Advanced represents the vision of founder/owner Brett Nelson, who started in the trade as a Journeyman Toolmaker, ultimately completing his BSME at the University of Minnesota . In his more than 25 years of business in plastics molding and toolmaking, Brett has always had a passion for problem solving and its connection to creativity. He encourages an entrepreneurial spirit in his engineers and managers, and has created a culture of pride and personal ownership among staff. All of our employees are hired after careful consideration of competency and specific core values, resulting in a strong team that thinks alike