ABOUT PBI
A Wisconsin family shop. Three decades of repeat parts.
Founded in 1992 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. In Plymouth since 2000. Still family-run.
Perma-Brass, Inc. was founded in 1992 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, by the Puls family, who still run it today. We started out supplying the plumbing industry with high-quality machined and plated castings.
As we grew, we brought the processes we had built on castings to new markets and industries. In 2000 we moved to Plymouth and increased our capacity and expertise by acquiring Taurus Tool & Machine, Inc., an independent production machine shop.
In 2007, Perma-Brass and Taurus Tool & Machine, Inc. earned ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev B certification for machined components for multiple industries, including defense and aerospace. We have kept them current ever since. Today we are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Rev D Aerospace certified.
Now we run production and repeat parts for aerospace, defense and other demanding industries. We make difficult parts routine.
OUR STORY
From plumbing castings to aerospace components.
1992
Perma-Brass is founded
Machined and plated castings for the plumbing industry.
2000
Taurus Tool & Machine joins
An independent production machine shop adds capacity and expertise.
2007
ISO 9001 & AS9100 certified
ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev B for machined components for defense, aerospace and other industries.
Today
ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100:2016 Rev D Certified
Production CNC machining for aerospace, defense and demanding industries where precision matters.
Our History
Since 1992.
From plumbing castings to aerospace parts.
1992Perma-Brass is foundedIn Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Machined & plated castings for plumbing
2000Move to PlymouthTaurus Tool & Machine, Inc. joins, adding capacity and expertise
2007ISO 9001 & AS9100 certifiedMachined parts for aerospace & defense
TodayAerospace, defense & demanding industriesISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D certified
MEET THE TEAM
The people behind every part.
A family-led team with deep roots in engineering, production machining and Swiss-style turning.
Andy Puls
PRESIDENT & MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Andy started at Perma-Brass at age 12 and has more than two decades of hands-on experience, including time at four other production machining companies before taking the lead here. He studied psychology and engineering at UW–Madison. He's the one people call when a part seems impossible. He programs multi-axis and Swiss-style machines, designs the fixtures and processes that make tough parts repeatable, and can troubleshoot a machine or a process faster than anyone in the shop. He also brings deep experience in automation. Off the clock, he's an avid fisherman, from fly fishing to big trophy fishing.
Judy Puls
VP, GENERAL MANAGER & CONTROLLER
Judy joined Perma-Brass in 1995 and runs the business side of the company. She holds a B.S. in finance and marketing from UW–Madison and an M.S. in accounting from UW–Milwaukee. An accountant by training, she spent years at Kohler Co., first as Credit Manager and then as Marketing Manager, and brought that corporate discipline to PBI. Today she oversees finance and accounting, production scheduling, human resources, purchasing, marketing and customer relations, so customers have one person who keeps their orders on track. After three decades on the shop floor, she also knows the parts and processes PBI runs, which helps her connect what customers need with what the shop delivers. She loves spreadsheets almost as much as she loves her family. For many years she ran a short-term rental on a beautiful Wisconsin lake, and she is a past president of St. Paul’s Church in Sheboygan Falls.
Ken Puls
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
Ken founded Perma-Brass in Sheboygan in 1992 and has been integral to its growth for more than 30 years. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from UW–Madison and an MBA from UW–Milwaukee. He started the company supplying machined and plated castings to the plumbing industry, then led its move to Plymouth and its acquisition of Taurus Tool & Machine, Inc. in 2000. Under his leadership as President, PBI grew into aerospace and defense work and earned its ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications. Before Perma-Brass, he held project engineering and manufacturing management roles at Kohler Co. Today, as chairman, he brings decades of engineering and business experience to the team. He is also a licensed commercial pilot.
Our People
A great place to work.
We treat our people well. It shows in every part we ship.
- Respect on the floor
- Skills that grow
- Pride in every part
Stainless, brass and cast parts, machined in Plymouth.
OUR FACILITY
937 Pilgrim Road, Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Everything under one roof: CNC Swiss, live-tool lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, automated cells and CMM inspection.
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Have a production part to quote?
Send us your drawing, material and annual quantities. Repeat parts are our specialty.
Or call the office: 920-892-6100