What WB Industries does

WB Industries is a privately held custom metal and structural fabrication company founded in 1974 and headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri. The company produces a wide range of custom fabrications — from small precision-machined parts to aircraft-size tooling, OSHA-compliant work platforms, safety railings, parts handling carts, and specialized shipping containers — for customers in aerospace and defense (Boeing, Northrop Grumman), construction and infrastructure (Schuff Steel, AmerenUE), and commercial/industrial markets (ABB). Core technical capabilities center on precision machining and fabrication, including a Flow Mach 3 waterjet system (6' x 12' cutting area, up to 6" material thickness), a large format horizontal boring mill with 18,000 lb table capacity, CNC machining, certified welding, and in-house design engineering with CAD resources.

The business operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model: customers engage directly through the estimating department, with no public pricing, no e-commerce, and no dealer channel for its core fabrication services. The company is led by the Bertolucci family (Gary Bertolucci as President, Connie Bertolucci as Vice President, Jack Bertolucci as Project Manager), with Ken Wasiuta as VP/General Manager, and operates with 11-50 employees. WB holds a deep certification stack — AS9100:2016, ISO 9001:2015, multiple AWS welding certifications, NASA, Boeing, ASTM, and MIL specs — and has earned Boeing Performance Excellence Awards (Gold/Silver) for 10+ consecutive years, placing it in the top 1% of Boeing's 20,000+ suppliers.

Growth is pursued through operational improvement (water spider lean program drove 17-21% productivity gains), equipment investment, and channel extension (2020 Autoquip authorized dealer partnership for material handling lifts, tilters, turntables, and conveyors). CMMC certification is being prepared to support DoD expansion. The company is profitable, family-controlled, and has not pursued external funding, M&A, or public listing.

Name

WB Industries

Legal name

WB Industries

Website

https://w-bindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WB Industries is a privately held, family-owned custom metal and structural fabrication company founded in 1974 in O'Fallon, Missouri, serving aerospace and defense (Boeing, Northrop Grumman), construction, and industrial customers with precision machining, welding, design engineering, and OSHA-compliant safety platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

O Fallon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Project-based custom metal and structural fabrication, welding, and precision machining. Solutions range from smallest machined parts to aircraft-size tooling and fabrications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WB Industries is a custom metal and structural fabrication company that designs, fabricates, machines, and installs custom metal components ranging from small machined parts to aircraft-size tooling. The company delivers OSHA-compliant safety products, work platforms, parts handling carts, custom packaging/shipping containers, and precision-machined parts for aerospace, defense, construction, and industrial customers. It also serves as an authorized dealer for Autoquip material handling lifts, tilters, turntables, and conveyors.

Product overview

WB Industries is a custom metal fabrication company (established 1974) providing a comprehensive suite of custom metal and structural fabrication services. The core offering includes custom metal fabrication and welding, precision machining (waterjet cutting, large format horizontal boring), design and engineering services, custom packaging and container solutions, and nationwide installation services. The company specializes in custom work platforms (OSHA-compliant, multi-level configurable), safety products, parts handling carts, and specialized shipping containers for aerospace, defense, construction, and industrial applications. As an authorized dealer for Autoquip material handling products (lifts, tilters, turntables, conveyors), the company extends its portfolio to include complementary material handling equipment resale. The product portfolio ranges from the smallest machined parts to aircraft-size tooling and fabrications, serving local, national, and international customers in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, construction, and commercial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Metal and Structural Fabrication Core custom metal and structural fabrication service including welding and precision machining for producing custom metal components, structural steel, and fabrications ranging from the smallest machined parts to aircraft-size tooling. Designed for aerospace, defense, construction, and industrial customers needing certified, project-based fabrication.
• Industrial Work Platforms and Safety Products OSHA-compliant custom fabricated work platforms and safety railing systems for industrial and aerospace applications, including multi-level configurable platforms with fall-restraint tie-off points and load certification. Targeted at aerospace maintenance facilities, industrial plants, and any buyer needing certified worker safety platforms.
• Construction and Infrastructure Products Custom metal fabricated products for construction and infrastructure projects including lock dam components and structural steel additions for commercial and public facilities. Built for construction firms, utilities, and public infrastructure projects.
• Parts Handling, Storage and Shipping Solutions Custom parts handling carts, storage solutions, and shipping containers including hybrid aluminum and steel containers for transporting large aircraft components with weight not exceeding 5,000 pounds. Designed for aerospace manufacturers, industrial facilities, and any operation requiring custom material handling and shipping containers.
• Machining, Tooling and Cutting Services Precision machining, tooling, and cutting services including Flow Mach 3 waterjet cutting with a 6' x 12' cutting area, large format horizontal boring (X=118", Y=78", 18,000 lbs table capacity), and CNC machining capabilities. Available to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers needing tight-tolerance machining and cutting.
• Design and Engineering Services In-house design engineering services with CAD capabilities for creating templates, fixtures, and custom solutions, with manufacturability guaranteed by staff design engineers. Targeted at aerospace, defense, and industrial customers needing engineered drawings and manufacturability input before fabrication.
• Custom Packaging and Container Solutions Custom packaging and container solutions including specialized shipping containers for large aircraft parts with hybrid aluminum/steel construction and configurable features. Designed for aerospace and industrial customers needing purpose-built packaging and shipping containers.
• Installation Services Nationwide installation services for custom metal fabricated equipment including work platforms, with installation teams traveling to customer sites for on-site setup. Available to aerospace, defense, construction, and industrial customers who need turnkey deployment of fabricated equipment.
• Autoquip Material Handling Products (Authorized Dealer) WB Industries is an authorized dealer for Autoquip's lifting solutions for the material handling industry, offering lifts, tilters, turntables, and conveyors. Targets industrial and material handling customers needing complementary equipment alongside WB's custom fabricated solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17-21% productivity increase after implementing water spider lean manufacturing role
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AutoquipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2020WB Industries is an authorized dealer for Autoquip's innovative lifting solutions for the material handling industry. Products available include various lifts, tilters, turntables and conveyors. This partnership extends WB Industries' ability to offer complete solution provider services to their customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WBIndustriesOFallon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wb-industries

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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