Jones Metal celebrates 75 years in business

Jones Metal, a sheet metal fabricator in Mankato, Minn., marks its 75th anniversary this year. The third-generation business, which has been woman-owned since 1942, produces parts used by such companies as Kato and Caterpillar to build machinery.

Employees and customers gathered recently to celebrate the milestone. The company offered guided tours to showcase its new automation, laser technology,and new robotic welding machine.