Unistrut Midwest

What Unistrut Midwest does

Unistrut Midwest is a Cincinnati-based specialty construction supplier and prefabricator of modular steel support systems, founded in 1975 (originally as Unistrut Cincinnati) and rebranded in 2015. The company distributes and fabricates Unistrut metal framing, Sikla siFramo all-bolted modular steel systems, Telespar/Telestrut telescoping tubing, food-grade strut, fiberglass and stainless-steel Unistrut, plus a portfolio of specialty distributed brands including ErectAStep, LNA Solutions, WireCrafters wire mesh partitions, United Interlock grating, Tate access floors, and multiple locker brands. Its core technical differentiator is field-adjustable, all-bolted modular steel (versus traditional welding) combined with turnkey delivery spanning conceptual design, engineering, BIM coordination, P/E stamp drawings, prefabrication, kitting, assembly, and jobsite delivery. Five fabrication facilities, including a 50,000 sq ft Cincinnati warehouse, support production, and the company carries what it claims is the largest on-hand inventory of Unistrut and Sikla materials in the US.

The company serves MEP contractors and specialty trades across data centers, semiconductor fabrication, healthcare facilities, battery and EV plants, advanced manufacturing, and commercial construction, primarily through enterprise field sales with project-based custom quotes, supplemented by an e-commerce self-serve channel (unistrut.biz) for standard SKUs. Pricing is quote-based for large projects and unit-priced for e-commerce transactions, with no public tier disclosure for prefabrication or engineering services. In December 2024, Unistrut Midwest was acquired by NEFCO, becoming a division within a 63-location, 29-state specialty construction supply network; the acquisition nearly tripled NEFCO's value-added service capabilities and was characterized as NEFCO's second largest deal to date. The company reports 11-50 employees and remains operating under President & CEO Kevin Brooks, with CRO Mike Hoff credited for an 800%+ sales increase over the past decade through sales organization and prefabrication expansion.

Name

Unistrut Midwest

Legal name

Unistructural Support Systems Ltd.

Website

https://www.unistrut.biz/about-us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unistrut Midwest is a Cincinnati-based specialty distributor and prefabricator of Unistrut and Sikla siFramo modular steel support systems, serving MEP contractors in data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, and battery/EV facilities across five fabrication locations, now operating as part of NEFCO's national network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Modular Steel Product Sales: Sale of Unistrut channel, fittings, Sikla siFramo, telescoping square tubing (Telespar/Telestrut), stainless steel, fiberglass, food-grade strut, concrete inserts, and specialty products. Products sold via e-commerce storefront and direct sales with custom quotes for large projects.
2. Prefabrication and Turnkey Modular Solutions: Complete turnkey secondary modular steel support solutions including conceptual design, budgeting, engineering, BIM coordination, material supply, prefabrication, assembly, and delivery. Provides both fully assembled modules, flat packed kits, or cut-to-size material.
3. Engineering and BIM Services: Structural rack design packages using 2D and 3D design platforms, P/E Stamp Drawings, BIM Coordination, and Shop Drawings provided as part of comprehensive MEP support solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unistrut Midwest distributes modular steel support products including Unistrut metal framing channel and fittings, Sikla siFramo all-bolted systems, telescoping tubing, concrete inserts, food-grade strut, fiberglass and stainless steel channel, and complementary specialty lines. The company also provides turnkey prefabrication, engineering, BIM coordination, kitting, custom assembly, and jobsite delivery services through five fabrication locations, targeting MEP contractors and specialty trades building data centers, semiconductor plants, battery/EV facilities, hospitals, and commercial structures.

Product overview

Unistrut Midwest is a nationwide modular steel support solutions provider offering a portfolio of branded products and comprehensive turnkey services. The core product line centers on Unistrut metal framing channel and fittings (in standard sizes: 1 5/8", 1 1/4", 13/16"; materials: steel, stainless steel, fiberglass) and Sikla siFramo modular steel systems (siFramo 80, siFramo 100) — both all-bolted, field-adjustable alternatives to welded steel. Specialty offerings include Food Grade Strut for hygienic environments, Telescopic Metal Tubing (Telespar, Telestrut), LNA Solutions steel-to-steel connections (BeamClamp, BoxBolt, grating clips), Wire Mesh Security Partitions, ErectAStep modular crossovers and access platforms, Tate Access Floors, Interlock Plank Grating, and Lockers. These products are deployed through solution categories covering Multi-Trade Rack Solutions, Data Center Solutions, Medical Equipment Support, Ceiling Grids, Catwalks, Roofwalks, and Crossover/Access Platforms. Services include complete turnkey delivery from conceptual design, engineering, and BIM coordination through material supply, prefabrication, kitting, assembly, and jobsite delivery. The company operates five fabrication locations across the Midwest and joined the NEFCO network in December 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unistrut Metal Framing and Fittings

