If you are planning a visit to Ulbrich please click here for our important COVID-19 guidelines. close Created with Sketch. REQUEST A QUOTE Who We Are In operation for nearly 100 years, Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a precision re-roller and distributor of precision metals used in the medical, automotive, and aerospace industries. With 11 locations in five countries across North America, Asia and Europe, we’re a global business that never lost its small-town touch. What is today Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc., began in 1924 when Fred Ulbrich, Sr. started a scrap metal reselling business in Wallingford, Connecticut. Fred, Sr. soon began manufacturing cutlery, and during World War II was awarded a contract to supply stainless steel knives for the U.S. Army’s mess kits. This contract allowed the company to purchase its first rolling mill, which was instrumental in transforming Ulbrich from a utensils-based manufacturer to a custom stainless steel strip operation in the post-World War II era. Soon after World War II, the growth of the aircraft industry created a demand for high-performance metals. After a significant investment in quality control systems and modern manufacturing equipment, Ulbrich went on to supply metal for such varied aerospace applications as the B-1 Bomber, jet fighters and the Space Shuttle. As its customers began expanding their horizons, Ulbrich added other specialty alloys such as nickel and nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, and titanium and titanium alloys. As customers began to respond to Ulbrich’s quality and versatility in the 1960s, it was apparent that the “Biggest Little Mill in the Country” needed a national distribution network. Ulbrich of Illinois, located in Alsip, was Ulbrich’s first stainless steel strip service center. It was followed by Ulbrich of Georgia and Ulbrich of California and allowed Ulbrich to better service regional markets. During this time, Fred Sr.’s sons, Fred Ulbrich, Jr. and Richard Ulbrich, took control of the business. As the service centers began to thrive, the original Wallingford plant, now renamed Ulbrich Specialty Strip Mill (USSM), added new rolling mills and annealing furnaces to keep pace with emerging technology and customer demands. As the need for exceedingly narrow widths in precision strip orders continued to grow, Ulbrich developed a new product line and the Ulbrich Shaped Wire Division (USW), located in North Haven, Connecticut, was born. Today, Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a fourth generation family owned and operated business with 11 locations in five countries. CEO Chris Ulbrich, son of the late Fred Ulbrich, Jr., now leads a global workforce of over 700 employees who still hold true the values in which the company was founded on in 1924: a never-ending commitment to quality, innovation and customer service. Connect with us anywhere, anytime: The Ulbrich Global Family With 700+ employees around the globe, our company culture celebrates diversity, collaboration and strong family values. ABOUT OUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Exciting Career Opportunities Await We’re always looking for motivated individuals to be a part of our growing team around the world. Search through the available opportunities or contact us with your specialty. CHECK OPPORTUNITIES PRODUCTS Strip + Foil Fine & Flat Wire Shaped Wire PV Ribbon Long Products Datasheets COMPANY About Quality Supply Chain Careers Locations Contact RESOURCES Datasheets Brochures Blog Glossary Calculator Surcharges LEGAL Privacy Policy Terms Copyright © 2021 Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals Inc. All rights reserved.