Our History
Since its founding in 1891, Fulford Manufacturing Company has maintained a steadfast commitment to excellence in the metal manufacturing industry. Our journey began in the late 19th century, rooted in a tradition of craftsmanship and technical innovation that has spanned over a century of industrial evolution.
Throughout the decades, we have continuously adapted our manufacturing capabilities to meet the growing demands of our customers. By leveraging our long-standing heritage and extensive expertise, we remain a trusted leader in precision stamping and assemblies, honoring the legacy of quality established over 130 years ago.
Why Chose Fulford
Why Choose Fulford?
Manufacturing Experience Since 1891
More than a century of metalworking experience supporting automotive, OEM, and emblematic applications.
American Manufacturing
Based in East Providence, Rhode Island, we manufacture customer-specific components for domestic and international customers.
Quality and Traceability
Dimensional inspection, production checks, and lot traceability help us meet your specifications and documentation requirements.
Coordinated Production and Finishing
From stamping and assembly to in-house finishing and managed outside processing, our team helps coordinate your project through completion.
Our Facility
Location
Located on 4.3 acres in East Providence, Rhode Island, our facility provides 25,000 square feet of manufacturing space, with room for future expansion.
Operating Hours
( Office Hours ) Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Eastern Time.
( Production Hours ) Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM Eastern Time.
Production Resources
Eyelet Presses
- 35 eyelet presses, sizes 0–15, with 4–12 stations per press.
Deburring and Finishing
In-house deburring, washing, drying, and corrosion protection prepare parts for further processing, storage, or shipment.
Outside Processing
Heat treatment, electroplating, casting, and epoxy services are coordinated through approved suppliers whose performance we monitor.
Assembly and Packaging
Automatic and manual assembly and bagging capabilities support customer requirements.
Toolroom and Technical Support
Our in-house toolroom includes conventional and high-speed lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, screw arbors, and welding equipment to support production and tooling needs.
Engineering Support
Our engineers develop in-house drawings, process flow charts, production control plans, and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs). Our team applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and statistical techniques, with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions performed for most parts.