National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK) (NYSE:NPK) is a diversified manufacturer headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Founded in 1905, the company operates through two primary segments: Housewares & Hardware and Defense Products. With more than a century of continuous operation, National Presto has built a reputation for quality small-scale manufacturing and niche defense ordnance.
In its Housewares & Hardware segment, National Presto designs, engineers and markets a broad range of small kitchen appliances under the Presto brand. Its portfolio includes electric pressure cookers, griddles, deep-fryers, coffee makers and portable induction cooktops. These products are sold through traditional retailers, mass merchandisers and online channels across North America, catering to both home cooks and commercial foodservice outlets.
The Defense Products segment supplies specialized munitions and weapon systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied armed forces. Offerings include mortar ammunition, fuses, warheads and associated ordnance systems. National Presto’s defense operations emphasize precision manufacturing techniques and stringent quality control to meet military specifications and contract requirements.
Serving primarily the United States with select export markets, National Presto leverages its longstanding Midwestern manufacturing base and has expanded capacity for both consumer and defense production. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer William C. Hunter, the company continues to invest in product innovation, manufacturing automation and strategic partnerships to support stable, long-term growth.