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves time and reduces costs up front while simplifying future changes
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• InReturnminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 December 2025Unistrut Midwest partnered with InReturn in late 2025 to supplement prefabrication services. The InReturn team assists with assembling parts and preloading fittings for kitting services, providing additional labor capacity for prefabrication operations.
• BAWACcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 May 2025BAWAC has served as a supplemental labor source for Unistrut Midwest's prefabrication services for over five years. BAWAC is an organization serving people with disabilities or other barriers to employment, providing off-site assembly, part kitting, and preloading of fittings for Unistrut Midwest prefabrication projects.
• ErectAStep (Master Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnistrut Midwest is a Master Distributor of ErectAStep modular platforms and stairs. The company offers site visits, configuration drawings, supply, and installation of ErectAStep crossover and access platform systems. ErectAStep's five pre-engineered aluminum components create OSHA-approved crossover stairs, work platforms, and conveyor line platforms.
• LNA SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnistrut Midwest carries LNA Solutions products, the premier supplier of steel-to-steel connection products in the US since 1995. LNA Solutions products include BeamClamp structural clamps, BoxBolt HSS connection bolts, and steel floor grating clips that work seamlessly with Unistrut solutions.
• SiklacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnistrut Midwest is the premier distributor of Sikla siFramo modular steel support systems in the US, offering the largest on-hand inventory of Sikla materials. Sikla siFramo provides all-bolted, field-adjustable modular steel supports for pipe racks, equipment skids, and multi-trade applications. Products include siFramo 100 and siFramo 80 systems.
• Autodesk (Atkore BIM Toolbar for Revit)coreTechnology or IntegrationUnistrut Midwest offers the Atkore BIM Toolbar for Revit through the Autodesk App Store, enabling architects and engineers to access Unistrut product data directly within Revit design software for BIM coordination and detailed modeling.
• Locker Manufacturers (Lyon, Legacy, PSiSC, Republic, List Industries, Art Metal Products, Summit)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnistrut Midwest is a distributor and installer for multiple locker manufacturers including Lyon (athletic/gym), Legacy (custom for golf/country clubs), PSiSC (phenolic/HDPE), Republic (steel since 1930), List Industries (production/stock), and Summit (phenolic). They offer turnkey locker solutions with quotes, design, delivery, and installation.
• Wire Mesh Partition Manufacturers (WireCrafters, Folding Guard, Acorn Wire + Iron Works)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnistrut Midwest is a distributor and installation services provider for wire mesh partition brands including WireCrafters (Style 840 for data centers), Folding Guard (Saf-T-Fence machine guarding), and Acorn Woven Wire Mesh. Applications include tool cribs, storage cages, DEA drug storage, server cages, evidence lockers, and machine guarding.
• United Interlock (Plank Grating)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnistrut Midwest is a proud distributor of United Interlock plank grating systems for flooring, walkways, mezzanines, stair treads, and architectural wall coverings. The company also provides design and installation services for interlock plank grating applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sikla GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of the siFramo all-bolted modular steel system that Unistrut Midwest distributes as premier US partner. Comparable because Sikla sells siFramo into the same modular pipe rack and equipment skid applications through its own distribution in Europe.
• Gripple: UK-based manufacturer of wire rope suspension, seismic bracing, and modular support systems for MEP and construction trades. Comparable as a direct competitor offering field-adjustable, time-saving alternatives to traditional welded/threaded supports for similar contractor customers.

Broad incumbents

• Atkore: Manufacturer of the Unistrut brand and a major producer of cable management, structural support, and electrical raceway products sold through distribution. Comparable as the upstream incumbent that supplies and competes with Unistrut Midwest across the same MEP support product categories.
• Legrand (Cablofil): Legrand's Cablofil and wire management portfolio competes for data center and commercial construction cable management and support spend that Unistrut Midwest also addresses with cable tray supports and server cage partitions.
• Hubbell (Burndy / Raco / TayMac): Hubbell's electrical and infrastructure products (including strut and fittings through acquired lines) serve the same electrical contractor channels and data center/industrial verticals as Unistrut Midwest.
• nVent (CADDY and ERIFLEX): nVent's CADDY brand supplies mechanical and electrical fastening/fixation solutions, and ERIFLEX provides low-voltage power distribution; together they overlap directly with Unistrut Midwest's MEP support and prefabrication offering for data center and industrial customers.
• ABB (Thomas & Betts / Steel City): ABB's Thomas & Betts and Steel City brands supply metal framing, supports, and electrical infrastructure products through electrical distribution channels, overlapping with Unistrut Midwest's MEP contractor customer base.
• Eaton (B-Line series): Eaton's B-Line business offers a broad portfolio of strut channel, pipe hangers, cable tray supports, and engineered structural support systems targeting the same MEP contractor and data center customers as Unistrut Midwest.

Others

• NEFCO: Parent company since the December 2024 acquisition; while NEFCO operates distinct SHARP product lines rather than directly competing with Unistrut Midwest's prefabrication business, it is the most relevant operating context and distribution platform for the company's future growth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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