Heat Treatment
Dotson utilizes both in-house and heat treat partners to provide a full range of heat treat capabilities including such processes as annealing, stress relieving, quench and temper, induction hardening, and austempering.
Casting Painting
Dotson will handle your casting painting needs utilizing a variety of painting partners to meet virtually any painting specification needed including e-coat, powder, and wet dip.
E-Coat
Powder Coat
Wet Dip
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of quality systems and certifications does Dotson have in place?
Our quality system has been registered to the ISO 9000 standard since 1996. We are currently registered ISO 9001:2015. Internal systems are also compliant to many of the TS16949 requirements.
What are Dotson typical order sizes and quantities?
From less than 50 pieces to over 10,000. Average order size is 300 pieces.
Average annual usage is 1,500. While orders down to just a few molds are possible, preferred order sizes are 100-500 molds.
Can Dotson complete additional value-added operations?
Dotson can manage all of your post-casting value-added steps including: machining, heat treatment, painting, and coatings.
What is the ownership structure at Dotson?
Employee Owned. The company was founded in 1876 and the Dotson family fully owned the business from 1934 to 2012. In order to ensure the company would remain on the cutting edge of the industry for many years to come the Dotson family began selling the business to the employees.
How strong is Dotson’s financial position today and in the future?
Dotson’s conservative financial approach and focus on reinvestment in the future have allowed for aggressive yet intelligent recapitalization. Each year, since 2003, Dotson has invested over 7% of sales into plant improvements and employee development. Dotson’s philosophy of continuous investment in operations and employees has paid off by allowing them to run the company with little debt.
Where innovation, teamwork, and a desire for excellence combine to delight our customers, provide a rewarding workplace for our employees, and generate profits for stability and growth.
Latest News
Dotson Receives Made in MN Manufacturing Award in Community Impact from MN Business MagazineSeptember 24, 2018 - 9:00 am
Dotson Iron Castings Was Recently Featured in the MPMA NewsletterJune 26, 2018 - 12:25 pm- Modern Machine Shop Magazine Features Dotson Iron Castings in May 2018 EditionMay 2, 2018 - 3:05 pm
Jean Bye Becomes President of American Foundry Society, First Woman to Hold the OfficeApril 11, 2018 - 9:37 am