At DAWSON, we specialize in transforming unique ideas into high-quality custom sheet metal products and custom door solutions — craftsmanship, precision, and reliability every step of the way.
Why Dawson?
6 reasons customers choose DAWSON

CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP
No two projects are the same. Every door, enclosure, panel, frame, and fabricated component is built to your exact specifications, dimensions, and performance requirements — not forced into a standard template. From commercial and industrial doors to specialty architectural installations, we focus on quality construction, precise fitment, and durability built for demanding environments, so your investment holds up and keeps maintenance costs down over time.

ENGINEERING-LED
Our engineering team gets involved early — reviewing designs for manufacturability and solving fit, code, and performance problems before they become costly. It's why DAWSON is one of the few fabricators capable of the close-tolerance, complex engineering our clients' toughest projects demand.

PRECISION AND QUALITY
Our mission statement ties directly to our ISO certification: total customer satisfaction through continuously improving processes. Precise welds, clean finishes, tight tolerances, and accurate dimensions are checked at every stage of production, not just at the end.

FAST, CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Proactive updates and dependable production schedules, you'll know where your project stands without having to chase us for status. Whether you need a single custom prototype or a large production run, we have the capacity and experience to meet your timeline. Responsiveness isn't an add-on service; it's how we run the shop.

MADE IN AMERICA
80+ years of manufacturing pride in Jamestown, New York. Our 145,000-square-foot facility handles design assistance, engineering review, fabrication, finishing, and delivery, all from one source, under one roof.

LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS
Contractors, architects, facility managers, manufacturers, and engineers rely on DAWSON project after project. We earn this trust not through a single successful order, but by delivering exceptional, consistent results every time we show up.
WHEN PRECISION, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND CUSTOM FABRICATION MATTER, CHOOSE DAWSON

Dawson Leadership
Leading with decades of Experience
DAWSON is led by Jeff Parks, CEO, and a leadership team that includes David Dawson, President, and Rick Carlson, Senior VP.

Our Pledge to You
Our Mission
"To achieve total customer satisfaction by continuously improving our processes in order to provide quality products on time and at a fair price." Our mission statement aligns directly with our ISO certification.

Dawson Quality
A Rich History of Excellence
A family-owned business since 1946, DAWSON continues the tradition of high-quality workmanship.
Read About Our History
DAWSON Facilities
DAWSON's fabricating, assembly, painting, and powder coating facilities span over 145,000 square feet in Jamestown, NY. Our advanced technologies and experts support our competitive advantage and explain why customers have been returning to us for over 80 years.
Learn more about our facilitiesDAWSON's Transcend Innovation
Dawson and its Transcend series were the subjects of a feature article in Manufacturing in Focus May 2023 print edition, featured in an article entitled 'Thermal Broken Doors to Transcend Trends'. About Manufacturing in Focus: "Each month, Manufacturing in Focus reaches more than 90,886 industry leaders in all areas of the industry including OEM, Metal Fabrication, Machining, Plastics, Injection Molding, Automation, Distribution and more."
READ WHAT "Manufacturing Marvels®," SAYS ABOUT TRANSCEND