2026 Business Excellence Awards: Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc.

Award Category: Family-Owned Business, 250+ Employees

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc.

Headquarters: North Haven

Year Founded: 1924

Industry: Precision Metals Manufacturing and Distribution

Top Executive: Jonathan Ulbrich, Chief Executive Officer

Employees: 700-plus

Website: www.ulbrich.com

Founder: Frederick Christian Ulbrich Sr.

Family members currently employed at the company: Chris Ulbrich, Chairman of the Board and former CEO; Jonathan Ulbrich, CEO, son of Chris Ulbrich

Generation currently running the company: 4th

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc. is a precision metals manufacturer and distributor serving customers worldwide. The company produces stainless steel and specialty alloy strip and wire products for manufacturers in medical, aerospace, automotive, industrial, energy, electronics and other markets.

Headquartered in North Haven, Ulbrich has more than 700 employees globally, with divisions throughout the U.S., Mexico and Europe as well as a sales presence in Asia.

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Tell us about your recent accomplishments.

We recently celebrated 100 years in business, a milestone made possible by generations of employees, customers and family leadership. We also announced a 14,500-square-foot expansion at our Wallingford facility, including a new stretch-bend-leveling line, cafeteria and training center.

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This investment will strengthen our precision strip capabilities while creating more space for employees to gather, train and collaborate. We have also continued to grow through our Precision Alloys operation in New Bedford, Mass., which expands our ability to serve customers with wider precision-rolled strip products.

What are your family values?

At Ulbrich, family values mean looking out for one another, doing the right thing and taking pride in the work we do together. We care deeply about our employees, customers and communities, and we believe success should extend beyond our walls.

That spirit drives us to support local organizations, give back to the communities we call home, and keep building a company people are proud to be part of.

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