# MacLean Power Systems acquires Dotson Iron Castings

MacLean Power Systems completed the purchase of Dotson Iron Castings, a ductile iron foundry in Mankato, Minnesota, to accelerate vertical integration.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-05-19
- Where: Mankato, Minnesota, United States
- Status: completed
- Capacity: more than 120 tons of ductile iron daily
- Products: ductile iron castings, transmission hardware, fiberglass cross-arm brackets
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [MacLean Power Systems](https://endata.com/companies/5087.md) (acquirer)
- [Dotson Iron Castings](https://endata.com/companies/70386.md) (target)
- [MacLean Power LLC](https://endata.com/companies/70416.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [keyc.com](https://www.keyc.com/2023/05/20/maclean-power-systems-acquires-dotson-iron-castings/), 2023-05-19: "This acquisition accelerates our vertical integration strategy, allowing us to serve our customers’ needs more effectively and continue to expand our ability to provide a grow"
- [foundrymag.com](https://www.foundrymag.com/issues-and-ideas/article/21266413/dotson-iron-castings-bought-in-vertical-integration-move-maclean-power-systems), 2023-05-22: "MacLean Power LLC – a manufacturer of engineered for electric utility, communication, and civil infrastructure – has acquired Dotson Iron Castings in a private transaction."
- [moderncasting.com](https://www.moderncasting.com/articles/2023/05/30/maclean-power-systems-acquires-dotson-iron-castings), 2023-05-30: "MacLean Power Systems, (MPS) a manufacturer of products for transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure, has completed the purchase of AFS Corporate Member Dotson Iron Castings, a ductile iron foundry located in Mankato, Minnesota."
- [moderncasting.com](https://www.moderncasting.com/articles/2023/06/12/maclean-power-systems-acquires-dotson-iron-castings), 2023-06-12: "Dotson's excellent performance as a supplier, including the quality of their product, and best-in-class foundry process are really what drove us to this partnership."

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