Leaders of A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company in Dubuque have announced plans to construct a brass foundry in Dickeyville. According to A.Y. McDonald, pending certain approvals, the company will begin construction this year on the foundry. It will be located on Old Highway Road near Wisconsin Woodworks Inc., just outside of Dickeyville. A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company manufactures water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and natural gas products. A release describes the project as a “new state-of-the-art” foundry that will be the largest project in the company’s 167-year history. A report says the company aims to have the Dickeyville foundry fully operational by 2026.