METALfx

What METALfx does

METALfx (legal entity Advanced Manufacturing and Development) is a precision sheet metal fabricator founded in 1976, headquartered in a 125,000 sq ft ISO 9001 certified facility in Willits, California. The company operates as a subsidiary of Montage Partners following the PE firm's April 2019 acquisition, with the existing management team — including President Henry Moss — retaining a meaningful equity stake. With a headcount of 51–100, METALfx is one of the largest employers in Willits and a recognized mid-market precision fabricator, having been named to The Fabricator Magazine's Fab 40 list in both 2021 and 2022.

The company delivers a full suite of in-house metalworking capabilities spanning laser cutting (4000W and 6000W Bystronic fiber lasers, including the BySmart 6K acquired in March 2020), CNC machining (HAAS VF-3SS with 4th axis), MIG/TIG welding certified to ASTM D1.1/D1.3/D1.6, CNC punching and stamping with an extensive tool library, precision forming up to 120 inches wide, painting and powder coating, and full mechanical assembly. Engineering support is provided in-house using SolidWorks CAD/CAM with a focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI). Quality is governed by an ISO 9001-certified QMS maintained continuously since 1995, with custom in-house welding fixtures engineered for repeatability and tight-tolerance work.

METALfx operates a quote-based, project-driven business model with revenue generated from one-time and recurring fabrication work for enterprise customers. Its go-to-market is sales-led, combining a "Get a Quote" web form with direct enterprise field sales. Distribution combines a private truck fleet offering daily deliveries within a 300-mile Bay Area radius with international shipping to 18+ countries. The customer base is diversified across six verticals — medical, semiconductor, food service, electronics equipment, transportation, and industrial — with named enterprise customers including Keysight Technologies (40+ year relationship), Bio-Rad (2018 Supplier of the Year), and Tesla. The company supplements direct customer work with value-add services such as Kanban, Just-in-Time delivery, and NPI/DFM consulting.

Name

METALfx

Legal name

Advanced Manufacturing and Development

Website

https://metalfx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

METALfx is a precision sheet metal fabricator founded in 1976, operating a 125,000 sq ft ISO 9001 certified facility in Willits, California, serving Fortune 500 and enterprise customers in medical, semiconductor, food service, electronics, transportation, and industrial sectors across the US and 18+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Precision sheet metal fabrication
• CNC machining services
• Metal laser cutting
• Welding assembly services
• Powder coating finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Willits

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sheet Metal Fabrication Services: Precision sheet metal fabrication including laser cutting, forming, welding, punching, stamping, CNC machining, painting, powder coating, and assembly. Services range from prototype to production, serving diverse industries including medical, semiconductor, food service, electronics, transportation, and industrial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

METALfx provides precision sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining services including laser cutting, MIG/TIG welding, forming, CNC punching and stamping, painting and powder coating, and custom mechanical assembly. The company operates a 125,000 sq ft ISO 9001 certified facility in Willits, CA, delivering prototype-to-production parts for medical, semiconductor, food service, electronics, transportation, and industrial customers.

