Our Story

At our core, we don’t just fabricate metal. we sell time.

For over 80 years, Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. has set the standard in precision metal fabrication. We’re more than just a manufacturer. We’re a trusted, employee-owned fabrication partner that helps customers solve complex engineering challenges with unmatched speed and reliability.

We’ve built our reputation and success by guaranteeing most jobs leave our facility in 24–72 hours, giving customers the ability to move faster, stock less, and reduce total cost of ownership. That’s not just a promise, it’s how we’ve done business from day one.

Our Mission

Anticipating and meeting our business partners’ needs with precision, agility, and unparalleled speed, viewing them not merely as partners but as the driving force behind all our endeavors.

Our Vision

With unwavering commitment, we envision a future where we continually advance by leveraging our knowledge, employee ownership, culture, technology, data analytics, and manufacturing excellence.

Our Owners Are in The Building

As a 100% employee-owned company, we aren’t backed by private equity. We’re backed by people. As a proud ESOP, every team member is personally invested in your success, because your success is our success. We’re all owners here. That translates into better quality, stronger service, and a culture built on responsibility, not excuses.

From our legacy in automotive manufacturing to our rapid growth in sectors like energy, agriculture, and aerospace, we continue to evolve with the market, delivering speed, precision, and accountability that others simply can’t match.

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The Values That Drive Our Success

These core values form the foundation of our company. They keep us focused, aligned, and committed to continuous improvement across everything we do.

Integrity

We believe that nothing is more important than our reputation and acting with honesty is fundamental to who we are.

Accountability

We embrace an ownership mentality by owning decisions and their outcomes. More than simply acknowledging mistakes, we actively learn from them to drive positive results.

Collaboration

We work together, across boundaries, to achieve our goals, objectives and mission. We actively engage our employee owners to seek input and solve problems.

Innovation

We anticipate and adapt to meet our business partners’ needs. We change and adjust based on the shifting demands of our company business partners or general circumstances.

A Legacy of Growth, Innovation, and Global Reach

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing Company has evolved from a small Milwaukee-based fabricator in 1941 into a major metal fabrication leader in Wisconsin with ESOP ownership and global manufacturing capabilities.

BUILDING TOGETHER

Our History

1941

William Wenthe and Arthur H. Davidson founded Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Company at 31st and Cherry Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1948

The Wenthe-Davidson Interlock Frame was born

1955

Profit Sharing Trust was Established

1960

Wenthe-Davidson expands further into the Electric Motor Industry

1967

Bill Wenthe passed away on February 17

1967

Harold Schuster became the company’s 2nd President

1968

Wenthe-Davidson’s footprint expanded and moved its operations to a 9-acre lot on Rogers Drive in New Berlin, WI

1977

Wenthe Davidson added additional production lines

1984

Wenthe’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan was established

1999

Fred Anderson became the company’s 3rd president

1999

Wenthe-Davidson moves from presses to CNC Turret Punches for production; enhances coil production lines

2001

Wenthe integrated the “Just in Time” inventory system

2003

Wenthe-Davidson achieved ISO 9001 registration

2005

Fred Anderson promoted to President and CEO

2005

Harold Schuster became the Chairman of the Board of Directors

2011

Arthur H. Davidson passed away April 16

2017

Wenthe became 100% employee owned

2024

Robby Ewing became the company’s 4th President

2024

Harold Schuster passed away on January 24

2024

Wenthe broke ground on their final expansion at this site bringing the total to 136,000 square feet

2025

Wenthe-Davidson added a new state -of-the-art Laser Cutter & Stopa system

2025

Robby Ewing promoted to President and CEO

2025

Fred Anderson became the Chairman of the Board of Directors

Let’s Get to Work

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’re not just manufacturers. We’re problem solvers, efficiency builders, and long-term partners. Whether you need fast turnaround, cost-effective solutions, or a manufacturing partner who truly understands your business, we’re here to help.

Why wait? Let’s build something great together.