The Wagner Companies

Name

The Wagner Companies

Legal name

R&B Wagner, Inc.

Website

https://wagnercompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Railing Systems

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Railings, Stairs & Accessibility Features (Outdoor) (HSAPALAL)

Keywords

• Architectural railing systems
• Metal fabrication services
• Illuminated handrail systems
• Glass railing components
• Custom metal manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Railing Components and Systems Sales: Sale of proprietary railing systems (glass, cable, aluminum, illuminated) and components (brackets, elbows, flanges, connectors, posts, caps) through direct sales and e-commerce platform. Products sold as individual components or complete pre-fabricated systems.
2. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: ISO 9001:2015-certified industrial fabrication including metal laser cutting, stamping, pipe bending and rolling, CNC services. Serves Midwest region as go-to resource for custom metal fabrication and OEM parts.
3. Installation and Technical Services: Field measurement services, technical installation consulting, and turnkey installation services including design support, on-site consultation, and complete project management from measurement through installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Wagner Companies designs, manufactures, and distributes architectural railing systems (glass, cable, aluminum, and illuminated LED handrail) and their component parts, selling both as individual SKUs through e-commerce and as engineered custom systems via RFQ. The company also operates an ISO 9001:2015-certified industrial metal fabrication business providing laser cutting, stamping, pipe bending, rolling, and CNC services for OEM and custom architectural metalwork customers in the Midwest. Turnkey installation services cover field measurement, engineering, and on-site assembly of glass, cable, picket, mesh, and aluminum railing systems with optional integrated lighting.

Product overview

Wagner is an architectural railing systems manufacturer and metal fabrication company offering a comprehensive portfolio of railing solutions and services. The core product lines include four distinct glass railing systems (Legato post system, PanelGrip and Level Lock Plus shoe moulding systems, and traditional glass systems), four aluminum railing system series (Series 5H/5P/5C pipe railings and Series 9 picket/cable railings), the Ultra-tec cable railing system, and the Lumenrail family of illuminated LED railing products featuring Bantam, Lumenpod (16, 28, 30), Lumenlinear, and Lumenpost components. Supporting products include commercial bike racks, electrical junction boxes (ENDURALL), safety components (Kee Safety), and mechanical connectors (Splice-Lock, Wedge-Lock, Slip-Fit, Wagnerail, Interna-Rail). The company also provides industrial metal fabrication services (laser cutting, stamping, bending, CNC) and professional installation services ranging from field measurements to complete turnkey solutions. Wagner operates as an employee-owned company (ESOP) since 2015, with over 170 years of history dating back to 1850.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lumenrail: Family of illuminated architectural handrail products utilizing linear and point-source luminaries with LED technology for life safety and ambient lighting applications.
• PanelGrip
• Level Lock Plus
• Legato
• Ultra-tec
• Interna-Rail
• Wagnerail
• Superior Aluminum
• Series 5H
• Series 5P
• Series 5C
• Series 9P and 9W
• Series 9C
• Bantam
• Lumenlinear
• Lumenpod 16
• Lumenpod 28
• Lumenpod 30
• Lumenpost
• SiteRacks
• ENDURALL

