MPI, Inc. and Dorsey Metrology International, Inc. hosted students from Dutchess BOCES for MFG Day
Poughkeepsie, NY – For the second consecutive year, MPI partnered with Dutchess BOCES to celebrate Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) by hosting students at its Poughkeepsie facility. The national event held this year on Friday, October 3, 2025, aims to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and shine a spotlight on the exciting opportunities in modern manufacturing.
This year, MPI welcomed students from Dutchess BOCES’ Welding program for a guided tour and hands-on experience inside its state-of-the-art production facility. The visit featured a live demonstration of MPI’s Automated Pattern Assembly System, underscoring the company’s focus on innovation, advanced manufacturing, and automation.
The event also highlighted the “Creators Wanted” initiative, which strives to engage students with real-world career pathways in manufacturing. As a company deeply invested in future workforce development, MPI was proud to showcase its technology and team to the next generation of creators.
“Dutchess BOCES is grateful to our industry partners for sharing their time and expertise with our students and helping them look at the future with innovation in mind,” said Dutchess BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Jodi DeLucia. “Events and trips like this help students see that what they learn in their Career and Technical Institute classes applies to the actual work they will be doing. It is also a starting point for them to develop their networks with industry professionals who may be able to guide them throughout their career.”
In addition to MPI, Dorsey Metrology International also participated, offering students insight into traditional precision-based assembly and machining. Together, these Poughkeepsie-based manufacturers bring over 120 years of combined experience to the region and remain committed to advancing local talent and manufacturing excellence.
About MPI
MPI is headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, and is proud to be able to stamp all of their equipment with the “Proudly Made in America” moniker. Within its impressive facility, there exists a fully functioning laboratory, showroom and production facility to demonstrate their state-of-the-art wax room equipment. MPI boasts a full training center to provide ongoing training classes for process engineers, machine operators and maintenance staff, available to their entire global customer base. MPI also offers impressive pattern injection and pattern assembly capabilities. Pattern production is mutually beneficial because it gives the customer a chance to reap the benefits of the process without the initial commitment to purchase. It also allows MPI to clearly see opportunities for enhanced equipment design. To learn more about MPI, please visit www.mpi-systems.com.
About Dorsey Metrology International
Dorsey Metrology, headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, offers a comprehensive range of products and services for industrial metrology applications in markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical and energy. Besides a comprehensive line of Optical comparators and vision systems, Dorsey Metrology International also offers a complete line of dimensional measurement instruments that range from indicating devices, direct reading gages, inner and outer diameter gages, large diameter gages, depth and concentricity gages and is known for providing gages for customer’s special applications. Dorsey is a leading global provider of precision gages with a global network of distribution partners that enable Dorsey’s customers to receive the customer service they would expect. To learn more about Dorsey Metrology International and its products, visit www.dorseymetrology.com.
About Dutchess BOCES
Dutchess BOCES is a premier educational and support services agency serving Dutchess County and the surrounding area. It offers career and technical programs for youth and adults, special education, resources for teachers and school district administrators, enrichment programs and more. Visit www.dcboces.org for more information.