WOODVILLE, Wis. – What began in a 2,500-square-foot pole shed in Woodville, Wisconsin, in 1986 has grown into a manufacturing company serving customers across multiple industries and around the world. This year, OEM Fabricators celebrates 40 years of growth, innovation, and a commitment to its Team Members, customers, and communities.
As OEM marks this milestone, the company recognizes the generations of current and former Team Members, their families, customers, suppliers, educational partners, and communities whose contributions have made its success possible.
Over the past four decades, OEM has steadily expanded its capabilities in fabrication, welding, machining, painting, finishing, and assembly. Today, facilities in Woodville, Neillsville, and Phillips, Wisconsin, manufacture components and assemblies used in applications ranging from mining equipment and passenger trains to rescue vehicles and service trucks.
While technology, equipment, and manufacturing processes have evolved, one thing has remained constant: OEM’s success is built on its people. The craftsmanship, problem-solving abilities, and dedication of its Team Members have been the foundation of the company’s growth and its reputation for quality and service.
That commitment to people extends beyond the manufacturing floor. OEM has been recognized as a Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace for its efforts to support Team Members and their families. Most recently, the company received a 2026 Rosie Award from Health Rosetta, recognizing its innovative approach to employee healthcare, which emphasizes improved access to quality care while managing costs. OEM also maintains strong partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, and universities to introduce young people to careers in manufacturing and help develop the workforce of tomorrow.
From its roots in western Wisconsin, OEM’s products have reached six of the world’s seven continents. International customer relationships have helped bring manufacturing opportunities to Wisconsin, while certifications including ISO 9001 and EN 15085-2 have strengthened the company’s ability to serve customers in demanding industries and global markets.
As OEM celebrates its past, it is also making significant investments in its future.
Production is expected to begin shortly at the company’s Baldwin facility, adding capacity for larger fabricated components and assemblies. OEM is also announcing plans for a new manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, focused on aluminum and stainless steel components. Groundbreaking is planned for late 2026, with operations expected to begin in fall 2027.
Together, these investments will expand OEM’s manufacturing capabilities, open opportunities in new markets, and support continued economic growth in the communities where it operates. The company also remains focused on investments in technology, workforce development, and process improvements to strengthen its competitiveness in an evolving manufacturing industry.
As OEM Fabricators looks toward its next 40 years, the company remains committed to the principles that have guided it since 1986: taking care of its people, delivering quality products, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities for the future.
To everyone who has been part of OEM’s journey, past and present, thank you. Your hard work, trust, and support have made these first 40 years possible and laid the foundation for the next chapter.
