Our History
The Start of a Legacy
Everett Clow was born in Barrett, Minnesota, as the oldest of five children. He graduated with top honors from the West Central School of Agriculture at Morris and later trained in toolmaking at Dunwoody Institute. Everett began his career as a tool-and-die maker at Federal Stamping. His early experiences laid the groundwork for a legacy that would later shape the future of the family business. At age 42, Everett, with his wife Gladyce, started their own metal fabrication business. They purchased a small manufacturing shop with 8 employees, renamed it, and moved it from Bloomington to St. Louis Park, Minnesota, initially serving metro-based customers. Gladyce and Everett’s commitment to the business extended beyond their own efforts; they instilled a strong work ethic and passion for the company in their three children, Ric, Reggie, and Tara (Lynne), who would later become integral to its growth and success.
1971
Hired the first manufacturers' representative organization, expanding sales to a national level and growing the customer base to include the computer, copier, business, and snowmobile industries.
June 1973
Purchased a 15,750-square-foot facility in Merrifield, Minnesota, to support expansion.
1980
Moved operations from St. Louis Park to Monticello, Minnesota.
1985
Consolidated all production at the Merrifield facility; Monticello was designated for assembly, inspection, and packaging.
2006
Combined all operations under one roof at the Merrifield facility.
2017
Transitioned to a paperless production floor, enhancing efficiency and streamlining operations through digital documentation and real-time data access.
2023
Clow Stamping Company was honored as the MPMA Manufacturer of the Year, a recognition of excellence in manufacturing, innovation, and industry leadership.
2023
Reggie Clow, received the prestigious Business Legacy Award from the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and RiverWood Bank. This honor recognizes his visionary leadership, which has transformed Clow Stamping into a top employer and community cornerstone while driving economic growth and innovation in the region.
2024
Expanded our sales reach into Mexico, marking a significant step in our international growth and commitment to serving new markets.
Clow Stamping Today
Through the years the company has experienced substantial growth because of exceptional value, quality, on-time delivery and customer service. Today the Merrifield facility now spans over 392,000 square feet and employs more than 500 full time employees. Clow Stamping provides world class metal stampings to several Fortune 500 companies and serves a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, recreational vehicles, lawn and garden, lighting, exercise equipment, petroleum, and refrigeration. Today the company remains a family organization and is still owned and led by second generation Reggie Clow and his son third generation Gabe Clow. The family leadership has grown operations from an eight-person shop to one of the largest short to medium run metal stampers in the Midwest!