history

Northwestern was incorporated in 1905 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The partners in this firm were the president, Kim Rosholt, and the inventor, Peter J. Holm. Northwestern Motor Company was incorporated in 1912. Kim Rosholt remained president of Northwestern Steel & Iron Works but was also named president of Northwestern Motor Company. Northwestern Motor Company was a subsidiary of Northwestern Steel & Iron Works and was created to handle the sales and services of machinery, while Northwestern Steel & Iron Works would concentrate on products related to canning and pressure cooking. In 1929, Northwestern Steel & Iron Works became National Pressure Cooking Co.