The City of New Ulm has a workforce that is 87,000 persons strong. This is an estimate of the workforce within an approximate 30-mile radius of New Ulm. This workforce plays an important role in the success of the local employers. Jim St. Peter, Plant Manager of Firmenich says: “The employees are hardworking and dedicated. Employees have a strong work ethic in which they constantly strive to perform and provide great customer service to our clients.” John Illikman, Plant Manager for New Ulm’s 3M states: “The workforce in New Ulm is dedicated to serving customers and helping the business continuously improve. Our employees are key to our success.”
Employment by Industry
| Industry | Brown County | South Central Region |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Mining | 521 | 3,089 |
| Construction | 560 | 3,756 |
| Manufacturing | 2,668 | 18,645 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 2,726 | 19,702 |
| Information | 278 | 2,244 |
| Financial Activities | 458 | 3,524 |
| Professional and Business Services | 928 | 5,687 |
| Education and Health Services | 3,112 | 27,552 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1,112 | 8,530 |
| Other Services | 262 | 3,075 |
| Government | 633 | 5,163 |
Major Employers
| Employer | Products/Services | Employee Count |
|---|---|---|
| 3M Corporation | Electrical Equipment & Component Mfg. | 700 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | General Medical & Surgical Hospital | 600 |
| Kraft Foods | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 495 |
| New Ulm Public Schools – I.S.D # 88 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | 306 |
| Brown County | County offices | 275 |
| Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 252 |
| J & R Schugel Trucking | General Freight Trucking | 220 |
| Hy-Vee Foods | Full-service Grocery | 216 |
| MRCI | Work Opportunities for the Disabled | 200 |
| Cash Wise Foods | Full-Service Grocery | 200 |
| City of New Ulm | Local Government | 181 |
| Wal-Mart | General Retail and Grocery Store | 180 |
| Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories | Analytical Testing Laboratory | 170 |
| Oak Hills Living Center | Assisted and Nursing Care Facility | 168 |
| Martin Luther College | Accredited Private College | 158 |
| Elkay Wood Products | Wooden Cabinet Components | 134 |
| Beacon Promotions | Promotional Printing and Sales | 120 |
| Best Western Plus | Full-Service Hotel | 110 |
| Parker Hannifin | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 103 |
| Dittrich Specialties | Semi-conductor & Electrical Components | 100 |
| New Ulm Public Utilities | Gas, Steam, Water and Wastewater | 91 |
| Christiansen Farms | Agricultural Buyer and Supplier | 90 |
| Windings, Inc. | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 90 |
| ILPEA | Appliance and Miscellaneous Gaskets | 90 |
| Firmenich, Inc. | Food Flavorings Manufacturer | 89 |
| M. R. Paving & Excavating | Paving and Road Construction | 85 |