usher precision's history

In 1972, on a small private air strip just 30 minutes west of Portland, OR, Darryl Usher, Dick Van Grunsven, and Karl Usher came together to build their own airplanes.  In order to achieve their dreams, Darryl / Karl started what was then known as Usher Enterprises (the manufacturing company), and Van Grunsven starting Vans Aircraft (the airplane company). Over the next 50+ years these 3 men helped pave the way for two premier companies in their respective industries. Years after Karl started cutting sheet metal with tin snips, he took over the family business from his dad, and renamed the company Usher Precision Manufacturing. 

We have evolved over time in our machining offerings, added a few employees, and spread footprint out across the western part of the United States.  What was once a shop of 3, in a 2400 sq. ft. airplane hanger, with a few pairs of tin snips, had grown to two companies totaling over 46,000 sq. ft., across 2 states, and multiple divisions (with all making parts a little quicker than those tin snips ever did). 

Usher Precision Manufacturing Arizona has carried on the history, ideologies, and pursuit of greatness that Karl and Darryl embodied for so many years. Our next 50 years will be built off a younger generation that is still laser focused on serving the customer with quality products that are priced right, while separating ourselves from our competitors, and embracing the advancement in technology  that will make us a top shop within the United States. 

What started with 3 guys, a love of airplanes, and some tin snips, is now an established machining hub that is exceeding industry standards, and USHERing in a new era of precision manufacturing.