Products and services

• Legato Glass Post Railing System A modular glass post railing system offering round, square, and blade post styles in 316 stainless steel. Mechanical assembly requires no special tools or training, and it is code-compliant for guard, stair, or ramp applications in commercial and residential projects.
• PanelGrip Dry Glaze Glass Shoe Moulding System A dry glaze glass shoe moulding system featuring durable locking mechanisms and a lightweight aluminum base shoe for faster, more cost-effective frameless glass railing installation. Patented design.
• Level Lock Plus Adjustable Glass Railing System An adjustable glass shoe moulding system allowing glass to tilt up to 2 degrees in either direction for precise alignment. Features a grooved inner channel preventing mechanism shifting and a symmetrical design allowing glass installation on either side of the base shoe. Reported to install 3x faster than other leading dry glaze shoe moulding systems.
• Ultra-tec Cable Railing System Cable railing system providing optimal sight lines and a sleek stainless steel design. Features Invisiware technology with all hardware hidden inside end posts for a pristine appearance. Distributed by Wagner.
• Aluminum Railing Systems (Series 5H, 5P, 5C, 9P, 9W, 9C) A complete line of non-weld aluminum pipe, picket, and cable railing systems assembled with mechanical fasteners and epoxy structural adhesive. Series 5H is horizontal pipe; 5P adds pickets; 5C adds cable infill; 9P/9W are picket railings with cast aluminum fittings; 9C is square post cable railing with hidden fittings. Available in commercial, residential, and pool heights; meets OSHA, ADA, and BOCA safety criteria.
• Interna-Rail Mechanical Railing System An all-mechanical aluminum railing system requiring no welding, designed to meet any building code. Features a threaded tubular rivet for substantial thread engagement and a 215-R1 anodized finish. Made from aluminum/magnesium alloy with stainless steel connectors.
• Wagnerail Ball-Style Rail Fittings Classic ball-style rail fittings for historic restoration and traditional applications. Heavy-cast aluminum slip-on fittings with tumbled finish for use with 1-1/2 inch schedule 40 aluminum pipe.
• Lumenrail Illuminated Railing System A family of LED-integrated architectural handrail products combining linear and point-source luminaires with current LED technology for life safety and ambient lighting on ramps, stairs, balconies, and public walkways.
• Bantam Post Mount Luminaire Surface-mount LED luminaire for wall grazing and pathway illumination. Machined 316 stainless steel body with IK10 impact rating, IP67 ingress protection, and ETL wet location listing. Available in round and square housing options.
• Lumenpod 16 Point Source Handrail Light Versatile point source luminaire with mechanically threaded body for pathway illumination. 101 lumen output, 70-degree beam spread, 316 stainless steel construction, IK10 impact rating, and IP67 protection.
• Lumenpod 28 Flush Profile Point Source Luminaire Next evolution of point source architectural rail lighting with asymmetric or symmetric optics, no-profile flush mounting, and tamper-resistant installation. 122 lumens per watt LED output. US PAT. # 10,612,734 B2.
• Lumenpod 30 Vertical Point Source Luminaire Vertical point source fixture leveraging post-mounted railing elements with a 35-degree projection angle. Asymmetric throw provides a crescent of illumination across paths, ramps, and stairs.
• Lumenlinear LED Handrail Light Low-voltage under-railing LED lighting with matte and transparent lens options. Available in 2700K to 5000K white CCTs and solid color options including Wildlife Amber. Standard 2W, 4W, or 6W per foot with symmetric and asymmetric distributions; achieves IES full cutoff classification when installed in Lumenrail systems.
• Lumenpost Driver Enclosure Cast driver enclosure integrated into a standard 1.90 inch diameter schedule 40 post. Features seamlessly welded construction, integrated 100W/120-277VAC/24VDC Class 2 driver, and 0-10V PWM dimming control.
• SiteRacks Illuminated Bicycle Racks Premium line of illuminated bicycle racks combining safety, aesthetics, and durability. Built from 316 stainless steel with IK10 impact resistance. Available in Kitch, Moonrise, Queue, and Ribbon designs.
• Commercial Bicycle Racks Commercial bike racks including U-shaped, architectural designs, Bikerail rail mount, and wave styles for non-illuminated bicycle parking applications.
• ENDURALL Electrical Junction and Device Boxes Stainless steel electrical junction and device boxes for industrial applications, acquired through the 2020 purchase of Enprocon Inc. assets.
• Kee Safety Non-Weld Railing Components Non-weld modular safety railing components distributed by Wagner including Kee Klamp, Kee Lite, Kee Gates, and Kwik Kits for industrial and architectural safety railing solutions.
• Splice-Lock Mechanical Connectors Mechanical splice connectors for easy alignment of handrail sections or expansion joints. Non-weld assembly solution.
• Wedge-Lock Connectors Original Wagner connector simplifying alignment before welding. Designed for weld-prep applications.
• Slip-Fit Handrail Brackets Non-weld handrail brackets ensuring seamless installation with no visible gaps or seams at connection points.
• Industrial Metal Fabrication Services ISO 9001:2015-certified custom metal fabrication services including tube laser cutting (CO2 six-axis up to 24 feet), 4000-watt fiber flat laser cutting, stamping (10-400 ton, 40x60 bed), pipe bending and rolling, and CNC services. Serves the Midwest region as a go-to resource for OEM parts and custom architectural metal fabrications.
• Turnkey Installation Services Complete installation solutions for commercial projects nationwide including field measurements, consultative design support, expedited installation, low-voltage wiring for integrated lighting, and complete project management from measurement through final installation. Covers glass, cable, picket, mesh, and aluminum railing systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-assembled job-specific railing sections reduce on-site fabrication time and labor costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major acquisition, core acquisition, product line partnership and core channel.

