What Ohio Gratings does

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer of metal bar grating founded in 1970 and headquartered in Canton, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures welded, swaged, riveted, dovetail, press-lock, and plank grating from aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel for industrial, architectural, bridge/transportation, marine/environmental, material handling, and public-access end uses. It operates a single Canton, Ohio manufacturing campus and employs 625+ associates.

The company is the largest privately-owned industrial and commercial grating company in America, with 50+ years of operating history originating from founder David Bartley, Sr.'s bootstrapped start. Its competitive differentiation rests on proprietary, registered technologies grouped under the OGI Engineered sub-brand — notably the patented ALGRIP CNC laser deposition traction surface, OnGrip thermal spray, Grater Access ADA-compliant spacing products, and Wheels n' Heels (Metro and InVent) which is the first grating product to simultaneously satisfy AASHTO vehicle loading and ADA pedestrian requirements. The LW Tornado Guard welded louver series extends the portfolio into FEMA 361-certified storm shelter ventilation.

Ohio Gratings sells exclusively through a direct B2B channel — toll-free phone, email, and an online Request a Quote form — with no resellers or distribution intermediaries. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales of custom-fabricated and standard grating products, with all pricing quote-based on project specifications. Customer logos span municipalities (City of Memphis, City of Chicago), utilities (Con-Edison, Metropolitan Sewer District), higher education (Columbia University, Mesa Community College), automotive OEMs (GM, DaimlerChrysler), and cultural/institutional projects (National World War II Museum). Current leadership is John Bartley as President and CEO.

Name

Ohio Gratings

Legal name

Ohio Gratings, Inc.

Website

https://ohiogratings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ohio Gratings is a privately-held Canton, Ohio manufacturer of aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel bar grating for industrial, architectural, bridge, marine, and public-access projects, serving municipalities, utilities, automotive OEMs, and institutions across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Bar Grating Manufacturing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

Keywords

• Metal bar grating
• Aluminum grating
• Steel grating
• Custom fabrication
• Traction safety surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Grating Products: Manufacturing and sale of industrial and commercial metal bar grating products made from aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no recurring revenue component. Revenue is generated through custom orders, standard product sales, and custom fabrication services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ohio Gratings designs, manufactures, and custom-fabricates industrial and commercial metal bar grating in aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel. It offers welded, riveted, swaged, dovetail, presslock, and plank grating along with proprietary traction-safety and ADA-compliant product lines, plus architectural and engineering support.

Product overview

Ohio Gratings is a premier metal bar grating manufacturer specializing in industrial and commercial grating design, manufacturing, and custom fabrication. The company operates a multi-product portfolio architecture organized around three core material categories (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, and Stainless Steel) supplemented by the OGI Engineered sub-brand family of traction safety and accessibility products. The core product lines include various grating types including Welded (W, WSS), PressLock (PL), Swaged I-Bar (SGI), LiteBar, Swaged Rectangular Bar (SG), Riveted (AR, R, RSS), Dovetail (ADT, DTSS, DT), Flush Top (SGF), Plank Grating (Light/Marine/Standard Series), Aluminum Louver (LG, LGLi, ZG), Welded Louver (LW Tornado Guard), Decorative Grilles (DG Series), Egg Crate (EG Series), Vent Grille (VG Series), Aluminum Fence (EF Series), and PressLock Fence. The OGI Engineered sub-brand encompasses ALGRIP (laser deposition traction surface), OnGrip (thermal spray traction surface), Grater Access (ADA-compliant spacing products), and Wheels n' Heels (Metro and InVent configurations meeting both AASHTO and ADA requirements). Founded in June 1970, the company is the largest privately-owned industrial and commercial grating company in America with 625+ associates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALGRIP®: Patented CNC laser process that welds thousands of rugged, custom alloy laser deposits to base metal for slip resistance in all directions. Meets or exceeds OSHA and ADA requirements for slip resistance in wet or dry conditions.
• OnGrip®
• Grater Access®
• Wheels n' Heels®
• OGI Engineered

