L&M Radiator is proud to employ more than 20 veterans of the U.S. military at our operations in Hibbing, Minnesota, and Yankton, South Dakota.
Hibbing, Minnesota and Yankton, South Dakota – Veterans have an inimitable combination of strength of character, unrelenting work ethic, and dignity that L&M Radiator has the honor of witnessing every single day. At L&M Radiator, we take immense pride in supporting our veterans and their families. We extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans who have devoted their lives to serving the United States of America.
“Once you’ve served in the military, you have a way about you,” said Randy Tupa, quality assurance manager at L&M Radiator and veteran of the United States Marines and Army. “I know a veteran when I see one. It doesn’t matter the branch. When you have served your country and have seen so much it’s this look that a veteran has, and you just know.”
This Veterans Day, we encourage anyone and everyone to support the Stop Soldier Suicide Mission, a national nonprofit organization focused on lending mental health support to veterans and solving the issue of soldier suicide.
If you see someone wearing gear from their respective branch today (and every day), we encourage you to take a moment to thank them for their service. For many veterans, civilian life feels much different after years of service.
“That’s why Veterans Day is so important to me. It’s like a birthday or a celebration,” Tupa said. “I served many years of my life to protect my loved ones and this country — it’s nice to be recognized for that.”
To Veterans at L&M Radiator: Thank You for Your Service
Randy Tupa – Marines, 8 years; Army, 7 years
Gene Matson – Army, 12 years
Tony Mariano – Navy, 20 years
Joe Kunsch – Navy, 5 years
Jace Peiffer – Army, 8 years
Jay Urban – Marine, 4 years
Kasey Dreke – Army, 3 years
Levi Bruun – Marines, 4 years
Mike Gustafson – Navy, 4 years
Stephen Buss – Marines, 6 years
Deymion Murph – Navy, 6 years
David “Sully” Sullender – Army & Army Reserves, 8 years
Greg Miller – Army, 6 years
Blake Diley – Army Reserves, 8 years
Joe Martian – Marines, 6 years
Keith Haenfler – Army National Guard, 8 years
Wendy Goeden – Army Reserve, 11 years
Ean Pulford – Army National Guard, active
Blake Diley – Navy Reserves, active
About L&M Radiator
L&M Radiator, Inc., headquartered in Hibbing, Minnesota, is a global company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing MESABI industrial radiators and heat exchangers for heavy industrial applications. L&M has been serving industries around the globe for over 65 years and has recently been acquired by Wabtec Corporation, a company in the making for over 150 years and 27,000 employees strong. With a dedicated focus on delivering high-quality, engineered products, L&M has joined the Wabtec family to continue producing the world’s greatest heat exchangers on the market while driving innovation and changing the way the world moves.