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Join us for the next installment of our How It’s Made: Knoxville Edition tour at Dalen Products, a new Enterprise Chamber member and third-generation, family-owned manufacturer rooted in Knoxville since 1975.
Founded by engineer Neal Caldwell, Dalen Products began with the Automator for tomato gardening and has grown into a company known for designing practical, patent-protected solutions that help gardeners across the country. Many of their original products remain in use today, while others have evolved through decades of innovation.
This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Dalen’s manufacturing environment. Attendees will walk through the facility, observe production processes, and see how products are made, assembled, and prepared for distribution. A highlight of the visit will be Dalen’s well-known owl deterrents—one of their most widely recognized products, used by organizations including NASA.
Dalen’s work is grounded in a continued commitment to people, community, and environmental stewardship, values that have guided the company since its founding.
What to expect:- Approximately one-hour walking tour through a manufacturing facility
- Attendance is limited to 25 participants
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for an industrial environment
- Light refreshments may be provided; please plan accordingly
