In 2022 TRUe a publication produced by Trumpf, sat down to discuss Dane Manufacturing and hear directly from our President and CEO Troy Berg about the impact of partnerships and our relationship with Trumpf which is over two decades old. From the first equipment purchase to the execution of our vision for a fully automated factory, our collaborative relationship with Trumpf continues to drive our pursuit of growth and innovation.
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Today, Dane Manufacturing is located in the Wisconsin town of Waunakee, named a “fair and pleasant valley” by the Ho-Chunk Native Americans who originally hunted and fished the region. But the company was still six miles to the north, in the village of Dane, when its partnership with TRUMPF began more than two decades ago. It was shortly after 9/11 when Troy Berg attended the 2001 FABTECH show in Chicago and discovered TRUMPF equipment. Berg had just purchased Dane Manufacturing with its ten employees and little over $1 million in sales from the widowed half of a husband-and-wife team, and he was looking to expand into fabrication. Little did Berg realize then how his relationship with TRUMPF – and his business – would dramatically expand in the years ahead.
President Trump Visits Dane Manufacturing
On October 1st, 2024, we had the opportunity to host President Trump at our Waunakee, Wisconsin facility. Guests and dignitaries heard from local men and women, a Dane employee, and past Governors Scott Walker & Tommy Thompson. President Trump closed the event with over an hour’s worth of remarks. The event was not only a success, but a massive testament to the work and dedication of our team members who were able to prepare our facility for this high-profile event in just a few days.
A Flurry of Activity
Transforming our facility into a welcoming environment suitable for hosting this event was no small feat. With just a few days to work with, our team sprang into action and got to work getting our facility ready. This included moving equipment and machinery, moving walls and partitions and more. Site security and event logistics were critical, and our team worked together with the campaign team and the US Secret Service to make sure the event was both successful and safe. Once the event was complete, the work continued. Our team worked around the clock to reset the factory and get production back up and running efficiently for our customers.
Gratitude and Reflection
As we reflect on the experience, we are extremely thankful for the dedication and teamwork exhibited by our amazing staff. This event was a huge undertaking and serves as a reminder of what our team can accomplish when we work together with a common goal. We are also thankful to President Trump’s campaign team for reaching out to us about a visit. It was a tremendous honor to have a United States President visit our facility.
Certainly, we celebrate that there are passionate and valuable viewpoints on a number of very important issues impacting our communities and our country. We encourage our employees and the Waunakee community to research the important issues impacting our state and country and to share their voice by voting for the candidate of their choosing in November.
We are thrilled to announce the arrival and installation of the Trumpf 8400 to Dane Manufacturing’s shop floor! We have had a long-standing partnership with Trumpf, a global leader in industrial machinery. Continual investment in cutting-edge technology enables us to bring innovation and excellence to our customers through a state-of-the-art factory.
The Trumpf 8400 is a versatile manual die bending machine, capable of bending large and heavy parts up to 26 feet and will expand our operations while continuing our emphasis on precision and efficiency allowing us to expand with the growing requirements of our customers.
Delivery and installation of the Trumpf 8400 required extensive operational planning combined with the efforts of our skilled staff and Trumpf specialists working collectively to successfully deliver, install and set up the new piece of machinery.
The journey from delivery to installation has been captured to showcase the collaborative effort of this exciting upgrade to our facility.
Want to learn more about us and our other Trumpf machinery? Contact Us.
DANE MANUFACTURING UNVEILS REDESIGNED WEBSITE
[Waunakee, WI, July 24, 2024] Dane Manufacturing, an award-winning contract manufacturer and metal solutions provider launched a newly redesigned website at www.danemfg.com.
The new look, feel and message of our redesigned website marks an important step in our company’s growth trajectory. The past several years have been significant as we’ve transitioned into a new facility and continued our investment in state-of-the-art equipment to better serve our growing customer partnerships. The new website seeks to communicate the scale and extent of our end-to-end capabilities and showcase our exceptional team and the personalized service that allows to deliver an exceptional manufacturing experience for our customers.
About Dane Manufacturing
Dane Manufacturing is a leading provider of high-quality metal fabrication services and contract manufacturing solutions. With extensive capabilities, an automated factory and a dedicated workforce, our customers enjoy the wide range of expertise we can offer, and the personal approach we take to every partnership. Located in Southern Wisconsin, we are a dedicated workforce committed to using our state-of-the-art facility to deliver exceptional products and services to a diverse range of industries.
For more information, please visit www.danemfg.com.
Dane Manufacturing was recently recognized for the 8th time on The Fabricator’s Fab 40 list. The Fabricator is a respected publication within the metal fabrication industry, providing valuable insights and information to professionals throughout the sector. (more…)
Our customers love our in-house powder coating paint capabilities. Added in 2019, our
class A paint line, utilizes top of the line equipment, and precisely controlled processes
to deliver premium quality and an efficient operation to our customers.
Now, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our capabilities with the addition of
a third shift to our powder coating team. This strategic expansion aims to better meet
the growing demand for our high-quality, durable finishes and to enhance the overall
customer experience.
This expansion will significantly increase our production volume, resulting in shorter
lead times, more flexible scheduling, and overall improved efficiency, ensuring our
customers’ projects stay on track.
Mike Westphal — Production Supervisor
Quality assurance remains a driving force at Dane Manufacturing and will continue with
the addition of this new shift. Seven new employees have joined our team and will
undergo extensive quality training, ensuring they are well-versed in our detailed
processes. Our thorough training and tightly monitored processes will ensure that our
products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, regardless of the shift
during which they are produced.
Have questions about powder coating or other capabilities that we offer? Contact us.
Each year, the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) award program honors exceptional businesses around the state, recognizing them for their commitment to excellence in manufacturing. We are pleased to announce that Dane Manufacturing has been awarded a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award for Exceptional Entrepreneurialism.
This award is a representation of what we value at Dane Manufacturing. Operating with an entrepreneurial spirit requires a unique mindset which we want to impact all our teams. We encourage our staff to be solution oriented and resourceful and we work together to constantly pursue new technologies, expansion of our capabilities, and continual process refinements. As a result, our capabilities and the ways in which we can serve our customers are constantly growing. We are confident that our continued investment in these areas, and in our employees will continue to grow our business and will push the envelope in supporting our customers with exceptional end-to-end metal manufacturing services.
“Entrepreneurism is the embodiment of the idea that America is still the best place to own and run a business. You instill that spirit into your people, and they make great things happen every day.”
Troy Berg – CEO
Want to learn more about the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards? Visit their website or watch this years awards ceremony video.