What Larsen Manufacturing does

Larsen Manufacturing is a privately held, family-owned precision metal manufacturer founded in 1999 in Mundelein, Illinois by Lenny Larsen and now operated by the third generation of the founding family (CEO Dave Larsen, Co-President Denis Larsen). The company operates a vertically integrated, single-source production model spanning metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, robotic and manual welding (MIG, TIG, Spot/Projection), eco-friendly powder coating, and full mechanical and electrical contract assembly. Operations are anchored by a 438,794 sq ft footprint across facilities in Mundelein, El Paso, and Brownsville, supported by international sales and support offices in the UK, China, France, Mexico, and India.

The technology stack centers on Amada Ventis 3015 6kW fiber laser cutting, CO2 and fiber laser systems, advanced press brakes, robotic welding cells, CAD/CAM design software, and IoT-connected machinery, with Lean/Kaizen continuous-improvement methodologies embedded across the workflow. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications, is pursuing ISO 14001:2015, and reports a 6 PPM defect rate across a product portfolio producing over 150 years of combined team experience.

Larsen generates revenue on a B2B quote-based, project-by-project pricing model across five primary verticals: industrial, automotive, medical, energy, and electronics. Named enterprise customers include Siemens (a top-five customer shipping to multiple North American sites) and Bollinger Motors (70+ parts for electric vehicles), with downstream use cases spanning fuel pump modules, molecular imaging systems, battery storage, and solar mounting systems. Customer engagement runs through direct enterprise field sales in the US, bilingual sales teams in Mexico, and VMI/EDI/Kan-Ban supply chain integration, with budgetary quotes issued within 24 hours of inquiry.

Name

Larsen Manufacturing

Legal name

Larsen Manufacturing

Website

https://larsenmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Larsen Manufacturing is a family-owned, vertically integrated precision sheet metal fabricator serving industrial, automotive, medical, energy, and electronics customers with metal stamping, fabrication, CNC machining, welding, powder coating, and contract manufacturing from US facilities in Illinois and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication

NAICS

Manufacturing (31-33)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Precision sheet metal fabrication
• Metal stamping services
• Contract manufacturing assembly
• Powder coating services
• CNC machining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 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. Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom metal fabrication services producing precision components for industrial applications. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis, with pricing determined by complexity, material costs, and number of operations required.
2. Metal Stamping: High-volume and custom metal stamping services using progressive dies. Revenue derived from per-part pricing tied to production volumes and die complexity.
3. Contract Manufacturing and Assembly: Full mechanical and electrical assembly services with comprehensive testing protocols. Revenue generated through value-added services bundled with core manufacturing.
4. Powder Coating: In-house powder coating services providing durable, uniform finishes. Revenue included as a secondary operation within the manufacturing process.
5. CNC Machining: Expert cutting, turning, and milling solutions for complex components. Revenue derived from machining operations priced per setup and per unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Larsen Manufacturing is a single-source, vertically integrated contract manufacturer producing precision sheet metal components and assemblies via metal stamping, fabrication, CNC machining, welding, powder coating, and mechanical/electrical assembly. The company serves enterprise and mid-market buyers across industrial, automotive, medical, energy, and electronics end markets with custom, quote-based projects executed across its Illinois and Texas facilities.

Product overview

Larsen Manufacturing is a single-source provider of precision metal products offering an integrated portfolio of six core manufacturing services: Metal Stamping, Metal Fabrication, Contract Manufacturing, Powder Coating, CNC Machining, and Welding. These core capabilities are supported by value-added services including Engineering, Prototyping, and Wand Depaneling. The company operates on a vertically integrated model where all manufacturing processes from design through assembly and finishing are managed under one roof. The product portfolio was expanded through the acquisition of Hagen Manufacturing (May 2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Larsen / Tella LLC: Subsidiary entity formed from acquisition of Tella Tool & Mfg in 2022, operated under Larsen / Tella LLC name.

