National Presto Industries, Inc. is a manufacturing company that conducts business through two business segments: Housewares/Small Appliance and Defense Products. The Housewares/Small Appliance segment manufactures and distributes small electrical appliances and housewares, including comfort appliances, pressure cookers and canners, and kitchen electrics. The Defense Products segment manufactures precision mechanical, electromechanical and electronic assembly components for the U.S. government and sub-contractors.