Accurate Metal Fabricating

What Accurate Metal Fabricating does

Accurate Metal Fabricating is a mid- to large-volume contract metal fabricator operating from a 150,000+ square-foot facility in Cicero, Illinois, with affiliated operations reaching 300,000+ square feet of combined manufacturing space across the Amico Global network. The company executes sheet metal fabrication including laser cutting, CNC turret punching, press-brake forming, perforating, MIG/TIG/spot/laser/robotic welding, and a state-of-the-art powder-coating line capable of AAMA 2604 and 2605 finishes, supplemented by anodizing, plating, polishing, deburring, and screen printing. Its proprietary and differentiated capabilities include the Picture-Perf logo/graphic perforation service, seven Herr-Voss Stamco precision levelers, a Quick-Die-Change process with pit-crew changeover support, and a Lightweld 1500 XR high-brightness laser welding system. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified (since February 2018) and operates a 50,000-square-foot dedicated warehousing footprint for JIT programs. Its customer base is concentrated in OEM contract manufacturing across verticals including data centers (server racks, airflow panels, wire harness racks), power generation (enclosures and control cabinets), EV charging infrastructure, retail display/POP, commercial lighting, government and military (weapon racks), and medical devices (including the Accurate Medical Products division launched in 2020). Named enterprise customers documented in source material include McDonald's Corporation (corporate HQ Living Shelf), the Army Corps of Engineers and City of Chicago (McCormick Place COVID-19 beds), the JFK Airport Terminal 9 / American Airlines World Gateway project (170,000 sq ft of perforated panels in 90 days), a California design firm for a water-purification POP display (3,000+ units), and Interiors + Sources Magazine for NeoCon Materials Pavilion displays.

Revenue is generated through project-based contract-manufacturing agreements under a quote-based pricing model, with dedicated project managers serving as single points of contact and engineering-driven design-for-manufacturability support integrated into the sales process. Distribution is direct B2B, with no channel or reseller model, shipping from the central Chicagoland facility to North American customers. Accurate Metal Fabricating traces its origins to 1939 via parent Accurate Perforating Co., Inc. (founded by Ralph Cohen in 1942, with acquisitions of Standard Perforating in 1982 and Semrow Perforated Products in 2002), and the fabrication entity was formally established under its current ownership in 2006. The leadership transition marker is the January 2026 acquisition by Alabama Metal Industries Corporation (AMICO), a Pacific Avenue Capital Partners portfolio company, integrating Accurate into a diversified North American metal solutions platform that includes Amico Architectural, Amico Security Fencing, Industrial Metals, SeaSafe FRP, and other affiliates, with Vic Fiszer continuing as President.

Name

Accurate Metal Fabricating

Legal name

Accurate Metal Fabricating

Website

https://www.accuratemetalfab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Accurate Metal Fabricating is a mid- to large-volume sheet metal contract manufacturer based in Cicero, Illinois, providing laser cutting, welding, forming, perforating, and finishing services to OEM customers across data centers, power generation, EV charging, retail display, commercial lighting, government, and medical-device verticals across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Metal Fabrication / Sheet Metal Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Contract metal fabrication
• Sheet metal manufacturing
• Custom metal enclosures
• Laser cutting services
• Powder coating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Full-service contract manufacturing agreements where customers provide designs and requirements and Accurate handles materials, fabrication, assembly, engineering support, quality control, packaging, warehousing, and shipping. Revenue generated through production contracts for metal parts and assembled goods.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: High-volume custom metal fabrication including laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, perforating, and finishing. Revenue generated per-project based on specifications, volumes, and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Accurate Metal Fabricating is a mid to large-volume contract metal fabrication company producing custom sheet metal parts, enclosures, and assembled products from a 150,000+ square-foot facility in Cicero, Illinois. The company runs laser cutting, CNC turret punching, press brake forming, perforating, robotic and laser welding, and in-house powder coating to serve OEMs and enterprises in data centers, power generation, EV charging, retail displays, lighting, government/military, and medical device markets. It also provides engineering support, design-for-manufacturability review, project management, assembly and packaging, warehousing, and JIT fulfillment.

