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Our Anti-Dumping Petition

October 12, 2020 • Jay Milbrandt, President

A large group of Bedford employees in Bedford-branded attire pose for a photo on a balcony

We are steadfast champions for our community and American manufacturing. Since our founding in 1966, we have manufactured our Bedford Twist Tie®, ElastiTag®, and other product lines in Worthington, Minnesota. We have never moved any jobs overseas or outsourced any portion of our manufacturing. We intend to keep it that way, and keep creating jobs built on American innovation.

In March, we filed an antidumping petition with the US Department of Commerce, which has recently attracted some attention. We had witnessed growing competition from China coming into the United States at prices that we believe are unobtainable through fair competition. Our petition presented the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission with evidence and asked them to consider investigating the matter. After careful review, both the DOC and ITC agreed that we had presented sufficient evidence for them to open an investigation into the dumping of twist tie from China. We now await a preliminary decision from them.

We chose to act now, and act early. Over the last several decades, many American manufacturers grew unvigilant. They failed to act and their products left the country. We will not be one.

Our goal is simply to create an even playing field and fair market for twist tie in the United States. We hope to continue providing Bedford Twist Tie for essential packaging, medical, and traceability solutions for many years to come, and continue innovating in those markets.  

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Employees may contribute and receive employer contributions to their tax-free savings account for medical, dental, and vision expenses to use now and into the future. Annually, an employee may contribute up to $3,500 for self-only or $7,000 for family (2019 limits). Those age 55 or older may contribute an additional $1,000. The HSA is available to those who choose the high deductible health plan.


Flexible Spending Account
Both general purpose (medical/dental/vision) and dependent care accounts may be set up offering tax-free savings opportunities each year. For a general purpose account, $2,700 may be contributed annually (2019 limits). For a dependent care account, up to $5,000 may be contributed annually (2019 limits). Funds must be used annually within the flexible spending accounts.


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Provided at Bedford’s expense, the company wants to ensure our employees have protection in the event a medical situation arises that prevents the employee from working.


Life Insurance
Basic coverage is offered to protect all employees and their families. Voluntary coverage including accidental death and dismemberment may also be elected by employees.


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All employees and their families may take advantage of a free and anonymous program in which they can receive for support for a variety of situations life can bring.


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Our new, state-of-the-art wellness center allows employees the opportunity to focus on personal fitness goals at work. In addition, employees may receive an annual reimbursement for a membership at a local wellness center.

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Employees may voluntarily participate in the program and receive a generous employer match to their contributions.


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