This unique, hands-on opportunity gives you a front-row seat to the latest casting technologies in action—right here at MPS Mankato! Session Highlights Include: • Molding – Get a chance to run a molding line for yourself where you will learn about filters, risers, cores, tooling and everything else that goes into making a good casting. […]
MacLean Power Systems is pleased to announce Steve Volkman has accepted the position of VP and GM of MPS Mankato, starting May 2024. Steve is an accomplished operations leader with a strong engineering and technical background. His career accomplishments span multiple industries and product lines. Steve’s leadership style and his proven track record of success […]
MacLean Power Systems acquires Dotson Iron Castings. On May 19, 2023 MacLean Power Systems (MPS) acquired Dotson Iron Castings. MPS is a leading manufacturer of engineered products for transmission, distribution, substation, and communication infrastructure. Steve Scharnhorst is the CEO of MPS, and Tyson Twait will continue leading Dotson Iron Castings as Vice President and General […]
The Dotson Casting Masters course is happening May 10 and 11. This unique opportunity allows you to see and learn about the latest casting technology around the world, in operation at Dotson Iron Castings! Session highlights include the following: Molding: Get a chance to run a molding line for yourself where you will learn about […]
Dotson recently opened its new 7,800-square-foot addition and renovation. The addition features significant upgrades to employee areas.
Foundry industry veteran Jean Bye of Dotson Iron Castings, Mankato, MN, has officially retired as of August 1st, 2021.
Dotson Iron Castings recently donated a trove of archives to the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Sinto America is working to improve the manufacturing process with enVision an Industry 4.0 analytics platform. Dotson Iron Castings is one of the first foundries in the United States to apply this technology and see real results. The platform analyzes the production process step-by-step, providing immediate data and insight to keep the machines running. Since […]
A range of significant employee space upgrades are on the agenda for the ductile iron casting foundry in 2021, including new meeting rooms, break areas, locker rooms and a rooftop patio. According to Dotson Vice President Liz Ulman, the updates point to a positive future for Dotson Iron Castings. She said, “In the state of […]
Charitable giving is a core value at Dotson Iron Castings. From scholarships for students to supporting area non-profits, Dotson Iron Castings and its employees are highly regarded for their charitable efforts. Recently, the company achieved its goal for participation in the annual Greater Mankato Area United Way campaign. What better way to celebrate than letting […]
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