Today, Impact Dakota is highlighting community based public tours for #MFGDay15! 

Jamestown/Stutsman County Economic Development Corporation has  arranged public tours of two local manufacturers:  Duratech Industries and Cavendish Farms.  

Duratech Industries International, Inc.

Duratech Industries International, Inc. was established in 1966 (originally Haybusters Manufacturing) when founder Joe Anderson recognized the benefits of grinding hay for his livestock herd.  However, the grinders at that time were too large and expensive for the average farmer or rancher - so he set out to build one that would work better for an agricultural application. 

Duratech is located in Jamestown on 46 acres with over 200,000 square feet of facilities.  The company now manufactures and markets over 20 products through its North American and international dealer network. 

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015
Location: 3780 ND 281, Jamestown 
Tour Times: 8:30am; 9:30am; 10:30am; and 11:30am

Duratech's one hour tours are open to the public. For safety reasons, please wear closed toed shoes.  They will provide safety glasses.

Cavendish Farms

Another manufacturer who is open for public tours is Cavendish Farms.  They are the fourth largest producer of frozen potato products in North America.  The state-of-the-art potato processing facility in Jamestown is one of 5 plants they operate.  They process over 1 million pounds of potatoes each day.  Their products are found in the United States, Canada, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean. 

 Event Details

Date: Friday, October 2, 2015
Location: 3780 ND 281, Jamestown 
Tour Times: 9am; 9:45am; 10:30am; and 11:15am

Cavendish's tours are open to the public.  For safety reasons, please wear long pants and closed toed shoes (no high heels).

To register for any of these company tours, please contact Theresa at 701-252-6861 or theresa@growingjamestown.com.          

 Tomorrow, Impact Dakota goes north to highlight another individual manufacturer celebrating Manufacturing Day.