Petersen
Petersen Inc. is a Utah-based advanced manufacturer founded in 1961, offering custom fabrication, precision machining, design engineering, field services, and 3PL warehousing to aerospace, nuclear, mining, petrochemical, and industrial clients from over 1.3 million sq ft of facilities in Ogden and Pocatello.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersOgden, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Petersen does
Petersen Inc. (legal name Petersen Incorporated) is a privately held advanced manufacturing company founded in 1961 by Denis Petersen in Ogden, Utah. The company operates from a primary campus of over 1.3 million sq ft of manufacturing, fabrication, and machining facilities in Ogden, supplemented by a 73,000 sq ft secondary site in Pocatello, Idaho, and over 1.5 million sq ft of dedicated warehousing and 3PL space. Petersen delivers custom fabrication, precision machining, large-format CNC work (turning up to 15 ft diameter, milling up to 66 ft length), design engineering, field services, and third-party logistics to a regulated-industry customer base that includes the U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, Boeing, Bechtel, Westinghouse, Chevron, and Kennecott/Rio Tinto. Its technical stack features SolidWorks, ANSYS, Catia, and Autodesk for 3D modeling and FEA, full NQA-1, AS9100D, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ASME U/U2/S, and NRC certifications, in-house non-destructive evaluation and a 60,000-lb materials testing lab.
Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, quote-driven contracts for one-off fabrication, multi-year program work, and recurring 3PL warehousing services; pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by specification, material, tolerance, and volume. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by website-driven project inquiries, with relationship-driven capture into prime contractors and government agencies. Petersen was 100% employee-owned prior to its April 2022 acquisition by Precinmac — a diversified precision manufacturer headquartered in South Paris, Maine — under which Petersen now operates as part of the Precinmac Large Format Division alongside Major Tool and Machine, sharing executive leadership between the two entities.
The customer base is concentrated in nuclear, aerospace, mining, petrochemical, and general industrial verticals, with nuclear and aerospace (Boeing, Bechtel, DOE, NASA) as primary anchors. The company holds multiple industry awards (Bechtel Global Supplier Award 2020-2021, Utah Manufacturer of the Year 2019, repeated Best of State Fabrication awards) and supports a brand-building effort through an internal podcast, active social channels, and community involvement. A secondary, more recent source (dated 2026-05-04) indicates Alamo Group has closed an acquisition of Petersen with integration underway, suggesting a subsequent ownership transition beyond Precinmac that should be confirmed with primary sources.
Petersen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Petersen
- Legal name
- Petersen Incorporated
- Website
- https://peterseninc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Petersen Inc. is a Utah-based advanced manufacturer founded in 1961, offering custom fabrication, precision machining, design engineering, field services, and 3PL warehousing to aerospace, nuclear, mining, petrochemical, and industrial clients from over 1.3 million sq ft of facilities in Ogden and Pocatello.
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- akta.pro rank
Petersen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Industrial Fabrication and Precision Machining
- NAICS
- Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)
- SIC
- Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)
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Where Petersen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ogden
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Petersen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Fabrication Services: Project-based custom fabrication services for industrial, nuclear, aerospace, mining, and petrochemical applications. Revenue is generated through one-time contracts and long-term project work.
- Precision Machining Services: Precision machining services ranging from small intricate parts to large-scale machining up to 15-feet diameter. Billed on project/quotes basis for custom parts and components.
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Warehousing: Warehousing, fulfillment, kitting, distribution, packaging, and inventory management services. Over 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space available.
- Field Services: On-site installation, maintenance, and industrial shutdown/turnaround services provided by experienced millwrights and construction teams.
- Design Engineering Services: Engineering design, 3D modeling, stress analysis, and project management services supporting fabrication and manufacturing projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Petersen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Petersen Incorporated provides custom metal fabrication, precision machining, design engineering, and 3PL warehousing services from over 1.3 million square feet of facilities in Ogden, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. The company manufactures components, equipment, and assemblies for the nuclear, aerospace, mining, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, including nuclear melters, gloveboxes, and spent fuel casks, aerospace ground support equipment and flight hardware, large mining equipment, and petrochemical pressure vessels and modules. All work is project-based and quote-driven, supported by NQA-1, AS9100D, NADCAP, ASME, and ISO certifications.
Product overview
Petersen Inc. is a world-class advanced manufacturing company offering integrated fabrication, precision machining, and 3PL warehouse and distribution services. The company operates over 1.3 million square feet of facilities in Ogden, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho, serving diverse industries including aerospace, nuclear, mining, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. The core product portfolio centers on Fabrication Services (including nuclear, aerospace, mining, petrochemical, and industrial fabrication) complemented by Machining Services (turning, milling, precision machining), Design Engineering, Field Services, and Warehousing/3PL Services. Specialized offerings include nuclear products such as gloveboxes, melters, and spent fuel casks for Department of Energy projects, aerospace ground support equipment and flight hardware, and large-scale industrial equipment. The company operates as part of Precinmac, a diversified manufacturer, following its acquisition in April 2022.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Custom Fabrication Services Complete custom fabrication services including design engineering, advanced manufacturing, machining, paint/blast/powder coat, tool build, forming, rolling, HD plasma cut, waterjet, and blanking, serving aerospace, nuclear, mining, petrochemical, and industrial customers with project-based deliverables such as nuclear melters, gloveboxes, spent fuel casks, aerospace tooling and ground support equipment, mining dump beds and tunnel boring machines, and petrochemical pressure vessels and modules.