Product overview

METALfx is a precision sheet metal fabrication company offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services. The core portfolio consists of laser cutting, welding (MIG/TIG), punching and stamping, forming, CNC machining, painting and powder coating, and assembly services. These services are supported by engineering (CAD/CAM with SolidWorks), quality management (ISO 9001 certified), and value-add services including Kanban, Just-in-Time delivery, and Design for Manufacturability. The company operates a 125,000 square foot ISO 9001 certified facility in Willits, CA, serving industries including medical, semiconductor, food service, electronics, transportation, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assembly Services Custom mechanical assembly of enclosures, frames, and subassemblies with hardware installation, kitting, and integration with welding, painting, and inspection services. Intended for OEM customers requiring finished or semi-finished assemblies.
• Laser Cutting Precision laser cutting using 4000W and 6000W fiber laser cutting centers, capable of cutting up to 1 inch mild steel, 0.5–1.125 inch stainless steel, 0.375–1.125 inch aluminum, and 0.5 inch copper. No tooling required, ideal for prototypes and short runs.
• Welding Services MIG and TIG welding for custom enclosures, frames, and structural assemblies. Works with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and carbon steel. Complies with ASTM D1.1, D1.3, and D1.6 standards using custom in-house fixtures.
• Painting & Powder Coating Surface preparation and finishing with wet paint and powder coating. In-house plate shop cleans all parts before coating for superior adhesion, consistent coverage, and corrosion resistance.
• Punching & Stamping CNC punch turret processing using a vast library of punch tools, often eliminating the need for costly custom tooling. Stamping is available for higher volume production runs. Speedy and economical method for prototypes and medium-volume production.
• Forming Precision 3D part geometry forming with high repeatability. METALfx designs and engineers fixtures in-house and routinely produces parts up to 120 inches wide.
• CNC Machining CNC milling centers and CNC lathes for aluminum, stainless steel, and steel machined parts. Includes HAAS machining centers with 4th axis, rotary tables, bar feeders, and secondary machining operations.
• Value Add Services Kanban, Just-in-Time delivery, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) services to improve customer bottom line and supply chain efficiency.
• Engineering Services Design for Manufacturability (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), and concurrent engineering using SolidWorks CAD/CAM software to facilitate project transition from prototype to production.
• Quality Management ISO 9001 certified quality management system focusing on planning, conformance to specifications, management review, and continuous improvement with first article inspections and complete documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cuts up to 5 times faster with fiber laser technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Factory Pipe LLCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2022Partnered with Factory Pipe LLC in Ukiah, CA to provide Manufacturing Day tours to local schools in Lake and Mendocino County. Welcomed over 150 students and teachers from 11 schools to educate about manufacturing career opportunities.
• Orion InstrumentsminorOthers · 27 October 2017Henry Moss previously worked at Orion Instruments in Baton Rouge, LA before joining METALfx as General Manager of Operations. He held various positions including Purchasing, Production Manager, and Project Manager where he oversaw design and build of a new manufacturing facility.
• Howard Memorial HospitalminorOthersConsulted with executives from Howard Memorial Hospital on COVID-19 safety protocols. Amy Buckingham (Head of ER) and Linda Givens (Patient Care Executive) visited facility to share hospital safety protocols which METALfx mirrored for employee protection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: Protolabs offers automated, on-demand custom manufacturing including sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and injection molding. It is a direct competitor for prototype and low-volume precision metal work with a similar industrial customer base.
• Xometry: Xometry operates an AI-enabled marketplace for custom manufacturing including sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and injection molding. It directly competes for on-demand precision metal parts with a digital quoting model that contrasts with METALfx's sales-led approach.
• Fictiv: Fictiv is a digital manufacturing platform that connects buyers to a network of vetted CNC and sheet metal fabrication shops. It is comparable as an alternative sourcing channel for the same precision fabrication work METALfx performs, particularly for hardware and medical startups.
• Fabrinet: Fabrinet provides precision optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical manufacturing services to OEMs in optical communications, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. It is highly comparable given METALfx's Keysight, medical, and semiconductor customer overlap and precision requirements.
• Hubs (Protolabs): Hubs (now part of Protolabs) is a digital manufacturing marketplace offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding with instant online quoting. Directly comparable for prototype and small-batch precision metal work targeting engineers and product teams.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): MEC is a US-based precision metal fabricator serving heavy-duty commercial vehicle, construction, and industrial markets. Comparable in scale, vertical focus, and core sheet metal fabrication / stamping capabilities to METALfx.

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina: Sanmina is a large global contract manufacturer offering integrated manufacturing solutions including precision metal fabrication, PCB assembly, and systems integration for medical, aerospace, and industrial customers. It is a broader incumbent competing for similar enterprise OEM work.
• Flex Ltd: Flex is a large global contract manufacturer providing design, manufacturing, and supply chain services across multiple industries including medical and industrial. It is a broader incumbent that can compete with METALfx on integrated metal enclosures and assemblies for enterprise OEMs.
• Jabil: Jabil is a global manufacturing solutions provider with capabilities spanning sheet metal fabrication, machining, and assembly for diversified industries. Comparable as a larger incumbent that can absorb precision metal work for global enterprise customers.
• SigmaTron International: SigmaTron is a contract electronics manufacturer offering PCB assemblies, custom enclosures, and full product builds for industrial and medical customers. Comparable as an integrated contract manufacturer serving similar enterprise OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Metalfx1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metalfx

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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