About Us
At Engineered Materials, our mission is Delivering Results That Spur Our Customers Forward. That means staying on the bleeding edge of manufacturing and material capabilities and constantly striving for continual improvement. 2024 marks 30 years of this commitment to our customers, and while we remain laser-focused on the future, one of the best ways to do that is by reflecting on the past.
Core Values
Our History
1994
Founded as an independent manufacturers rep firm focused on helping provide specialty materials and tape parts to durable goods manufacturers.
1997
Company becomes an authorized Venture Tape authorized manufacturers rep firm dramatically expanding pressure sensitive tape offerings.
2001
Tape stocking and distribution business begins to add value and meet customer lead time expectations.
2005
Expanding into manufacturing to deliver on customer requests, Engineered Materials begins assembly and converting processes.
2009
Rapid growth of converter business, in spite of the “Great Recession”, prompts the expansion into a expanded manufacturing facility alongside investment in converting capacity and capabilities.
2012
Recognized by 3M as a valued manufacturing partner, Engineered Materials recognized by 3M as a 3M Select Converter.
2014
Customer demand continues to drive growth. Engineered Materials expands production space by 4X and invests in additional converting capacity.
2017
The next era of Engineered Materials expansion arrives with new ownership and their commitment to investing in continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and capability expansion.
2019
Codifying continuous improvement efforts, Engineered Materials invests in ISO 9001:2015 certification.
2020
Contributing the pandemic efforts, Engineered Materials pivots to support industry with face and office shields. In order to keep pace with capacity requirements to meet customer demand, the company purchases its expanded headquarters location in Blaine, Minnesota.
2021
Engineered Materials becomes a 3M Preferred Converter, a designation reserved for only a small number of converters nationwide.
2022
Company executes major ERP investment to drive enhanced customer service, quality, speed, and delivery.
2023
Slitting, cutting, and prototyping equipment investments made to expand capacity and shorten lead times.
2024
Engineered Materials celebrates 30 year of excellence by reaffirming its commitment to continuous improvement for its customers.
Our Company By The Numbers
31 Top Tier Suppliers
1,100 Raw Materials
20MM Parts Produced
Cutting Edge Facility & Capabilities
You need a partner with the tools to maximize performance, reduce lead times, and minimize part costs and assembly times, and we've made the investments to make that happen. Our expansive list of suppliers and our material knowledge ensures that we're using the optimal materials to ensure performance. We'll start with auditing your current parts and assembly products and make suggestions on production optimizations that will translate to production time saved in your factory. When it comes to production, we've got all of the equipment needed to manufacture turn-key custom parts at scale and at a cost that can improve your supply chain margins.
Explore Our Capabilities
Management Team
Matt Tempelis
President & Principal
Tom Folska
VP Business Development
Bryce Menk
VP Operations
Wayne Brunn
General Manager
You need a partner that's engineering focused, just like you.
Engineered Materials offers the deep product knowledge, technical information, and decades of experience that allows us to speak to the adhesive and material problems you're facing. It comes through in every interaction we have.
Don't believe us? Read our blog. Watch our explainer videos that dive deep on complex topics. Read our case studies, or dig into our products and download technical information on the hundreds of materials we offer. At engineered Materials, we provide more than parts. We deliver trust, design improvement, and elevate your performance.