Products and services

• Aluminum Grating Lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal bar grating manufactured from aluminum with a high strength-to-weight ratio and recyclable properties. Available in swaged, riveted, welded, and pressure-lock constructions for industrial and commercial buyers.
• Carbon Steel Grating Heavy-duty metal bar grating fabricated from carbon steel offering superior strength and load-bearing capacity for industrial applications. Available in Standard Series (light-duty) and Strong Series (heavy-duty) configurations.
• Stainless Steel Grating Corrosion-resistant metal bar grating that prevents rust and surface stains, suitable for hygienic and high-temperature environments. Available in Standard Series and Strong Series configurations.
• Welded Grating (W, WSS) Carbon steel and stainless steel welded bar grating, an economical choice for pedestrian and light-duty applications, with cross bars welded at each intersection using press-welded or hand-welded formats.
• PressLock Grating (PL) High-performing grating with uniform mesh spacing and high load-carrying capacity, constructed on computer-controlled production lines that notch and lock cross bars at high pressures.
• Swaged I-Bar Grating (SGI) Affordable, lightweight aluminum I-bar grating offering the same load-carrying capacity as rectangular bar with less weight per square foot, featuring striated flanges for built-in skid resistance.
• LiteBar Swaged I-Bar Grating (SGLi) Lightweight swaged I-bar grating that is 20% lighter than standard I-Bar, lowering freight costs without sacrificing strength; meets ADA requirements and NAAMM standards.
• Swaged Rectangular Bar Grating (SG, SGCS, SGSS) Pressure-locked grating system with clean, uniform panels free from welding discoloration; swaging mechanically locks cross bars at right angles to bearing bars for tight tolerances.
• Riveted Grating (AR, R, RSS) High-strength riveted grating with straight bearing bars extending across bent connecting bars attached by rivets for enhanced load-carrying and lateral stability. The original industrial footwalk material.
• Dovetail Grating (ADT, DTSS, DT) Interlocking dovetail bar grating with smooth flush-top rectangular crossbars, featuring precision slotted bearing bars and crossbars assembled egg-crate style and hydraulically pressed together.
• Flush Top Bar Grating (SGF) Strong, weld-free pressure-locked grating with cross bars on the same plane as the grating surface, providing an economical walking surface with cosmetic appeal and easy field alteration.
• Plank Grating - Light Series Lightweight, low-maintenance aluminum plank grating offering a flush-top walking surface that maximizes foot contact and comfort. Available in smooth, solid, or punch patterns.
• Plank Grating - Marine Series Marine-grade aluminum plank grating designed to withstand corrosive, high-impact marine environments. Four types: Pivot Lock, Pivot Lock Smooth Top, Reefer Interlocking, and Reefer Plain.
• Plank Grating - Standard Series Standard industrial plank grating providing a structurally sound flush-top surface with ADA-compliant diagonal pattern options. Three types: Smooth Top, Snap Lock, and Standard.
• Aluminum Louver (LG, LGLi, ZG Series) Corrosion-resistant aluminum louvers providing up to 100% visual blockage, manufactured using swage pressure lock without welding. LG series offers minimum 63% open airflow; LGLi offers minimum 35%.
• Welded Louver (LW Tornado Guard Series) FEMA-approved tornado guard ventilation louver designed and tested to FEMA 361 tornado shelter standards, capable of withstanding 300mph winds. Ideal for safe rooms and generator enclosures.
• Decorative Grilles (DG Series) Versatile decorative metal grilles manufactured using swage pressure-lock for durable connection without welding. Four types (DG1-DG4) made from tempered aluminum with various blade spacing options.
• Egg Crate Grille (EG Series) Architectural screening grille with single-barrel or double-barrel spacing for customizable geometric patterns, ranging from 1 inch to 6 inch depth with customizable bar spacing from 2 inch up to 12 inch.
• Vent Grille (VG Series) Industrial ventilation grille with elevated profile bars to block structural bearing members for a clean, linear appearance, using pressure lock construction for a flawless exposed surface.
• Aluminum Fence (EF Series) Architectural aluminum fencing solution integrating with channel or tube frames, posts and rails for a complete fence system, offering up to 100% visual block with custom style, pattern and finish options.
• PressLock Fence (PL Fence) Press-locked security fencing offering enhanced security and improved aesthetics as an alternative to traditional fencing. Six standard configurations based on a 7/16 inch center-to-center matrix.
• ALGRIP Traction Surface Patented CNC laser process that welds thousands of rugged, custom alloy laser deposits to base metal for slip resistance in all directions. Meets or exceeds OSHA and ADA requirements in wet or dry conditions.
• OnGrip Traction Surface Thermal metal spray technology that bonds a metal-grip surface to carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum to increase coefficient of friction and reduce slip risks. Meets or exceeds ADA requirements.
• Grater Access Products Family of grating products conforming to ADA Accessibility Guidelines spacing requirements for pedestrians and vehicles. Available in aluminum and steel with various spacing options.
• Wheels n' Heels (Metro and InVent) First grating product satisfying both AASHTO vehicle loading requirements and ADA pedestrian comfort requirements. Bicycle and high-heel friendly with tight bar spacing options, available in Metro and InVent configurations.
• Custom Fabrication & Architectural/Engineering Support Custom fabrication services and architectural and engineering support for project-specific grating, handrails, walkways, fencing, and custom metal products with guaranteed delivery dates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ SF of aluminum grating still in service after nearly 30 years at LeMay Wastewater Treatment Plant
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Material Handling Industry of America (MHI)minorOthersOhio Gratings is a member of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHI) and other material handling associations. Through this membership, the company is continually developing innovative solutions through firsthand industry experience.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)minorOthersOhio Gratings is a member of ASLA and continually finds new ways to source green and non-traditional materials to construct walkways, platforms, privacy fencing, fountains and more for landscape architecture projects.
• Borroughs CorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Gratings worked closely with Borroughs Corp engineers to develop PressLock galvanized steel grating solution for Daimler Chrysler's mezzanine floor grating application, finding the perfect balance of worker comfort and cart movement for warehouse parts access.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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