Jean Bye to Retire from Dotson Iron Castings
Foundry industry veteran Jean Bye of Dotson Iron Castings, Mankato, MN, has officially retired as of August 1st, 2021.
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Dotson Iron Castings is a one-stop shop for all of your ductile iron casting, machining, painting and heat treatment needs. Along with value added services, Dotson also offers industry-leading lead times, top notch engineering, and unparalleled customer service. Dotson is employee owned, and the owners are focused on continuous improvement in all areas of the business in order to deliver value and, most importantly, agility to you.
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Dotson Iron Castings Donates Collection of Items to the Southern Minnesota Historical Center
May 18, 2021 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsDotson Iron Castings recently donated a trove of archives to the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dotson Iron Castings’ New Analytics Platform | Increased Productivity & Decreased Downtime!
February 15, 2021 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsSinto 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 […]
Major Upgrades to Employee Spaces at Dotson Iron Castings Coming in 2021!
December 31, 2020 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsA 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 […]
From Iron Castings to Pies, Dotson’s Charitable Giving Efforts are In the News!
October 13, 2020 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsCharitable 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 […]
Tyson Twait named new CEO/President of Dotson Iron Castings
July 27, 2020 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsTyson Twait has been named CEO/President of Dotson Iron Castings effective August 3, 2020. Jean Bye who has been with Dotson for over 45 years and served as CEO since 2010 will be the Executive Chair of the board. “There has only been four Presidents of the company since my grandfather came in 1923. Each […]
Dotson Iron Castings Receives Multiple Awards from the American Foundry Society
June 1, 2020 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsDotson Iron Castings was recently awarded the Plant Engineering Award from the American Foundry Society (AFS). The Engineering Division of AFS presents the award based on an onsite audit covering the following selecton criteria: State of the Art Business KPI Supporting on-going operations Project planning Energy and environmental considerations Dotson received the award based on […]
Tested by Fire: Dotson Iron Castings Showcased Its Commitment to Leading Edge Management as It Recovered from a Potentially Catastrophic Fire
October 7, 2019 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsDenny Dotson got the call late on a Friday night in September 2017. It was the kind of call no business owner ever wants to get. His foundry was on fire. Dotson hopped into his car and raced toward the plant. He wasn’t sure what he’d see when he got there, but he wondered as […]
South Central MN Tour of Manufacturing – October 3 & 5
October 1, 2019 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsThe tour is open to the public and will feature 23 manufacturing facilities, including Dotson Iron Castings in Mankato. Tour dates and times are: October 3 (9 am – 5 pm) and October 5 (9 am – 1 pm).
MSU, Businesses Get $700,000 for Job Skills Training
September 30, 2019 in News /by Dotson Iron CastingsDotson Iron Castings will get training for employees through a partnership with Minnesota State University and the state of Minnesota. Minnesota State University and three businesses will share in more than $736,000 in grants aimed at tailoring training for employees.
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Jean Bye to Retire from Dotson Iron CastingsAugust 3, 2021 - 11:47 am
Dotson Iron Castings Donates Collection of Items to the Southern Minnesota Historical CenterMay 18, 2021 - 3:15 pm
Dotson Iron Castings’ New Analytics Platform | Increased Productivity & Decreased Downtime!February 15, 2021 - 5:22 pm
Major Upgrades to Employee Spaces at Dotson Iron Castings Coming in 2021!December 31, 2020 - 1:52 pm