MarinoWARE

What MarinoWARE does

MarinoWARE is a division of Ware Industries, Inc. and a U.S. manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products serving non-residential and residential construction markets. Its product portfolio spans structural studs and track, non-structural drywall framing, structural joists, steel decking, lath, an extensive ClipSource connector line, and dedicated sound management (SoundGuard, GenieClip, Sound Gasket, Resilient Channel) and firestopping (HOTROD, FireBead, FireGasket, FireRip, FAS) systems. Proprietary innovation products such as StudRite, JoistRite, Sure-Board, and ViperStud target higher-specification applications in acoustic, fire, and panelized construction. The company also operates MarinoWARE DesignGroup, which provides stamped shop drawings, technical support, and installation guidance for structural, non-structural, acoustic, and fire assemblies.

The business sells primarily through a U.S. distributor network supplemented by regional direct-sales representatives, with logistics handled by affiliated Norbet Trucking, enabling next-day delivery from three manufacturing plants in South Plainfield NJ, Griffin GA, and East Chicago IN. Pricing is quote-based, project-specific, and typically valid for six months, with set-up and packaging surcharges and a stated minimum of 200,000 lbs for extended quote duration. Customer segments include framing subcontractors, general contractors, architects, structural engineers, acoustic and fire consultants, panelizers, and distributors, with specification support delivered through online submittal tools, CAD/PDF downloads, and active participation in industry associations (AISI, ASTM, CFSEI, AWCI, AIA, CSI, IFC).

MarinoWARE is privately held under Ware Industries, a diversified industrial group that also includes American Strip Steel (steel service center) and MarinoWARE DesignGroup. The organization reports 501-1,000 employees, average tenure above 10 years, and over 50 employees with 25+ years of service, and is 100% American-owned with no disclosed institutional or private equity ownership.

Name

MarinoWARE

Legal name

Ware Industries, Inc.

Website

https://marinoware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MarinoWARE is a U.S. manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing, sound management, and firestopping products, selling through a U.S. distributor network and direct sales to contractors, architects, engineers, and panelizers from plants in NJ, GA, and IN.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold-Formed Steel Framing

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

Keywords

• Cold-formed steel framing
• Steel stud manufacturing
• Structural framing products
• Light gauge steel
• Construction steel components

Headquarters

HQ city

South Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Framing Products: Sale of cold-formed steel framing products including structural studs, non-structural studs, joists, track, and accessories. Products are sold through distributors and direct to contractors.
2. Firestopping Products: Sale of fire-rated building joint products and systems for fire and smoke containment
3. Sound Management Products: Sale of acoustic products including SoundGuard studs, GenieClip connectors, resilient channels, and sound gaskets for noise reduction
4. Engineering Services: DesignGroup engineering services including professionally engineered stamped shop drawings, product installation guidance, and technical support for structural, nonstructural, fire, and acoustic assemblies
5. Literature and Documentation: Sale of catalogs, guides, reference cards, and installation documentation for product specification

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MarinoWARE manufactures cold-formed steel framing products, including structural studs, track, joists, and firestopping solutions, serving the commercial and residential construction industry. The company is a division of Ware Industries, Inc. and operates manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, Georgia, and Indiana. Its products are distributed to contractors, architects, structural engineers, and building material distributors.

Product overview

MarinoWARE is a cold-formed steel framing products manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural and non-structural framing solutions, sound management systems, and firestopping products. The product portfolio is organized into several categories: Structural Framing (studs, track, joists, clips, connectors, QuickFrame headers), Non-Structural Framing (ViperStud drywall framing, shaftwall, area separation walls), Sound Management (SoundGuard studs, Sound Gasket, GenieClip, Resilient Channel), Firestopping (HOTROD, Fire Bead, Fire Gasket, FAS system, FireRip), Floor and Roof Systems (structural joists, steel decking, Sure-Board), Clips and Connectors (ClipSource deflection, bridging, bracing, rigid connectors), Lath products, and finishing accessories. The company also offers innovation products including StudRite open web studs, JoistRite precision floor joists, and Sure-Board shear/floor assemblies. Key brands within the portfolio include StudRite, JoistRite, SoundGuard, RC-MAX acoustical components, Marino Firestopping, Sure-Board, ClipSource, and GenieClip.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ViperStud
• StudRite
• JoistRite
• SoundGuard
• Sure-Board
• Firestopping Products
• Structural Studs and Track

