October 1, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:30 PM
Building The Future Of Skilled Trades
Marty Sorlien, Machinewell’s Business Development Manager, will present an overview of Machinewell, followed by an engaging discussion on how we can attract, inspire and prepare the next generation to pursue careers in the skilled trades. This conversation will explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and ideas for building a strong workforce for the future.
About The Speaker
Marty Sorlien has more than 30 years of manufacturing experience, including 26 years in manufacturing sales. He began his career on the production floor and gained hands-on experience across CNC, fabrication, welding, stamping, laser and machining before transitioning into sales. Over the years, Marty has held sales and engineering roles with BTD Manufacturing and DMI Industries, as well as previous experience with Machinewell. He brings a strong understanding of manufacturing, customer relationships and industry needs to his role.
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Meeting Agenda
11:30 am
Meeting registration
11:40 am
Welcome and H2WMA updates: Brooke Tofte
11:50 am
Lunch: Sponsored by Construction Engineers
Speaker:
Marty Sorlien, Machinewell
1:00–1:30 pm
Tour of Machinewell
115 W State St
Grygla, MN 56727