Manufacturers today are trapped in a perennial race to get products assembled and out the door in less time and at lower cost while maintaining high quality. They must also adjust to constant change in the materials they use.

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MINNEAPOLIS—Andersen Windows will spend $45 million to upgrade its assembly plants in Cottage Grove, MN, and North Branch, MN. The investment could result in more than 300 new jobs.

BAYPORT, MN—Window and door maker Andersen Corporation is planning an $18 million expansion of its assembly plant here. The project is expected to create 100 full-time jobs.