Eaton

What Eaton does

Eaton Fabricating, operating from a single facility at 1009 McAlpin Ct, Grafton, OH 44044, is a private regional metal fabrication job shop serving manufacturers in the Cleveland–Akron–Lorain–Medina industrial corridor of Northeast Ohio. The company runs an integrated production workflow under one roof, beginning with flat-sheet and tube laser cutting (Trumpf 5040 24kW and 6kW fiber lasers; TruLaser Tube 7000 with 30-foot automated loading), continuing through CNC turret punching (three Trumpf TC500 units with a 30+ year tooling catalog), precision press brake forming (360+ tons of Trumpf capacity with 0.005-inch tolerance), custom welding (MIG, TIG, IPG LightWeld XR laser, robotic cells), and Haas CNC machining, and finishing with batch powder coating (parts up to 8 ft x 8 ft x 22.5 ft, one of the largest batch systems in the Great Lakes region) and pre-assembly/kitting with dock-high shipping. Beyond parts fabrication, the shop builds custom industrial finishing-line equipment — chain-on-edge conveyors, batch cure ovens, industrial washers, spray booths, and spindle systems — turning it from a pure job shop into an equipment OEM for production-line buyers.

The business model is quote-based contract fabrication: OEMs, machine builders, and industrial contractors in Northeast Ohio submit drawings or RFQs via email ([email protected]), phone ((440) 926-3121), or a website contact form, and projects flow sequentially from cutting to assembly with pricing driven by material, thickness, tolerance, volume, and finishing requirements. The company explicitly markets single-source procurement as its value proposition, targeting the operational pain of vendor fragmentation across cutting, coating, and finishing. Marketing is lightweight and locally focused: targeted SEO service-area pages for Cleveland, Akron, and broader Northeast Ohio, industry-specific service pages for tube laser, powder coating, and finishing equipment, and direct bottom-of-funnel sales via phone and email. Headcount is undisclosed but appears small, with seven named contacts covering President, Assembly, Office Management, Engineering/Sales, QC, and Shipping functions. The company is privately held; no parent entity, funding history, or revenue figures are disclosed in the input.

Name

Eaton

Legal name

Eaton Corporation plc

Website

https://eatonfab.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eaton Fabricating is a private, single-site metal fabrication shop in Grafton, Ohio offering laser cutting, tube laser, welding, bending, punching, CNC machining, powder coating, and pre-assembly to Northeast Ohio OEMs, machine builders, and industrial contractors under a quote-based job-shop model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD), Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH), Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Metal fabrication
• Laser cutting
• Tube laser cutting
• Powder coating
• CNC machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Grafton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Job-shop fabrication services including laser cutting, tube laser cutting, welding, bending, punching, machining, powder coating, and pre-assembly. Revenue is project-based, generated from OEM supply chain customers, machine builders, and industrial contractors across Northeast Ohio.
2. Electrical Power Management Solutions: Eaton Corporation generates revenue primarily from electrical power management solutions, with the Electrical segment contributing 75% of revenue (projected to increase to 85% after the Vehicle and eMobility spin-off). Revenue model includes product sales, project-based contracts, and recurring service components for data center and industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eaton Fabricating Company is a precision metal fabrication job shop in Grafton, Ohio providing laser cutting (flat-sheet and tube), custom welding (MIG, TIG, laser, robotic), CNC machining, precision press brake bending, CNC turret punching, industrial powder coating, and pre-assembly/sub-assembly services. Operations are sequenced under one roof so OEM manufacturers, machine builders, and industrial contractors in Northeast Ohio can source cut-to-ship fabrication, forming, finishing, and contract assembly from a single vendor.

