Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing

Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc. was established in 1948 as a division of Toledo (Ohio) Stamping and Manufacturing. The Dubuque facility, which has been at the same location at 32nd and Jackson Streets since Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing's formation, was originally created to manufacture rocker arms for various original equipment manufacturers in the agricultural and construction industries.

The history of the building in Dubuque's North End dates back to 1940 as 30,000 square feet of space constructed and occupied by the J. P. Smith Shoe Company out of Chicago, IL. This original construction and business occupation was due in part to a $30,000 incentive from the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce to J. P. Smith Shoe Company to relocate their production from Chicago to Dubuque. 

Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing as we know it today, launched with only seven employees. Through decades of hard work and perseverance, combined with the generations of dedicated and loyal employees, the company has grown significantly.  For the very same reasons, Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing has, and continues, to win top supplier awards from some of the world’s most-recognized OEMs.

The company now occupies 160,000+ square feet at its' original location with 105 full-time employees. It is currently owned by the David W. Spahn family which has been associated with the company for over 30 years.  David’s son, Matt Spahn, serves as the President & COO while his daughter, Sarah Spahn, is a member of production team at Dubuque Laser & Fabrication, one of Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing's affiliated companies.

Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing is a longtime investor and supporter of Greater Dubuque Development.  Our team has had the privilege of working alongside the company for years across multiple expansions.  We salute and thank the Spahn family and all of their dedicated team members for their 75 years in business and continued contribution to Greater Dubuque as a place where YOUR BUSINESS can be great here.