American Fence Company

What American Fence Company does

American Fence Company is a privately held, family-owned fencing services provider founded in 1948 by J.P. Van Denburgh Jr. in Phoenix, Arizona, and currently led by third-generation executives David Van Denburgh (Chairman & CEO) and Daniel Van Denburgh (President). The company operates 17 branch offices across 9 states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah), serving construction companies, government and military agencies, industrial and commercial facilities, event organizers, specialty facilities, agricultural operators, and DIY customers. Itself describes as 'America's #1 Fence Company,' it holds a 4A1 Dun & Bradstreet credit rating and 21+ consecutive Arizona Corporate Excellence awards.

The company operates three core service lines: American Rent-A-Fence® temporary panel rentals (proprietary 6-foot and 8-foot galvanized panels with interlocking ring technology); permanent fence installation covering chain-link, ornamental iron, vinyl, and high-security perimeter solutions; and fence material sales through branch counters for contractors and DIY customers. A High Security Perimeter Solutions division offers K4–K12 crash-rated bollards, fencing, cable barriers, gates, anti-climb and correctional fencing, and electrified systems with automated access control for military, data center, and sensitive government customers. Manufacturing is vertically integrated at a 25-acre Phoenix facility operating its own galvanized tube and pipe mill, chain-link weaving machines, and custom fabrication capabilities.

The revenue model combines usage-based recurring rentals (month-to-month or multi-year extensions), one-time project installation revenue, and direct hardware/material sales, with quote-based pricing across all services and a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market motion. Distribution runs through company-owned branches with field sales teams, website-based quote requests, government procurement channels (including statewide price agreements), and partnerships with general contractors such as Whiting Turner and Trade West Construction. Notable projects include 17,000 linear feet of chain-link for the Central Arizona Project, multi-store fencing for Tractor Supply, crash-rated perimeter work at Minden-Tahoe Airport, and ADOT bridge security fencing. The company has no outside equity, no public listing, and remains under full family ownership after more than 75 years.

Name

American Fence Company

Legal name

American Fence Company, Inc.

Website

https://americanfence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

American Fence Company is a family-owned fencing services provider operating 17 branches across 9 states, delivering temporary rental panels, permanent installations, and high-security crash-rated perimeter solutions to construction, government, industrial, and event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fencing Services

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Fence Repair & Restoration (HSAIAJAB), Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD), Privacy Screens, Lattice & Windbreak Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAJ), Fence Post & Footing Repair/Resetting (HSAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Fence installation services
• Temporary fence rental
• Fence material sales
• High security fencing
• Perimeter security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fence Installation Services: Permanent fence installation for commercial, industrial, and governmental customers including chain-link, ornamental iron, high security perimeter solutions. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. American Rent-A-Fence Temporary Rental: Temporary fence panel rentals for construction sites and events. Pricing is transparent with upfront quotes including rental panels, visual barriers, stands, and temporary gates for specified duration. Extensions available month-to-month or multi-year.
3. Fence Material Sales: Full-service fencing materials supplier for DIY customers and fence contractors. Products include chain-link fence, ornamental iron, barb wire, vinyl, PVC coated, welded wire, and agricultural fence with hardware.
4. High Security Perimeter Solutions: Specialized crash-rated fencing, bollards, gates, anti-climb fencing, and automated access control systems for military, government, data centers, and high-security facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Fence Company provides fence installation services, temporary fence panel rentals (American Rent-A-Fence), and fence material sales for commercial, industrial, governmental, and DIY customers. The company also manufactures galvanized pipe and chain-link fabric in-house at its 25-acre Phoenix facility and offers crash-rated high security perimeter solutions (K4-K12 rated bollards, gates, anti-climb fencing, cable barriers) for military, data center, and sensitive facility applications.

