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Bruin Manufacturing, located in Marshalltown, specializes in plastic injection molding and has been in business for 77 years. Founded by Clair Devick and others, the company originally produced components for farm machinery before expanding into die-casting and thermoplastic injection molding in the 1950s.

Currently, Bruin operates with a mix of manual and automated processes, including a 'lights-out' shift. In 2016, they expanded to Newton for better customer service along Interstate 80. The company values long-term customer relationships and has a workforce with decades of service. Plans for the future include updating automation machinery.