About BERMO
Behind Minnesota's Leading Manufacturing Partner
Learn More About BERMO – Minnesota’s Manufacturing Solutions Provider
BERMO Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned business that began in 1947 when Fred Berdass started the company with a simple idea and a lot of determination.
What started as a small operation has grown into a team of more than 120 employees working together in a 285,000 square foot facility.
Freds ingenuity carried the company from his humble garage to its welcoming headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Today BERMO has grown into a vertically-integrated contract manufacturer with a strong focus on sheet metal stamping and fabrication, supported by a team that takes pride in quality, collaboration, and craftsmanship.
Industries We Serve
With over seventy years of experience, BERMO Inc. proudly serves the following markets
BERMO’s overall goal is to deliver high-quality products, on time, and at a cost that benefits our customers’ bottom line. We pride ourselves on the overall customer experience – from the RFQ to shipping out the parts.
Our leadership team brings deep expertise in engineering, operations, customer service, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project is supported with strategic oversight and a commitment to excellence. With in-house tooling, progressive stamping capabilities up to 600 tons, 12kW fiber laser cutting, CNC press brake forming, and automated welding systems, BERMO provides scalable, cost-effective production for both short and long runs. Our leaders foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration—empowering teams, strengthening customer partnerships, and driving the operational performance needed to meet today’s demanding manufacturing requirements.
BERMO's History: Our Company Timeline
- Founded by Fred Berdass in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Started as a small toolmaking and stamping operation run from Fred’s garage.
- Early products included automotive aftermarket parts such as curb scrapers.
- BERMO employed about 45 people, focused on stamping, welding, and tool building.
- Specialized in soft tools for low-volume production.
- Introduced progressive hard tools for high-volume stamping.
- Acquired larger presses (up to 400 tons) to support growing demand.
- Began serving electronics customers like Xerox, IBM, and Kodak.
- Outgrew multiple facilities in Bloomington.
- Purchased and moved into a new building in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
- Combined operations into one climate-controlled facility with three 400-ton presses and 15 smaller presses.
- Expanded services to include plastics, metal stamping, and assembly.
- Despite an initial business slowdown, BERMO rebounded by winning major electronics contracts.
- Became known as the “Keyboard King” producing frames for IBM and Digital Equipment Corporation.
- Operated 24/7 to meet demand and added major clients including HP and Sun Microsystems, which became one of BERMO’s largest customers.
- Expanded manufacturing presence abroad to Scotland, Mexico, and California.
- Doubled the size of the Circle Pines facility.
- Built a new computer chassis facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota, producing nearly 2 million units for Intel over three years.
- The company’s core business became electronics manufacturing.
- The dot-com bubble burst severely impacted the electronics market.
- BERMO sold or closed external facilities and consolidated operations back to Circle Pines and began rebuilding.
- Shifted focus toward agriculture, lawn & garden, and industrial customers.
- Expanded into transportation, medical equipment, and fitness equipment. Built a reputation for precision stamping, toolmaking, and welding expertise.
- Continues to serve a diverse customer base across critical industries.
- Our core strengths remain:
- Stamping capability
- Toolmaking craftsmanship
- Advanced welding and laser fabrication
- BERMO stands as a multi-generation company with over 70 years of manufacturing excellence.
- We are known for engineering-driven partnerships and manufacturing innovation.
- BERMO will continue to evolve, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.