Verified Nov 2026
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Beloit, Wisconsin
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Since 1872
Fairbanks Morse Defense is a manufacturer headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, founded in 1872. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $250 to $500 million, and is privately held. The company serves the military and defense, marine, automotive, renewable energy, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced a $100 million contract to support global submarine availability, and it opened a Davit manufacturing centre in Poland.
Fairbanks Morse Defense at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1872
Headquarters
Beloit, Wisconsin
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1838
Industries
Automotive
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1838
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · France · Belgium · United Kingdom
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Fairbanks Morse Defense.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced a $100 million contract award in October 2026 to accelerate global submarine availability, according to its own announcement.
Its listed capabilities include welding, CNC machining, casting, assembly, valve and actuator production, and electric motor manufacturing, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
It is a privately held company with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees, and it is reported to be in talks with the U.S. Navy about Seawolf-class submarine repairs.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
154 years in operation (founded 1872).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Fairbanks Morse Defense is a manufacturer headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, founded in 1872. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $250 to $500 million, and is privately held. The company serves the military and defense, marine, automotive, renewable energy, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced a $100 million contract to support global submarine availability, and it opened a Davit manufacturing centre in Poland.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1872 |
Headquarters | Beloit, Wisconsin |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Fairbanks Morse Defense makes
Its listed capabilities include welding, CNC machining, casting, assembly, valve and actuator production, and electric motor manufacturing, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Valve, Actuator, Assembly, CNC Machining, Machining, Aluminum, Steel, Electric Motor, Casting (source: fairbanksmorsedefense.com).
Certifications
Fairbanks Morse Defense is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — fairbanksmorsedefense.com
ISO 45001 — fairbanksmorsedefense.com
ISO 9001 — fairbanksmorsedefense.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced a $100 million contract award in October 2026 to accelerate global submarine availability, according to its own announcement. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1838 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · France · Belgium · United Kingdom.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Fairbanks Morse Defense in talks with Navy about Seawolf-class submarine repairs - Breaking Defense (breakingdefense.com)
2026-10-27 — Fairbanks Morse Defense Awarded $100M Contract to Accelerate Global Submarine Availability - FMD (fairbanksmorsedefense.com)
2026-10-20 — New Fairbanks Morse Defense Center of Excellence Doubles Manufacturing Capacity at Pascagoula Naval Propulsion Facility - FMD (fairbanksmorsedefense.com)
2026-08-17 — Fairbanks Morse Defense Breaks Ground on Davit Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Poland - FMD (fairbanksmorsedefense.com)
2026-07-07 — Fairbanks Morse Defense Closes Rolls-Royce Acquisition, Anchoring Canadian Presence - FMD (fairbanksmorsedefense.com)
2026-01-14 — Fairbanks Morse Defense is Uniquely Positioned to Reinforce Industrial Capacity as a Pillar of Defense, in Honor of America 250 - FMD (fairbanksmorsedefense.com)
Facilities
Fairbanks Morse Defense is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin. Public sources also reference these locations:
Redzikowo, Poland — fairbanksmorsedefense.com
Company details
It is a privately held company with an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees, and it is reported to be in talks with the U.S. Navy about Seawolf-class submarine repairs. Fairbanks Morse Defense was founded in 1872, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 154 years in operation (founded 1872). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Fairbanks Morse Defense do?
Fairbanks Morse Defense is a manufacturer headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, founded in 1872. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $250 to $500 million, and is privately held. The company serves the military and defense, marine, automotive, renewable energy, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced a $100 million contract to support global submarine availability, and it opened a Davit manufacturing centre in Poland.
Where is Fairbanks Morse Defense headquartered?
Fairbanks Morse Defense is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin (701 White Avenue, Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511).
When was Fairbanks Morse Defense founded?
Fairbanks Morse Defense was founded in 1872.
How big is Fairbanks Morse Defense?
Fairbanks Morse Defense has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Fairbanks Morse Defense hold?
Fairbanks Morse Defense lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Fairbanks Morse Defense import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1838 inbound shipments for Fairbanks Morse Defense, with top origins including Germany · France · Belgium · United Kingdom.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 800-356-6955
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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