand.” Hansen says that demand is the primary reason the company is Read more…

Minimizer internal promotions lead to new TM hires

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minimizer’s long-term growth plan has recently led to the promotion of two territory managers to business development roles.  As a result, the company now welcomes three new Territory Managers to its team – Mid-South TM Chris Johnson, West TM Bill Burdette, and Northwest TM Rick Burleson. Johnson is based in Tennessee and spent the last six years covering eight states as the Balkamp District Sales Manager. “Balkamp is affiliated with Napa Read more…