Late last year, a unique business found a new home in Braham.
Pivotal Manufacturing moved into one of three buildings located at 300 Main St S. in Braham. Michael Stilwell, the CEO of the company, said it is a machine and fabrication shop dedicated to delivering precision-crafted metal solutions to a variety of customers.
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