LOCAL INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ELECTRICAL EXPERTISE
Trusted Local Support in Duluth, Backed by 95+ Years of Electrical Distribution Experience
More than parts, you need a partner who provides the essential supplies, effective solutions and expert support you need to succeed.
When you work with Van Meter, you're not talking to a call center hundreds of miles away. Many of our employee-owners in Duluth have lived in the area for decades. Our team understands the unique challenges facing contractors, manufacturers and OEMs throughout northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Whether you're looking for electrical supplies, industrial automation expertise or local support, our Duluth location provides access to the local people, regional inventory and technical resources needed to help keep your operation running.
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Have a question, upcoming project or operational challenge? Connect with our local team to discuss electrical distribution, industrial automation and the support available to help your business succeed.
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YOUR LOCAL DULUTH TEAM
Meet the Team Supporting You
Anders Mattson
Automation & Software Product Specialist
How long have you lived/worked in Duluth?
I attended post-secondary at University of Minnesota, Duluth and moved back seven yrs ago.
What do you like about living/working there?
The people.
How do you create lasting value for those we serve?
Listening so I can understand our customers' goals.
What would you want customers to know about our team in Duluth?
You’ll be working with a small local team in Duluth, supported by the broader Van Meter organization.
What do you like to do in your free time in Duluth?
Running and other outdoor activities.
Jeremy Lind
Power Control Specialist
How long have you lived/worked in Duluth?
20 years
What do you like about living/working there?
Heavy industry and the machinery involved
How do you create lasting value for those we serve?
Being responsive
What would you want customers to know about our team in Duluth?
We have a great breadth and depth of automation services and solutions.
What do you like to do in your free time in Duluth?
Spend time with my grandchildren.
Zach McKinnon
Delivery Driver
How long have you lived/worked in Duluth?
I have lived in Duluth my whole life (31 years), and I have been an employee-owner at Van Meter for four years.
What do you like about living/working there?
Duluth has the best views and great people.
How do you create lasting value for those we serve?
Building trust with customers and coworkers.
What would you want customers to know about our team in Duluth?
We are a close team willing to help keep the customers' experience easy and comfortable.
What do you like to do in your free time in Duluth?
I love to golf and explore the Canal Park area.
Matt Erickson
Gear Specialist
How long have you lived/worked in Duluth?
Pretty much my whole life other than few years in Denver and five years down in the cities.
What do you like about living/working there?
Not the weather! The people and community.
How do you create lasting value for those we serve?
Honesty and greater service.
What would you want customers to know about our team in Duluth?
We have a great team up here in Duluth.
What do you like to do in your free time in Duluth?
In the summer, golf. In the winter, ice fishing.
James Joki
Branch Team Member
How long have you lived/worked in Duluth?
I've lived and worked in the Duluth area for over 30 years.
What do you like about living/working there?
Being part of a small community is great, especially with kids. I get to know a lot of fun/interesting people and love being close to almost everything (without the crazy traffic!).
How do you create lasting value for those we serve?
Ask and listen to customers, have good conversations, and show appreciation.
What would you want customers to know about our team in Duluth?
It’s a solid team who not only help our customers but each other as well.
What do you like to do in your free time in Duluth?
I've been blessed with two great kids, both boys who play many different sports. I've coached the teams they play on for 10+ years. Outside of that I like to golf, fish and hang out with my friends and family.
Maranda Hady
Account Manager
How long have you lived/worked in Duluth?
I have lived in Duluth since September, 2025.
What do you like about living/working there?
I like the variety of different industries and being exposed to so many different applications. Keeps every day interesting.
How do you create lasting value for those we serve?
By becoming an extension of my customers’ engineering team and utilizing our full offering to provide customers a complete solution instead of parts and pieces.
What would you want customers to know about our team in Duluth?
We have a team of dedicated technology experts in our Duluth branch ready to help in all stages of the project, from design and implementation to post-project support.
What do you like to do in your free time in Duluth?
I love to spend time outdoors with my family hiking, camping, fishing Lake Superior, and kayaking.
Rockwell Automation is the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information. As a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor and service provider, Van Meter helps manufacturers throughout Duluth and northeastern Minnesota implement industrial automation solutions that improve productivity, reliability and operational performance.
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