Early History
In 1969, Lloyd Hansen purchased Tollett Tool and Die where he had been the general manager for 9 years. The business was renamed Ultra Tool & Die and was located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, specializing in precision tooling, metal stamping dies, and specialty machines. Ultra Tool was an early adopter of Wire EDM technology which drastically changed the way tools were built. The name was changed to Ultra Tool and Manufacturing in the early 1970s when the company's focus shifted to include contract metal stamping. The metal stamping operation gradually expanded with the success of two of its major customers -
Harley-Davidson and Alliant Techsystems (formally Honeywell Defense).

Ultra Tool Milestones
1986
In keeping with the tradition of embracing new technology, laser machining was added with the purchase of a 500 watt laser system. Ultra Tool uses laser machining to support tooling and manufacturing functions and to provide quick turnaround for short-run production.

1988
Terry Hansen, Lloyd's son, became president and owner of Ultra Tool and Manufacturing.
Terry spent eight years in various positions throughout the company including apprentice, journeyman toolmaker, quality control, and vice-president of manufacturing prior to assuming the role of president.

1989
Ultra Tool was awarded a "Vendor Appreciation Award" from Harley-Davidson which recognized Ultra Tool as a quality supplier and also recognized the long-term partnership between the two companies.

1995
Ultra Tool was recognized as a ship-to-stock supplier for Alliant Techsystems Combined Effects Munitions program. This award was the result of an extensive quality survey performed by Alliant personnel and Ultra Tool's quality history during the program.

1998
Ultra Tool doubled its space and built a new custom-designed 41,000 sq. ft. facility to meet the needs and challenges of its customers. This new expanded tool room and press room were embraced by employees and customers alike.

2002
• Fiskars Brands, Inc., a current customer, rewards Ultra Tool's quality program by eliminating
its incoming inspection of all parts received.
• A research and development effort was begun to establish smart die technology in pursuit of
zero-defects production. This advancement gives Ultra Tool the ability to measure and adjust the die during operation to insure perfect parts. This effort will also allow for in-die welding and assembly.

2003
• The ability to design dies in 3D was added to meet customer demand.
• A 400 ton Minster punch press was purchased to expand stamping capabilities.
• Ultra Tool opened a second plant as a distribution and secondary operations center
with 11,000 sq. ft.

2004
Ultra Tool accepted a long-term agreement with Harley-Davidson to meet quality and pricing goals in exchange for continued growth with the motor company.

Today
Celebrating 38 years in business, Ultra Tool currently employees 100 people and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI. We continue to grow and excel through our core strength of exceptional tooling, top-notch equipment and commitment to new technology. Through on-going training, education and technology, Ultra Tool's employees are finding innovative ways of producing highly complex parts and assemblies for challenging projects.