Rich & Diverse Foundry History

Today, Dotson Iron Castings is a company built on a rich and diverse history that goes back to 1871 when a German immigrant brought his family to Mankato, Minnesota. In 1876 Laurence Mayer, a blacksmith, established a growing business just 300 feet from our current operations.

To learn more, click through the timeline below to view the history of Dotson Iron Castings.