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Despatch Industries

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$37.5M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

At Despatch Industries, our mission is to be the world's foremost provider for integrated, thermal processing solutions. At despatch, we: - Strive to be the most innovative, valued and respected partner of the world's leading companies - Attract and develop talented and committed people by creating a workplace where everyone contributes to our success - Act with the highest standards of integrity, treating employees and customers with respect - Encourage a spirit of measured risk-taking balanced with financial discipline - Embrace change and advance the state of the art by constantly asking: "Can we do it better?" Through innovative clean technology solutions Despatch is playing a significant role in the effort to positively affect climate change. Despatch partners with leading solar manufacturers to provide the tools and technical expertise required for processing highly efficient, low cost solar cells. Carbon fiber manufacturers around the world are using Despatch technology to produce super-strong, lightweight composite material for use in fuel efficient vehicles and aerospace and wind energy applications. We are driven by the challenge of providing advanced technology solutions for a sustainable future.

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Patrick J. Peyton
Number of Employees 200
Contact Information

8860 207th St W

Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

www.despatch.co...

(952) 469-5424

NAICS Code Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing: 333994

News & Analysis

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  • American Investors Highlight Successes in Eastern Germany

    - 2009-06-12

    CHICAGO, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Germany remains an attractive investment location for North American companies, driven by the eastern federal states. This is in large part due to the robust high-tech industries and continuing growth potential despite the economic crisis. American investor interest in Germany remains steady,...

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  • Despatch Industries Opens Regional Office in Taiwan

    - 2009-02-24

    Despatch Industries, a 107 year old global provider of thermal processing equipment to the solar, carbon fiber and thermal technology markets, announces the official opening of its regional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Despatch operates its global headquarters out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and also has regional offices in Shanghai, Singapore...

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  • Despatch Industries Hires New Process Development Manager

    - 2009-01-21

    Despatch Industries, the leading process technology provider for the clean technology and solar industries, has hired Dr. Steve Kim as Process Development Manager for the Solar Business Unit. In his role, Dr. Kim is responsible for developing various aspects of Despatch's solar process technology through scientific research, advanced testing...

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  • Despatch Industries Hires New COO

    - 2008-12-08

    Despatch Industries, the leading process technology provider for the clean technology and thermal processing industries, has named Jeffrey Upin as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 2. In his position, Upin will oversee the operation of the solar, carbon fiber and thermal technology business units and corporate marketing. "As part...

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  • Despatch Industries Reaches 2008 Sales Booking Plan in Third Quarter

    - 2008-11-18

    Despatch Industries, the leading process technology provider for the clean technology and thermal processing industries proudly announces that it has already surpassed its 2008 sales plan in the third quarter. The company's innovative products and technologies have allowed Despatch to exceed the aggressive sales goal set going into 2008....

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Hans L. Melgaard Chief Technology Officer
Kevin Rowekamp Chief Financial Officer
Steve Vreeman Chief Operating Officer
Jason Cha Executive Vice President
Brian Bunkenburg Director of Custom Products & New Product Development
Jay Rohe Director of North American Sales
Juleen F Krings Director of Human Resources
Rob Sink Director of Engineering
Sanja Marija Wallace Director of Standard Products, Services and Corporate Marketing
Stephen M Oman Director of International Sales
Andy Ellicson Sales Manager
Dave Cohen Sales Manager
Dave Wolfe Manager, Sales
Ernesto R Serrano Petroleum Services and Aerospace Sales Manager
Ernie Serrano Sales Manager
Ken Barringer Associate Product Manager
Steve Kim Manager, Process Dev, Solar Business Unit

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Patrick J. Peyton Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Organization Position Status
Ashbridge Investment Management, LLC Chairman and CEO of Despatch Industries Current
Despatch Industries Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Current
Holy Family Catholic High School Chairman of the Board Former
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors Current
Institute for Private Investors Board of Directors Current
Institute for Private Investors Member Current
Family Firm Institute, Inc Member Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Current
Arthur Andersen LLP Former
Regis University Business Administration Former

Hans Melgaard kam 1960 zu Despatch als Ingenieur und wurde 1969 zum Vize-Prasidenten ernannt. Seine Verantwortlichkeit umfa te F&E, Konstruktion, Marketing; internationale Operationen und Au endienst Hans halt uber 30 U.S. und internationale Patente und ist Autor von uber 40 technischen Publikationen. Er hat an verschiedenen Universitaten und vielen Gewerbeorganisationen uberall in den US Vortrage gehalten. Er war der fruhere Prasident der Industrie Heizungsausrustunggesellschaft; des Internationalen Mikrowellenkraft-Instituts und ist Mitglied verschiedener Fachorganisationen einschlie lich ISPE. Mr. Melgaard erwarb Bachelor-Grade in Physik und Betriebswirtschaft und halt einen Master-Grad in Betriebswirtschaft der Universitat von Minnesota.

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Chief Technology Officer Current
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Former
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Former
University of Minnesota Masters in Physics Former

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Chief Financial Officer Current
Chart Industries, Inc. Former
PricewaterhouseCoopers Former
Universal Hospital Services, Inc. Former

Steve Vreeman joined Despatch in 2005 as Director of Operations. Prior to joining Despatch he worked as Division Operations Manager, Manager of Procurement, Manufacturing Manager, and Engineering Manager with MTS Systems Corp. He oversees Despatch's Manufacturing. Mr. Vreeman holds an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University and a Masters degree of Engineering Management from George Washington University.

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Chief Operating Officer Current
Despatch Industries Director of Operations Current
MTS Systems Corporation Division Operations Manager Former
Society of Manufacturing Engineers member Former
The George Washington University Masters of Engineering Management Degree Former
University of Dayton Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Former
Iowa State University Undergraduate Degree In Industrial Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Executive Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Director of Custom Products & New Product Development Current
Motorola, Inc. Manager of New Business Former

Jay Rohe joined Despatch Industries in 2003 as Eastern Regional Sales Manger before being named Director of North American Sales. He brings many years of field sales, regional management and national sales experience to Despatch. His responsibilities include leading and developing our dedicated team of domestic sales professionals to continue to grow our business. Mr. Rohe holds a Bachelors degree in Finance from the University of Indiana.

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Director of North American Sales Current
University of Indiana Bachelors Degree In Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Director of Human Resources Current
Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics Human Resources Manager Current
Despatch Industries Human Resources Manager Former

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Director of Engineering Current
S&ME, Inc. Current
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Current
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Current
University of St. Thomas Masters Degree In Business and Manufacturing Systems Former
University of Dayton Bachelors Degree In Mechanical Engineering Former
Sinclair Community College Engineering Science and Mechanical Engineering Technology Former

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Director of Standard Products, Services and Corporate Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Director of International Sales Current
University of Minnesota Bachelors Degree In Mechanical Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Sales Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Sales Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Manager, Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Petroleum Services and Aerospace Sales Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Sales Manager Current

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Despatch Industries Associate Product Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Despatch Industries Manager, Process Dev, Solar Business Unit Current
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