ULVEN COMPANIES
HISTORY
The Ulven Companies were founded in 1971 with a focus on producing high-quality forged forestry products. Starting as Ulven Forging, the company quickly earned a reputation for quality and timely delivery.
Ulven Forging moved to a larger facility outside Hubbard, Oregon. Over the years, it expanded its capabilities from open die forging to include closed die hammer forging, press forging, and upset forging becoming one of the most versatile forge shops in the United States.
In 1986, Ulven acquired Skookum, a Pacific Northwest company with roots dating back to 1890. Initially focused on repairing and building logging blocks, Skookum evolved to manufacture durable rigging products for industries such as defense, utilities, and oil & gas. This acquisition expanded Ulven’s market reach and product line, which now includes a broad range of offerings developed through additional acquisitions.
Ulven Forging & Skookum put a major focus on growing defense work with both DLA and prime contractors. Today, we support numerous funded vehicle platforms and weapons systems across many branches of the military.
Ulven founded Wolf Steel Foundry to meet customer demand for quality castings.
Ulven partnered with Brookway Machining for the Brooklyn Bridge renovation project, later acquiring the company to add CNC machining capabilities to their operations.
Ulven incorporated Houston Structures, acquiring assets of STX Structures, and focused on infrastructure projects involving wire rope and bridge strand assemblies.
Ulven acquired Hale Iron Works, a manufacturer of rigging products in Georgia, integrating its product line into Skookum.
Skookum launched its own line of oil field elevator links.
Ulven Aerospace & Precision Solutions (UAPS) became a standalone subsidiary, focusing on aerospace and precision machining, with ITAR registration and AS9100D certification.
Today, the Ulven team remains dedicated to quality and innovation, continually adapting to the demands of a global marketplace while upholding a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.