- Precision Machining Services Precision multi-axis CNC machining including turning up to 15-feet diameter (10-feet under the rails), horizontal milling up to 12 x 62 feet, small precision machining in climate-controlled facilities, ID/OD grinding, surface grinding, wire EDM, sinker EDM, heat treat, and vibratory deburring, producing parts ranging from small intricate components to large-scale industrial pieces for aerospace, nuclear, mining, petrochemical, and industrial customers.
- Warehousing and 3PL Services Third-party logistics services including warehousing, fulfillment, kitting, distribution, packaging, inventory management, shipping, and operational support across more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space, offered to enterprise customers needing integrated logistics alongside fabrication programs.
- Design Engineering Services Multi-disciplined engineering and design services using 3D modeling (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Autodesk, Catia), FEA simulation, stress analysis, value engineering, project management, and construction services, supporting fabrication and machining programs from concept through manufacturing with ASME compliance tools including Compress by Codeware and NozzlePRO.
- Field Services Licensed maintenance and construction services including on-site installation, industrial shutdowns and turnarounds, rebuilds, and plant maintenance, delivered by experienced millwrights and support personnel for turn-key solutions at customer sites in nuclear, petrochemical, aerospace, and industrial environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.98% inventory accuracy over 10 years
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Petersen
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Petersen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Petersen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Major Tool and MachinecorePart of the same Precinmac Large Format Division as Petersen Inc. Located in Indianapolis, IN. Both companies serve complementary industrial markets and share leadership (Mike Griffith serves as President of both Petersen Inc. and Major Tool & Machine).
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Petersen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Major Tool & Machine: Sister company under Precinmac's Large Format Division, also led by Mike Griffith. Provides large-format precision machining, fabrication, and engineering services to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers — overlapping capability footprint and customer mix with Petersen.
- Matrix Service Company: U.S. engineering, fabrication, and construction firm serving the same end markets as Petersen — including nuclear, petrochemical, and industrial — with comparable pressure vessel, module, and field services exposure.
- Haynes International: Manufacturer and fabricator of high-performance alloys serving aerospace, chemical processing, and industrial markets. Comparable in specialty metal fabrication and precision machining for regulated end markets.
- Team Inc. Provider of specialty industrial services including machining, fabrication, and on-site field services to the power, petrochemical, and nuclear end markets Petersen serves, with overlapping client profiles.
- Northwest Pipe Company: Fabricator of large-diameter welded steel pipe and fabricated pipe products for water, energy, and industrial infrastructure. Overlaps with Petersen's fabricated pipe, pressure vessel, and ASME B31 work for energy customers.
- Circor International: Manufacturer of engineered valves and fabricated flow-control products for aerospace, defense, and industrial/process markets. Comparable in scope of engineered, certified fabrication serving similar regulated buyers.
Broad incumbents
- Precinmac: Petersen's former parent (acquired April 2022) and a diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies across the U.S. and Canada. Operates the same Large Format Division as Petersen, providing direct portfolio overlap and shared capabilities.
- Babcock & Wilcox: Larger, publicly traded supplier of nuclear steam generators, environmental equipment, and industrial fabrication. A scaled incumbent operating in Petersen's nuclear and industrial fabrication verticals with overlapping ASME/NQA-1 capabilities.
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Diversified defense, nuclear, and industrial manufacturer offering engineered products and fabrication services to aerospace, naval, and energy customers. Competes for similar nuclear and aerospace manufacturing programs at greater scale and breadth.
- BWX Technologies: Larger, publicly traded nuclear components and fuel manufacturer serving the U.S. Navy, DOE, and commercial nuclear markets. Overlaps with Petersen's NQA-1-certified nuclear fabrication, glovebox, and cask business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Petersen social profiles
Digital presencePetersen compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance24 records
Petersen financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Petersen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Petersen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Petersen M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Petersen
What does Petersen do?
Petersen Incorporated provides custom metal fabrication, precision machining, design engineering, and 3PL warehousing services from over 1.3 million square feet of facilities in Ogden, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. The company manufactures components, equipment, and assemblies for the nuclear, aerospace, mining, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, including nuclear melters, gloveboxes, and spent fuel casks, aerospace ground support equipment and flight hardware, large mining equipment, and petrochemical pressure vessels and modules. All work is project-based and quote-driven, supported by NQA-1, AS9100D, NADCAP, ASME, and ISO certifications.
Is Petersen a public or private company?
Petersen is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Petersen founded?
Petersen was founded in 1961. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Petersen based?
Petersen is headquartered in Ogden, United States, in the North America region.
How does Petersen make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Fabrication Services are the primary driver. The others are precision Machining Services, third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Warehousing, field Services and design Engineering Services.
Who are Petersen's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Major Tool & Machine, Matrix Service Company, Haynes International, Team Inc., Northwest Pipe Company and Circor International. Broad incumbents are Precinmac, Babcock & Wilcox, Curtiss-Wright Corporation and BWX Technologies.
Does Petersen have an API?
No public API is recorded for Petersen.
What industry is Petersen in?
Petersen's product category is Custom Industrial Fabrication and Precision Machining. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJALAH, Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines). Its NAICS code is 3324 and its SIC code is 3443.