Weller Metalworks

What Weller Metalworks does

Weller Metalworks is a privately held, full-service contract manufacturer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, that provides comprehensive lifecycle fabrication and machining solutions to OEM customers across heavy equipment, agriculture, marine, defense, rail, and industrial sectors. The company operates as a platform of three wholly owned subsidiaries: Laser Precision (Libertyville, IL; 130,000 sq ft), Muthig Industries (Fond du Lac, WI; 35,000 sq ft, founded 1965), and DROP Sprockets (South Slocan, BC, Canada; 40,000 sq ft). Across these facilities Weller delivers eight core manufacturing services — forming, stamping, machining, welding, sprockets, tool and die, laser cutting, and finishing — producing more than 10,000 unique part numbers and shipping over 30,000 units annually to 100+ customers.

The underlying technology stack combines six Mitsubishi fiber lasers with automated material handling, robotic welding cells (Miller and 5 Vectis cobots), CNC machining centers achieving 0.001" tolerances, and 22-220 ton mechanical presses, enabling lights-out production and same-day sprocket manufacturing. Operations are governed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, APQP/PPAP processes aligned to AIAG automotive standards, and CMM/FARO inspection capabilities; the welding function follows Caterpillar's '7 Steps to Welding Excellence.' A digital ecosystem integrating CRM, quoting/estimating tools, and MRP/ERP systems supports quote-to-delivery visibility.

Weller's business model is quote-based project manufacturing spanning low-volume made-to-order through high-volume production runs, sold through direct enterprise field sales and a web-based quote-request portal. The company is executing an explicit buy-and-build strategy: Muthig Industries was acquired in 2023, DROP Sprockets in July 2024 (financed via AEA Investors' Private Debt mezzanine facility arranged with LFM Capital), and management has staffed CFO, VP Operations, and sales roles with PE and large-manufacturer backgrounds to support continued integration and acquisitions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer concentration data is not available, though the company emphasizes lower minimums than competitors and 99.9% on-time delivery as primary differentiators.

Name

Weller Metalworks

Legal name

Weller Metalworks

Website

https://wellermetal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Weller Metalworks is a privately held full-service contract manufacturer providing metal fabrication, machining, stamping, welding, and custom sprocket production to 100+ OEM customers across heavy equipment, agriculture, marine, and industrial verticals via three North American facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Fabrication & Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD), Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Metal fabrication services
• Precision CNC machining
• Custom sprocket manufacturing
• Metal stamping services
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service contract manufacturing providing comprehensive lifecycle fabrication and machining solutions. Services include forming, stamping, machining, welding, sprockets, tool and die, laser cutting, and finishing services. Revenue is generated through custom fabrication projects with varying order volumes from low-volume made-to-order to high-volume production runs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weller Metalworks is a full-service contract manufacturer providing comprehensive lifecycle fabrication and machining solutions to OEM customers. The company operates three manufacturing facilities delivering metal stamping, laser cutting, CNC machining, forming, welding, tool and die, finishing services, and custom sprocket manufacturing for industrial applications across diverse sectors including agriculture, heavy equipment, marine, defense, rail, mining, and medical.

Product overview

Weller Metalworks is a full-service contract manufacturer operating as a unified platform with multiple specialized subsidiaries and service divisions. The company comprises three manufacturing facilities: Laser Precision (metal fabrication and machining in Libertyville, IL), Muthig Industries (metal stamping, laser cutting, tool and die in Fond du Lac, WI), and DROP Sprockets (custom sprocket manufacturing in South Slocan, BC). The platform offers eight core manufacturing services: Forming (press brake up to 275 tons, 9 ft bend length), Stamping (22-220 ton presses), Machining (CNC with 0.001 accuracy), Welding (AWS-certified with robotic capabilities), Laser Cutting (60x120 sheets, +/-0.003 tolerance), Tool and Die, Sprockets (10,000+ unique part numbers), and Finishing Services (powder coating, zinc plating, etc.). The company ships to over 100 customers globally with over 99.9% on-time delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DROP Sprockets: Metal Fabrication & Machining of Custom Sprockets - A leading manufacturer of high-quality sprockets with over 6 decades of experience, specializing in all sprocket types with a key focus on delivery.
• Muthig Industries
• Laser Precision

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% on-time delivery rate
• +6 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weller-metalworks
• Facebookfacebook.com/Weller-Metalworks

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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