NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC
National Presto Industries is a company founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Originally called "Northwestern Steel and Iron Works" the company changed its name to the "National Pressure Cooker Company" in 1929 and then National Presto Industries, Inc. 1953. The company originally produced pressure canners for commercial, and later home, use. Beginning in 1939, the company introduced small home-use cooking appliances. The company was admitted to the New York Stock Exchange on March 3, 1969.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
National Presto Industries is a company founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Originally called "Northwestern Steel and Iron Works" the company changed its name to the "National Pressure Cooker Company" in 1929 and then National Presto Industries, Inc. 1953. The company originally produced pressure canners for commercial, and later home, use. Beginning in 1939, the company introduced small home-use cooking appliances. The company was admitted to the New York Stock Exchange on March 3, 1969. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: NPK (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Frequently asked questions
When was NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC founded?
Founded: 1905. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC?
Headquarters location: Eau Claire. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC?
Business sectors: product. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
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