Editor’s note: “Just Sold” is a Finance & Commerce feature based on the newest certificates of real estate value filed with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for commercial sales throughout Minnesota and reports of sales across the country involving local parties. Research includes company and broker documents, online real estate listings, F&C archives, Catylist and other research.
Millerbernd Manufacturing, a maker of traffic and lighting infrastructure and circular products that has grown to 575 workers in Winsted, has added a plant and 55 workers in Sauk Rapids.
Millerbernd has acquired C4 Welding, a certified precision welding and machining manufacturer for an undisclosed price, according to a press release. It paid $6.2 million in cash for C4’s 154,000-square-foot plant at 11 Industrial Blvd. Millerbernd is named after Paul Millerbernd, who started it in 1933. The company still is based in Winsted and operates in a 750,000 square-foot facility on 72 acres.
Winsted, which is about 45 miles west of Minneapolis, has a population of 2,240, according to the U.S. Census in 2020.
All of C4’s workforce will remain employed as their 154,000-square-foot facility continues operation, according to the release. The facility will now be called Millerbernd Circular Products.
“We’re very excited about this acquisition,” said Eric Stack, president of Millerbernd. “We pride ourselves on our quality, capability, and capacity, and the addition of C4 is going to allow us to achieve higher levels in all three areas.”
Millerbernd produces steel street and area lighting structures, traffic signal poles, light poles for sports fields and a wide range of circular products. These components are used in Department of Transportation infrastructure, as well as in the mining, construction, wind energy, rail, and HVAC industries.
“This fast-tracks our long-term growth strategy,” said Millerbernd CEO and owner Trevor Millerbernd. “Now we have additional capacity and access to the area’s larger pool of talent which will have an immediate impact.”
The company is growing just as many others are dealing with global trade issues, Millerbernd said in an email interview.
“Yes, we’re aware of the ongoing tariff issues, but our U.S.-based operations and strong customer relationships have positioned us well. In fact, many of our customers have needed more from us — not less—which is why we recently purchased a new facility in Sauk Rapids to expand our capacity and continue supporting growing demand with U.S.-based production.
“While tariffs add pressure across the industry, our focus on domestic manufacturing has helped us stay agile and reliable. Customers increasingly value the stability and responsiveness we provide without the uncertainty of overseas supply chains.”
Place: 11 Industrial Blvd., Sauk Rapids
Price: $6.2 million; cash
Buyer: Paso Land, Winsted
Seller: BoFred LP, Rice
Date: 4-29-25
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An entity related to 360 Wall Systems Inc. has sold its Eden Prairie headquarters, but the company isn’t going anywhere.
The commercial metal framing, drywall and painting contractor has committed to a 10-year NNN lease for its 39,004-square-foot building at 7975 Wallace Road. The buyer is an entity related to The 614 Company LLC in Minneapolis.
The one-story masonry office warehouse was developed in 1968 on 3 acres. It includes four dock doors, three drive-in doors and 16.6 feet of clear height. Hennepin County values the building at $3.904 million, with a 2025 property tax bill of $113,478.78.
Max Mantey from Brisky Net Lease represented the seller. The buyer was self-represented.
Place: 7975 Wallace Road, Eden Prairie
Price: $5.7 million; $1.8 million down payment; new mortgage $146.14 per square foot
Buyer: 7975 WR LLC c/o The 614 Company LLC, Minneapolis
Seller: Wallace industrial LLC, Eden Prairie
Date: 5-13-25
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Correction: This article has been revised to correct the broker representation in the sale of 7975 Wallace Road in Eden Prairie.