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One of the greatest accomplishments of any manufacturing business is the ability to maintain a dynamic, positive, and team- based work environment for their employees in the face of massive growth. Over the past couple of years, Norstar and Iron Bull have expanded their base of operations from the 78,000 sq. ft. original plant of 2016 to the over 450,000 sq. ft. area they are in today. During this time, Norstar has been able to introduce an entire new line of Norstar consumer friendly trailers and redesign various standard features on the existing Norstar truck beds and Iron Bull trailers, creating higher demand for already well- respected products. In the process of this rapid development, Norstar has added over 250 jobs to their local community. These opportunities for expansion, rebuilding, and revising have been created through a culture of integrity, trust and collaboration that thrives at Norstar and is backed by trailers and truck beds that are products of that highly synergetic environment. 903-784-8900 www.norstarcompany.com 24 Norstar Manufacturing currently consists of 309 team members, and of these, most have chosen specifically to work at Norstar for the environment and culture that the company fosters. Henry Friesen, head of building and project development at Norstar, and team member since 2015 had this to say, “Working at Norstar is always interesting and one of the best decisions I’ve made. The 5500 FM 38N Brookston, TX 74521 NATDA Magazine www.natda.org