History

Donald J. Bettinardi (1932-2005).

Donald founded the company in 1978.

(Donald’s father Giuseppe Bettinardi came to America from Italy in 1915 and became a baker at the Torino Baking Company in Chicago.)

Don was always optimistic about life, business, and his family. He loved his wife and 6 children very much and had a great faith. Don was known to be very kind to everyone he met.

Since 2005, Jim and Joe (the 2nd generation) own Donson. They are very thankful for the 15 years working with their dad building the company together. Many great memories.

Jim and Joe Bettinardi have been great friends since an early age. They both worked in the machining business since grammar school sweeping floors and cleaning machines, then playing football in college together, and now partners in business.

The 3rd generation consists of Joey Bettinardi (VP of Sales) and Mike Bettinardi (Plant Manager) who are taking the company to a new level of growth by hiring and retaining top people and investing in the latest technology for precision machining.

We cannot say enough of the great employees who help our family run Donson.