Mitchell Metal Products
Tool design through final assembly and finishing: progressive stamping, laser cutting, robotic welding, forming, fabrication, zinc plating and value-added assembly, with in-process inspection at every stage.
About us
Mitchell Metal Products and Wreath Rings
What started as one man and a single punch press is now two plants supplying manufacturers internationally.
The Mitchell Story
Making Metal Products in Merrill, Wisconsin Since 1954
Gordon and Arlette Mitchell started Mitchell Metal Products in 1954. Gordon struck out on his own with a single punch press, producing hardware for manufacturing projects, and added press capacity and forming capability over time to meet the need for high-quality metal products in the Central Wisconsin region.
Two years in, the business found its second life. Local wreath producers asked Gordon to make wire wreath rings for the Christmas supply industry, and in 1956 he did. Seventy years later, Mitchell is one of the largest producers of wire wreath rings in North America, and the same plant still stamps hardware for manufacturers.
Our products
One Manufacturer. Two Specialties.
For over 70 years, Mitchell Metal Products has been manufacturing custom metal components and specialty wreath rings. Two trusted lines, one locally-owned shop that sees every project through from start to finish.
Explore Metal Products
Mitchell Wreath Rings
Explore clamp rings, hand-tied rings, novelty shapes, clamp machines and accessories, recognized worldwide as the premier wire rings for Christmas and craft wreaths.
Celebrating 70+ Years
MANUFACTURING IN MERRILL, WISCONSIN SINCE 1954
Continuing the Tradition
Mitchell Metal Products Today
In 2008 the Mitchell family sold the business to a local investment group led by Timothy Zimmerman, and since 2020 Zimmerman has held sole controlling interest. The company stayed in Merrill, and much of the leadership came from inside it: Zimmerman and fellow buyer Daniel Frick were both long-tenured members of the Mitchell management team before the purchase.
Industries Served
We Understand Your Industry
Mitchell Metal Products serves manufacturers across many industries, bringing deep process knowledge, tight tolerances, and ISO-certified quality to every program.
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Window & Door Manufacturing
Juvenile & Office Furniture
Electrical Power Equipment
Construction Equipment
Satellite & Communications
Quality Systems
Excellence from Start to Finish
Every phase of production, from tool design and development through delivery of products is considered vital in our commitment to quality. In-process inspections by our team of experienced operators assure the highest quality throughout your production run.
We are ISO-9001-2015 certified, meaning you can be assured of robust systems designed to monitor our processes and provide you with products of the highest quality, performance and value. We take great pride in our operations. Associates and supervisors adhere to 5S Principles to keep work areas in order and ready to maximize throughput while minimizing variation.
Metal Products Success Stories
Manufacturing Challenges Solved
Electrical
Critical Plating Issue Solved
Mitchell helped a self-checkout manufacturer resolve a finish issue that was causing optical reader problems in the field. The solution improved plating consistency, reduced visible weld marks, and lowered production costs.
Electrical
Preventing Hidden Corrosion
A mainframe computer manufacturer needed better protection for hidden hinge surfaces exposed to humidity. Mitchell developed a layered finish system to help prevent corrosion and improve long-term performance.
Window & Door
Stainless Steel Flush Bolt
For the window and door industry, Mitchell manufactures a 100% stainless steel flush bolt assembly that requires multiple specialized processes. The part requires specialized forming, punching, riveting, and stainless steel production expertise.
Juvenile Furniture
Domestic Hardware Solution
A safety gate manufacturer needed a reliable, cost-competitive U.S. source for custom metal hardware. Mitchell developed the components needed to support its new wooden gate line, helping the company bring a domestically manufactured product to market.
Furniture
Smarter Fabricated Assembly Approach
An institutional furniture manufacturer needed a cost-effective source for a close-tolerance fabricated subassembly. Mitchell combined multiple manufacturing processes with robotic welding and quick-change fixturing to produce finished parts and deliver them directly to the customer’s work center.
Lighting
Building a Better Bracket Supply
A rugged lighting manufacturer needed a competitive bracket solution for plants in the U.S. and Europe. Mitchell engineered a custom resistance-welding work center to automate assembly and provide a reliable supply of finished brackets across both markets.
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Have a Print? Let's Talk About How to Make It.
Stamped, formed, welded, plated, and assembled in Merrill, Wisconsin. Prefer to talk it through? Call 800-967-7464.