Gemini open house in Decorah draws over 400 people

(Left to right): Open House guests included Elizabeth Napier, Ray Bradley, Trevor Bradley, Drew Pietan, Gwen Napier, Susan Napier, John Napier

One of the world's leading manufacturers of dimensional letters, logos and plaques for the sign, recognition and identification industries, Gemini Incorporated operates seven manufacturing facilities across North America--including one in Decorah.

Each June Gemini holds an open house for employees and their families.  Decorah Plant Manager Gary Hildebrandt says, "The Open House is one of the ways we try to say thank you to our people and their families for their dedication to Gemini."

Gemini employs more than 700 people nationwide.  It has created designs for companies like Exxon, Shell, Goodyear and McDonald's and has produced signs for the Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field, the Indianapolis 500 racetrack and Mount Rushmore.

Gemini opened a new plaque foundry in Decorah in 2008 for Gemini's large cast plaques division. The company now is exploring options to expand its manufacturing capabilities further in Decorah to support future anticipated growth.