Who We Are

Universal provides engineered acoustic, emission and filtration solutions for power generation, oil, gas, and industrial markets. Universal has particular expertise in air movement applications, diesel engines, and gas turbine engine systems. Even with an expansive solutions portfolio of standard products, Universal is recognized around the globe for its customized solutions for noise control, emission, and air filtration technologies.

We Deliver Quality Technical Solutions with Integrity and Excellent Service

Customers do business with Universal because of our level of technical expertise, integrity, unparalleled customer service, and high quality. Continuous innovation in design and manufacturing form the solid foundation and exemplary results of partnerships with our customers. Our dedication to customer service and value-added offerings are the cornerstone of our mission statement.

Business Principles

Universal is a customer driven business whose mission is to meet our customers' need for acoustic, emission, and filtration control solutions. Our dedicated employees create value for our customers, suppliers, investors, and communities. We create this value and maintain our brand integrity through:

  • Safe Working Environments
  • Meeting Quality Expectations
  • Providing Customized Solutions
  • Meeting Delivery Commitments
  • Responsive Service and Support
  • Continually Improving Processes to Achieve Business Results
  • Universal's Code of Conduct

History

Since being formed in 1959, Universal has always been focused on providing solutions to customers' acoustic, emission, and filtration control issues for large reciprocating and turbine engines as well as industrial air movement equipment. Acquired by Nelson Industries in 1971, Universal moved to Nelson's corporate and technology campus in Stoughton, Wisconsin. When Cummins Inc. (a global manufacturer of diesel engines) acquired Nelson Industries in 1998, Universal became a Cummins company. In 2007, Universal emerged as an independent company when it was sold by Cummins.

Today, Universal's global headquarters in Stoughton continues in its heritage of providing high quality products and services to our global customers through dedicated employees positioned around the world.


Universal global headquarters is located in Stoughton, Wisconsin, USA

Universal global headquarters in Stoughton, Wisconsin, USA

Universal maintains offices and manufacturing facilities around the world

A Global Company

Universal maintains offices and manufacturing facilities around the world. Our worldwide design and manufacturing capabilities allow us to customize each project based on geographic and economical needs and to provide economical and complete system solutions close to customers' facilities or installation sites.

Universal History Timeline
1959
Universal Silencer
formed
1971
Acquired by Nelson
Muffler
1985
Nelson Muffler
becomes Nelson
Industries
1998
Acquired by
Cummins, Inc.
2007
Spun off as
Universal
Silencer
2008
Universal Emissions
Technologies division formed
2010
Changed name to
Universal