• Midwest Ironmajor acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, Wagner acquired Midwest Iron, a business specializing in custom architectural and miscellaneous metal fabrications. This acquisition strengthens Wagner's position in the industry, adding expertise and broadening its product offerings. Midwest Iron specializes in custom architectural and miscellaneous metal fabrications.
• Enprocon Inc.core acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, Wagner purchased the assets of Enprocon Inc., a Wisconsin-based metal fabrication company, including the ENDURALL brand of stainless steel junction boxes. This acquisition expanded Wagner's product portfolio with ENDURALL electrical junction and device boxes.
• Kee Safetyproduct line partnershipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWagner distributes Kee Safety products including Kee Klamp, Kee Lite, Kee Gates, and Kwik Kits as part of non-weld railing component offerings. These products complement Wagner's own proprietary component line for industrial and architectural applications.
• Ultra-tecproduct line partnershipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWagner offers Ultra-tec cable railing systems featuring Invisiware technology with hardware hidden inside end posts for pristine appearance. Ultra-tec is the only cable railing system with Invisiware, providing unmatched aesthetics and flexibility.
• Lighting Representative Networkcore channelChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWagner partners with lighting representative agencies across states and counties to assist customers with illuminated architectural handrail products. Representatives specialize in Lumenrail product specification and provide step-by-step guidance for lighting projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• C.R. Laurence (CRL): C.R. Laurence is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers and distributors of architectural glazing hardware, railing systems, and related components. Overlaps directly with Wagner's glass railing systems (PanelGrip, Level Lock Plus) and architectural metal fittings, serving the same glazier/architect/contractor customer base with a broader catalog and deeper national distribution.
• Fortress Building Products: Fortress Building Products is a broader building products manufacturer offering steel and aluminum railing, fence, and decking systems to residential and commercial markets. Their Fortress railing lines overlap with Wagner's Series 5 and Series 9 aluminum railings and aluminum picket products in similar specification channels.
• Trex Company: Trex is the largest U.S. manufacturer of composite decking and railing, offering Trex Signature aluminum railing and Transcend/RailTop composite railing systems. While primarily known for decking, Trex railing products compete with Wagner in the residential and light commercial outdoor railing category where composite and aluminum systems compete for specification.

Direct peers

• Feeney Inc. Feeney is a leading manufacturer of cable railing systems, aluminum railings, and architectural cable products. Directly competes with Wagner's Ultra-tec cable railing line and offers comparable designRail/DesignRail series cable and aluminum railings to architects, contractors, and homeowners through similar project-based and e-commerce channels.
• Kee Safety: Kee Safety manufactures modular Kee Klamp and Kee Lite fittings for non-weld safety railings and structural handrails. Wagner is a distributor of Kee Safety products but Kee Safety also sells directly to industrial and architectural markets, creating overlap with Wagner's non-weld railing components and Interna-Rail mechanical assembly system.
• Hollaender Manufacturing: Hollaender manufactures aluminum structural fittings, pipe railing systems, and Speed-Rail non-weld components used in architectural and safety railing applications. Their Speed-Rail product line directly overlaps with Wagner's Slip-Fit and aluminum slip-on fitting categories, targeting similar contractors and architects.
• Vista Railing Systems: Vista Railing Systems manufactures cable, glass, and aluminum railing systems for residential and commercial applications, sold through dealer networks. Their pre-engineered railing kits and engineered cable/glass systems compete directly with Wagner's Ultra-tec, Legato, and PanelGrip offerings in the same price/quality band.
• AGS Stainless (now AGS Stainless Railings): AGS Stainless manufactures pre-engineered stainless steel cable railing systems marketed primarily to architects, contractors, and homeowners. Their RailingWorks and Clearview product lines compete with Wagner's Ultra-tec and Legato offerings for premium architectural specification projects.
• Southeastern Aluminum Products: Southeastern Aluminum manufactures aluminum pool enclosures, screen rooms, and aluminum railing systems for residential and light commercial applications. Their railing products overlap with Wagner's Superior Aluminum picket railing and aluminum pipe railing series in pool, patio, and light commercial channels.

Regional players

• Peak Products (Peak Railing): Peak Products manufactures aluminum and steel railing systems, as well as architectural balustrade products, primarily serving the North American market from Canadian operations. Their Peak Railing and Peak Aluminum Railing lines overlap with Wagner's aluminum pipe and picket railing systems in the broader North American railing specification market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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