Quantifiable outcome

• Products can achieve industry-leading STC ratings for superior noise reduction

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norbet TruckingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1965Norbet Trucking has been a strategic logistics partner since 1965, providing next-day delivery capabilities from MarinoWARE manufacturing facilities. With over 100 trucking experts operating 24/7, Norbet ensures prompt delivery and thorough inspection processes. The partnership enables MarinoWARE to offer delivery services tailored to urgent timelines, with dedicated logistics professionals supporting the service platform.
• Ware Industries, Inc.coreOthersWare Industries, Inc. is the parent company of MarinoWARE, established as a division of the larger industrial organization. The company operates as d/b/a Marino/WARE, d/b/a American Strip Steel, and d/b/a Marino/WARE Design Group under the Ware Industries umbrella.
• American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association focused on influencing public policy, educating stakeholders, and supporting the American steel industry. MarinoWARE participates in initiatives to advance steel framing adoption.
• American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards organization developing and setting technical standards globally. MarinoWARE products adhere to ASTM standards for cold-formed steel framing.
• Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization uniting structural engineers and design professionals to develop safe, efficient cold-formed steel designs. MarinoWARE participates in training and standards development.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest design organization globally, working to transform architecture practice. MarinoWARE participates in AIA conferences and events for market access.
• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational association improving documentation, management, and communication of building information. MarinoWARE engages through CSI regional conferences.
• Association of the Wall & Ceiling Industry (AWCI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association offering technical information, education, and collaborations for wall and ceiling sector. MarinoWARE sponsors AWCI BUILD events.
• International Firestop Council (IFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit association of manufacturers, distributors, installers, and inspectors focused on passive fire protection. MarinoWARE participates in firestop standards development.
• American Strip SteelcoreOthersSteel service center operating under the Ware Industries umbrella alongside MarinoWARE. Facilities located in Delanco, NJ and Hainesport, NJ providing steel processing capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ClarkDietrich Building Systems: Largest North American manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing, with a directly overlapping portfolio of structural studs, track, joists, clips, and connectors. Competes head-to-head with MarinoWARE in commercial and residential framing applications across the Eastern US.
• CEMCO: California-based cold-formed steel framing manufacturer offering structural and non-structural studs, track, joists, and proprietary products such as ProX Header and Sure-Span. Comparable in product breadth and channel mix to MarinoWARE, though with stronger Western US positioning.
• SCAFCO Steel Stud Company: Spokane-based manufacturer of cold-formed steel studs, track, joists, and accessories serving commercial and residential construction. Closely comparable in product category, distributor-led GTM, and engineering support model.
• Telling Industries: Privately held cold-formed steel framing manufacturer with multiple regional plants producing structural studs, track, and accessory products. Directly comparable in scale, product mix, and distributor-led distribution to MarinoWARE.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor (Vulcraft / Nucor Components): Largest US steel producer with Vulcraft and other divisions manufacturing steel joists, deck, and cold-formed components for non-residential construction. Overlaps with MarinoWARE in joists, decking, and accessory categories but operates at much larger scale across the full steel value chain.
• Steel Dynamics: Major US steel producer with structural and rail products divisions supplying steel used in cold-formed framing applications. Not a direct framing competitor but a vertically integrated player whose steel supply decisions and pricing affect the entire framing value chain, including MarinoWARE.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (CRH): Division of CRH plc offering a broad portfolio of building products including architectural metal systems, framing components, and accessories. Indirectly comparable as a broad building-products incumbent with overlap on some architectural and structural metal categories.

Emerging players

• iSPAN Systems: Manufacturer of proprietary cold-formed steel framing systems including composite floor joists (TotalJoist) and Total-Lewis-Deck. Comparable in framing/joist products but differentiated through panelized and composite construction technology.
• Hadrian Technologies: Emerging panelized cold-formed steel framing manufacturer focused on multifamily and hotel construction with off-site manufactured wall panels. Partially overlaps with MarinoWARE's framing products and Panelizers customer segment.
• FRAMECAD: Provider of design-and-build cold-formed steel framing solutions including roll-forming equipment and design software for panelized construction. Adjacent competitor focused on the panelizer and modular construction segments that overlap with MarinoWARE's Panelizers customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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