Product overview

Eaton Fabricating Company is a precision metal fabrication shop offering an integrated suite of manufacturing services under one roof in Grafton, Ohio. The portfolio centers on laser cutting (flat-sheet and tube), custom welding (MIG, TIG, laser, and robotic), precision bending, CNC machining, turret punching, and powder coating. Services are designed to flow sequentially from cutting through finishing and assembly, enabling customers to consolidate vendors. The company also fabricates custom industrial finishing equipment including conveyors, ovens, washers, and spray booths for manufacturing customers across Northeast Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Cutting Services Precision flat-sheet laser cutting using Trumpf 5040 fiber lasers (24kW and 6kW) for steel up to 1.50 inches, stainless steel, and aluminum with automated material handling. Serves OEM manufacturers, machine builders, and industrial contractors needing cut parts for production lines.
• Tube Laser Cutting Services Precision tube laser cutting using Trumpf TruLaser Tube 7000 for round, square, rectangular, and structural tubing up to 10-inch diameter with automated loading up to 30 feet and unloading up to 20 feet. Serves OEMs needing tube and structural components for equipment and assemblies.
• Custom Welding Services Custom welding services including MIG, TIG, IPG LightWeld XR laser welding, and robotic welding for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum assemblies, covering production and prototype volumes. Serves manufacturers requiring welded sub-assemblies and finished fabrications.
• Powder Coating Services Industrial powder coating services using one of the largest batch systems in the Great Lakes region, handling parts up to 8 ft x 8 ft x 22.5 ft with multi-stage pretreatment and curing up to 500°F. Serves OEMs and equipment builders requiring finished coated parts.
• CNC Machining Services CNC machining services on Haas VF-4 vertical mill and Haas ST-30Y lathe with live tooling for milled and turned components requiring tighter tolerances than standard fabrication processes. Serves OEM customers needing precision-machined features integrated with fabricated parts.
• Precision Bending Services Precision press brake bending with over 360 tons of combined capacity using Trumpf TruBend CNC brakes, Cidan up/down forming, and Ercolina roller equipment for complex profiles with 0.005-inch dimensional tolerance. Serves manufacturers requiring tight-tolerance formed components.
• CNC Turret Punching Services CNC turret punching on three Trumpf TC500 Trumatic 22-ton presses with tables up to 60 x 120 inches and a 30+ year tooling catalog for holes, slots, louvers, and formed features in sheet metal up to 3/16-inch carbon/aluminum and 1/8-inch stainless.
• Pre-Assembly and Sub-Assembly Services Pre-assembly and contract assembly services including sub-assembly of welded or mechanically fastened components, hardware installation, kitting, packaging, and dock-high shipping from the Grafton, Ohio facility. Serves OEMs needing assembled, kitted, and staged parts ready for shipment to their own customers.
• Industrial Finishing Equipment Fabrication Custom fabrication of industrial finishing equipment including chain-on-edge conveyors (5–100 lb ratings), spindle systems, batch cure ovens, industrial washers, spray booths, and integrated finishing line systems. Serves manufacturers and integrators building powder coat and wet paint finishing lines with production-line hardware tailored to specific part geometry, weight, and throughput.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q3 orders up 70% and sales up 40% year-over-year for Eaton Corporation driven by data center demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Boyd CorporationminorOthers · 1 January 2026Boyd Corporation sold its Thermal business to Eaton. This acquisition represents a strategic expansion of Eaton's thermal management capabilities within the gaskets and seals market, driven by growth in electric vehicle production, renewable energy projects, and industrial automation.
• FibrebondminorOthers · 1 January 2025Eaton Corporation sold Fibrebond to Graham Walker for approximately Rs 15,265 crore ($1.7 billion). As part of the deal condition, approximately Rs 2,155 crore ($240 million) in bonuses were distributed to around 540 employees.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Public contract metal fabrication and machining company serving heavy-duty equipment, construction, and industrial OEM customers from multiple U.S. facilities; closest comparable in terms of diversified fabrication services (cutting, forming, welding, machining, assembly) sold to similar industrial customer profiles.
• Shape Corp: Mid-sized contract metal fabricator specializing in roll forming, laser cutting, welding, and assembly for automotive and industrial OEM customers; comparable scope of integrated fabrication services and OEM-direct GTM motion.
• BTD Manufacturing: Minnesota-based contract metal manufacturer offering laser cutting, tube laser, welding, stamping, machining, powder coating, and assembly; very close service-portfolio match to Eaton Fabricating's integrated suite, serving industrial OEM customers.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: Industrial coatings and metal finishing company offering powder coating, anodizing, plating, and assembly across multiple U.S. facilities; directly comparable to Eaton Fabricating's powder coating operation both as a competitor and as a potential adjacent-service peer for finish-heavy OEM contracts.
• Kaspar Companies / Kaspar Manufacturing: Midwestern contract metal fabricator offering laser cutting, welding, stamping, machining, and powder coating to OEM customers in industrial markets; similar mid-market, multi-process service profile targeting regional manufacturers.
• Astro Metalcraft / Astro Manufacturing: Regional precision metal fabrication shop offering laser cutting, welding, forming, machining, and finishing services to industrial customers; similar mid-sized, integrated service model and direct-sale GTM targeting OEM manufacturers.
• Dunlee (longer-tail: Pro-Fab Inc.): Midwestern contract metal fabricator specializing in laser cutting, tube laser, bending, welding, and powder coating for industrial OEM customers; very close peer in equipment mix and service-level integration typical of the regional job-shop segment.

Broad incumbents

• Worthington Industries: Large publicly traded processor and contract manufacturer of steel and pressure cylinders with broad metal fabrication capabilities; broader and more diversified than Eaton Fab but competes for similar OEM contract manufacturing and processing work, including laser and tube processing.

Regional players

• R&L Industries / R&M Manufacturing: Ohio-region contract metal fabricator offering laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing to industrial OEM customers; comparable scope and geography, making it a direct regional competitor for Cleveland–Akron business.
• MMP Industries / EMTEK: Pennsylvania-based precision metal fabrication and machining shop serving industrial OEM customers; comparable integrated fabrication and finishing capabilities, but operates outside Ohio geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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