Chanhassen Manufacturer Celebrates 25 Years in City
Quantum Controls, a specialized motor control circuit board manufacturer, marked its 25th year in Chanhassen during October's Manufacturing Month celebration on 'The Local' podcast.
Owner Wendy Agres said her husband founded the company 37 years ago at their dining room table, identifying a need for custom motor control design and manufacturing. The company relocated several times before settling in Chanhassen, where it built its current facility a quarter-century ago.
General Manager Haley Schubert described Quantum Controls as a unique manufacturer that designs motor control circuit boards from concept to completion. The company serves diverse industries, creating controls for agricultural grain trucks, boat lifts, treadmills and accessibility equipment for vehicles and senior living facilities.
The business maintains a partnership with Eastern Carver County School District, offering work-study programs that expose students to manufacturing careers. Schubert, who holds a mathematics degree, emphasized that manufacturing offers opportunities for workers at all education levels, from assembly positions to engineering roles.
Agres said the company's employees contribute to the local economy by shopping at Chanhassen businesses during breaks and lunch hours. She encouraged community support for manufacturing, noting that such businesses bring additional jobs and economic activity to the area.
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- Local manufacturer credits Chanhassen for long-term growth and stability.
- Quantum Controls highlights successful onshoring of agricultural trucking components from China.
- Company executives push for vocational training over mandatory 4-year degrees in schools.
- Quantum Controls reports active efforts to increase female representation in engineering roles.
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The company was started by my husband and he started it at our dining room table 37 years ago.
A 4-year degree isn't always necessarily the thing that they have to do. They shouldn't be felt like they have to be pushed into it.
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Haley SchubertGeneral ManagerGeneral Manager at Quantum Controls discussing manufacturing operations.
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General Manager at Quantum Controls discussing manufacturing operations.
“Every time manufacturing is in a community, it helps bring even more jobs to that community.”
Discussing economic impact on Chanhassen.
Wendy AgresOwnerOwner of Quantum Controls, detailing the company's 37-year history.
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Owner of Quantum Controls, detailing the company's 37-year history.
“Women in STEM has always been an issue and it's been growing over the years, which is wonderful.”
Addressing women's representation in the manufacturing industry.
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- October (Manufacturing Month)
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Manufacturing Month in Chanhassen
History and operations of Quantum Controls
Onshoring manufacturing from China to the U.S.
Women in STEM and manufacturing careers
Community economic impact of local manufacturing
Partnerships with Eastern Carver County School District
Work study and vocational training programs
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