“Industries served by DCI, Inc. are fast-growing, and DCI, Inc.’s ability to rapidly produce high-quality tanks and vessels placed DCI, Inc. as a front-running equipment supplier. Our ability to cater to the needs of our clients has opened a wide range of opportunities and in turn, has made us who we are today.”

– A message from Carl Nielsen, retired and founding President of DCI, Inc.

Mission Statement

DCI, Inc. is committed to being the premier supplier of innovative solutions for our customers through the design and manufacturing of stainless steel and special alloy equipment.

Vision Statement

We will be the market leader by providing high-quality products and services through technology, design, associate innovations, and growth in the industries we serve and expansion into new markets.

Craftsmanship

DCI, Inc.'s planning, design, manufacturing, and field fabrication teams are made up of individual craftsmen with knowledge and skills involving the latest technologies in the industry. Each member of the DCI, Inc. team fills a specialized role, and has the expertise that only years of experience can provide.

100% ESOP

In 1987, employees of the company, through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), acquired majority ownership in DCI, Inc. from the founders of the company. Then in 2007, the remaining minority ownership of DCI, Inc. was purchased by the ESOP, making DCI, Inc. 100% employee owned. The pride of ownership is evident as each employee owner has a personal stake in ensuring the collective success of each project.

DCI, Inc. began in 1955 when Carl Nielsen, who was working for Owatonna Creamery Supplies Co., visited with Fred and Richard Konsor, of Konsor Brothers’ Welding and Machine Shop in Holdingford, Minnesota. During the conversation, Carl suggested a new corporation for the manufacturing of stainless steel equipment for the dairy industry. Fred and Richard were receptive to the idea, so Carl resigned his position, borrowed money from friends to invest, and brought in investors. Along with Fred and Richard, who agreed to invest their equipment and talent in this new company that they called Dairy Craft.

Our History

Dairy Craft, Inc. started operations in May 1955, in a vacant building in Holdingford which stayed home to the company for the first years. Then in 1969, having outgrown in the Holdingford plant, DCI, Inc. moved to its present location in St. Cloud.

The stainless steel equipment being made by DCI, Inc., was being purchased by a much wider range of industries than simply dairy. In 1978, it became apparent that the Dairy Craft corporate name was not symbolic of the products and industries being served by the company and the name was changed to DCI, Inc.

Our People

DCI, Inc. is committed to building a life-long relationship with the customers we serve. To provide the utmost in customer satisfaction, DCI, Inc. offers more than just high-quality tanks.

From the initial quote through product installation and support, our full-service approach to customer order fulfillment requires ongoing communications to ensure that client expectations are met for every project.

Our Process

Our internal processes were created to provide turn-key solutions for our customers.
These services include:

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