A Legacy of Innovation and Dedication
Montana’s Trusted Manufacturing Company for Over 60 Years
Ideal Manufacturing, the parent company of Tilt-A-Way and Fast-Way, is a family-owned business creating many specialty welding and manufacturing jobs for contractors, welders, and other manufacturers in the area.
Dave Hoiness, owner of Ideal Manufacturing, is joined by his son, David, and his brother, Mark. Even Dave’s 92 year old father, Lewis, still pitches in and does maintenance projects, mowing the lawns 2-3 times a week.
Three Companies, One Goal
Excellence in Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction
As the parent company of Tilt-A-Way and Fast-Way, Ideal Manufacturing Inc. has been producing quality products and equipment for a variety of industry needs for over 60 years.
Fast-Way
Fast-Way portable concrete equipment is completely mobile and requires only one person to complete the set up and batching process.
Tilt-A-Way
Military bases, commercial airports, governmental agencies, college campuses, storage facilities, and homeowners—have selected Tilt-A-Way vertical pivot gates based on patented design specifications,
unparalleled operating flexibility, and overall value.
From Concept to Creation
Comprehensive Manufacturing Services
With our skilled team and advanced technology, we offer a broad range of manufacturing services, catering to diverse industry needs.
Full-Service Machine Shop
Welding
Plasma Cutting
Custom Parts Creation
Portable Concrete Equipment
Pivot Gate Manufacturing
Proprietary Electronic System
Custom design
Tested Onsite
Six-month Warranty
Cost-effective
STEADY POUR RATE
Great for remote locations
extremely efficient
Ideal Manufacturing History
1960
Jerry Cysewski started Ideal Manufacturing Inc. in the Billings Heights. At the time, Ideal's primary product was welding tracks for Caterpillar equipment, but he also took on specialty jobs.
1975
Ideal expanded and moved to its current location.
1978
Ideal started manufacturing Fast-Way portable batch plants and silos.
1983
Dave Hoiness started Magic City Welding. Jerry and Dave’s relationship started when they would trade work with each other. Dave also became one of the best and most trusted welders in the Billings area.
1990
Ideal started manufacturing Tilt-A-Way gates and barriers.
1995
Jerry wanted to retire and approached Dave about purchasing Ideal Mfg. from him. Dave purchased Ideal Mfg. Inc. with the Fast-Way and Tilt-A-Way product lines.
2001
The Patriot gate was introduced in response to the DoD and DoS emphasis on higher security requirements after 09/11.
2008
Building expansion doubled the size of Ideal Mfg.