Products and services

• Metal Stamping Precision metal stamping services producing high-quality stamped components for industrial, automotive, medical, energy, and electronics customers using progressive dies and 34 heavy presses and stamping machines.
• Metal Fabrication Custom sheet metal fabrication powered by CO2 and fiber laser cutting technology and advanced press brakes, producing high-quality custom parts at any scale.
• Contract Manufacturing Full mechanical and electrical assembly services backed by extensive testing protocols, providing end-to-end pre- and post-assembly contract manufacturing for industrial, automotive, medical, energy, and electronics customers.
• Powder Coating In-house powder coating service providing a consistent, high-durability finish that protects parts and delivers exceptional appearance, using a phosphate-free pretreatment system and eco-friendly high transfer efficiency application.
• CNC Machining

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 PPM (parts per million) defect rate — significantly below industry average
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bollinger MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Strategic sustainability partnership with Bollinger Motors. Larsen produces over 70 different parts for Bollinger electric vehicles, making the company a foundational component supplier. Additionally, Larsen utilizes Bollinger's all-electric truck for product deliveries, creating a zero-emissions logistics chain. This deep integration showcases Larsen's commitment to supporting clean energy sector growth.
• Siemens USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2021Siemens is one of Larsen's top five customers. Products are shipped to four of Siemens' manufacturing locations and two distribution centers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In 2021, Larsen successfully launched the Trims project, developing automation and robotic solutions that drove manufacturing efficiency, improved processes, and delivered material savings. Siemens awarded Larsen the Small Business Supplier of the Year award.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): MEC is a U.S.-based precision metal fabrication, stamping, and contract manufacturer serving industrial, commercial vehicle, agricultural, and powersports end-markets. It directly competes with Larsen on integrated metal fabrication, stamping, and assembly services for similar mid-market and enterprise customers.
• BTD Manufacturing: BTD is a Midwest-based contract manufacturer offering metal stamping, fabrication, powder coating, and assembly under one roof, similar to Larsen. It serves automotive, industrial, agricultural, and consumer end-markets, making it one of the closest direct competitors in the integrated precision metal fabrication space.
• Hascall-Denke: Hascall-Denke is a precision sheet metal fabricator and metal stamper serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Larsen in scale and customer mix, with similar capabilities in laser cutting, welding, and finishing.
• KDM Fabrication: KDM is a custom metal fabrication and powder coating company serving industrial, architectural, and commercial customers. It overlaps with Larsen's fabrication and powder coating capabilities, though typically at a more regional scale.
• Talan Products: Talan is a contract metal manufacturer offering stamping, fabrication, machining, and assembly, with a strong automotive and industrial customer base. Directly comparable to Larsen in business model and vertical integration approach.
• Lite Metal Technologies: Lite Metal Technologies provides precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and assembly serving industrial, aerospace, and electronics customers. Comparable to Larsen in integrated metal manufacturing services, though at smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Shiloh Industries: Shiloh is a larger, publicly traded supplier of lightweighting, noise, and vibration solutions to automotive and industrial customers. It overlaps with Larsen's metal stamping and fabrication capabilities but operates at greater scale across a broader portfolio, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct niche competitor.
• Protolabs: Protolabs is a digital manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing services. While not a traditional job shop, it overlaps with Larsen in providing on-demand precision metal fabrication, especially for prototyping and low-volume production.

Regional players

• Wescon Controls: Wescon Controls is a custom sheet metal fabricator primarily serving the HVAC and electrical control enclosure markets. It is comparable in fabrication capabilities but operates in a narrower vertical mix than Larsen's diversified end-market exposure.

Others

• Industrial Metal Fabrication Companies (generic regional job shops): The Fabricator's FAB 40 list identifies many regional precision metal fabricators of similar scale to Larsen (e.g., rankings in the 20-40 range). These represent the broader competitive set that Larsen competes with on price and capability for mid-market and regional enterprise opportunities.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Larsen_MFG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmRSVO60V2xIEEWEQgiKDaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Larsen-Manufacturing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larsen-manufacturing

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Larsen Manufacturing