Product overview

American Fence Company operates as a single unified service offering with three core divisions: American Rent-A-Fence® (temporary fence rental panels), Fence Installation Service (permanent commercial/industrial installation), and Fence Material Sales Service (materials for contractors and DIY customers). The High Security Perimeter Solutions division provides specialized crash-rated bollards, gates, and fencing as add-on security modules. The company manufactures its own fence materials including galvanized pipe, chain-link fabric, and custom ornamental iron at its 25-acre Arizona facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• American Rent-A-Fence Temporary Fence Rental Temporary fence rental service offering 6-foot and 8-foot tall panels in 14-foot widths, constructed from galvanized tubing with a proprietary interlocking ring system for quick installation without clamps or ties. Includes pounded posts, t-stands, privacy shade/screen, and gate options. Serves construction sites, events, and short-term security needs.
• Fence Installation Service Permanent fence installation for commercial, industrial, and governmental customers including airports, schools, prisons, solar plants, sports facilities, and race tracks. Covers chain-link, ornamental iron, and specialized fencing solutions delivered through 17 branch offices with field installation crews.
• Fence Material Sales Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Average employee tenure of 9 years, more than double the national average of 4.0 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Whiting Turner ContractingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2018Partnership on Neighborhood Ministries' Early Head Start Building project where American Fence Company donated temporary fencing and privacy screening for the construction project in an underserved area of Phoenix.
• Eagle Fence CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinority-owned subcontractor Eagle Fence Company (owned by veteran Ron Simpson) conducted work in Four Corners region. Phil Reed (Branch Manager) and Joe Rixon (Project Manager) nominated for Patriotic Employer Award recognition through this partnership.
• Trade West ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partnership on Minden-Tahoe Airport perimeter security project in Nevada. Project completed 90 calendar days ahead of schedule despite challenging winter weather conditions including freezing temperatures, snow, and mud.
• Phoenix Rising FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer club partnership for temporary stadium fencing project. American Fence installed 3,450 lineal feet of 8' chain link fence with custom printed signage for the new temporary stadium, completed within 4 weeks for March 2017 opening.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Master Halco: Master Halco is the largest wholesale fence manufacturer and distributor in North America, operating a national footprint of distribution centers. Like American Fence Company, it sells fence materials, manufactured fencing products, and access solutions to contractors and installers across the U.S.
• Ameristar Perimeter Security: Ameristar is a major manufacturer of ornamental and high-security perimeter fencing products, including anti-climb and crash-rated systems used at military, corrections, and critical infrastructure sites — directly comparable to AFC's high-security perimeter solutions practice.
• Southwestern Fence Company: A regional commercial and industrial fence contractor in the U.S. Southwest offering installation, rental, and material supply. Comparable to AFC in its service mix and western U.S. footprint.
• National Construction Rentals: National temporary fence and site services rental company for construction sites and events. Directly competitive with American Rent-A-Fence® in the temporary fence rental space across AFC's geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: North America's largest equipment rental company with an adjacent temporary fence and site services offering. While broader than AFC, its fence rental product and national branch network make it an increasingly relevant competitive overlap for rental demand.
• Bekaert: Global steel wire and fencing products manufacturer serving construction, agriculture, and high-security perimeter markets. Comparable to AFC's in-house chain-link weaving and galvanized pipe manufacturing capability, though at a much larger scale and international scope.

Regional players

• Apollo Fence Company: A long-established Mid-Atlantic fence contractor and distributor serving residential, commercial, and high-security customers. Comparable in service offerings (installation, rental, materials) but operates in a different geography than AFC's western U.S. footprint.
• South Eastern Fence Company: A regional fence installer and supplier based in the Southeast U.S., offering commercial installation and material supply comparable to AFC but with primary focus on Florida and the Southeast rather than the Southwest.
• Acorn Fence & Construction: A regional commercial fence contractor providing installation, repair, and temporary fencing across the Midwest. Operates in adjacent geography with similar service mix and customer profile to AFC's industrial/commercial segment.

Others

• DH Pace: National provider of commercial door, loading dock, and specialty perimeter/access solutions including security integration. Comparable to AFC's high-security perimeter and access control practice as an ecosystem adjaciency in commercial facility protection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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