Product overview

Accurate Metal Fabricating is a mid to large-volume contract metal fabrication company that serves clients across North America from a 150,000+ square-foot facility in Cicero, Illinois. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fabricated metal products including metal enclosures, data center racks and server cabinets, EV chargers, POP displays, weapon racks, lighting components, metal cabinets, sheet metal boxes, and medical beds. Manufacturing capabilities encompass laser cutting, welding (MIG, TIG, spot, laser, robotic), turret pressing, press braking, and powder coating. The company operates as part of AMICO Global Metals following acquisition by Alabama Metal Industries Corporation, with sister company Accurate Perforating providing perforated metal components. Key finishing services include powder coating (AAMA 2604/2605), anodizing, plating, and polishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accurate Medical Products: Division launched in 2020 to produce rapid deployment medical beds and partitions for hospital/medical facility use

Products and services

• Metal Enclosures Custom sheet metal enclosures for industrial, commercial, and technology applications, providing protection, organization, and durability for equipment and components.
• Data Center Racks Custom-fabricated server racks and cabinets for data center infrastructure, available in open frame, enclosed, and blade server configurations with perforation support for airflow management.
• Server Cabinets Metal server enclosures and cabinets for organizing and protecting servers, networking equipment, and IT infrastructure in data center environments.
• EV Chargers Electric vehicle charger manufacturing and fabrication services producing enclosures and components for EV charging infrastructure markets.
• POP Displays Point-of-purchase displays for retail featuring custom fabrication, laser-cut logos, perforated metal graphics (Picture-Perf service), and powder coating for brand marketing applications.
• Weapon Racks Secure storage solutions for weapons, including next-generation weapon racks designed for government and military applications.
• Lighting Components Custom-fabricated metal components for commercial and industrial lighting applications, including enclosures, fixtures, and ventilation panels.
• Metal Cabinets Custom high-volume metal cabinets for industrial use, including promotional organizers, premium storage cabinets, automotive containers, pharmaceutical lockers, and secure storage with integrated locking mechanisms.
• Sheet Metal Boxes Custom enclosures formed from flat metal sheets for protecting electronics, housing equipment, managing airflow, and maintaining safety standards across industrial and commercial applications.
• Medical Beds Rapid-deployment emergency medical beds developed for the Army Corps of Engineers and McCormick Place alternative care facility, featuring adjustable upper body, integrated IV stands, and caster wheels.
• Perforated Metal Components Precision perforated metal sheets and fabricated components for data centers, including server rack doors, airflow panels, ceiling tiles, and custom hole patterns, supplied in coordination with sister company Accurate Perforating.
• Metal Parts and Blanks Mid to large-volume fabricated metal parts and blanks produced using laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, and finishing processes.
• Wire Harness Racks Custom-fabricated racks for wire harness management and organization in data center and server infrastructure applications.
• Retail Shelving Metal retail gondola shelving and fixtures for retail display solutions and merchandising applications.
• Metal Finishing Services Comprehensive metal finishing including powder coating (AAMA 2604, AAMA 2605), anodizing, PVDF/Kynar coating, plating, polishing, grinding, deburring, screen printing, and graphics/logo application.
• Engineering and Design-for-Manufacturability Services Engineering collaboration, DFM reviews, and design support integrated with quoting to optimize manufacturability of customer-supplied designs.
• Assembly and Packaging Services In-house assembly, packaging, and finishing-ready kitting to deliver complete subassemblies rather than just loose parts.
• Stocking and Fulfillment Services Warehousing and just-in-time fulfillment programs with dedicated inventory space supporting customer release schedules and inventory management.
• Laser Welding Services High-brightness Lightweld 1500 XR laser welding system for welding materials and thicknesses up to 0.234 inch, including reflective materials, delivering faster production, cleaner welds, and improved precision with minimal heat input.
• Picture-Perf Graphic Perforation Service Service that punches holes in patterns to create logos, graphics, or pictures using different-sized holes with varying open areas. Patterns can be small (corner of a panel) or cover entire building facades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 3,000+ units in time for product launch after overseas fabricator failure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Accurate PerforatingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company located at 3636 South Kedzie Ave., Chicago. Provides perforating capabilities for Accurate Metal Fabricating. Accurate Perforating brings deep expertise in hole patterns, open area, and perforated material selection, while AMF handles fabrication. Relationship provides customers access to both perforating and fabrication expertise through a coordinated process.
• Accurate Perforating (for Perforated Metal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of Amico Global, Accurate Metal Fabricating works closely with Accurate Perforating to meet perforated metal requirements. Accurate Perforating supplies perforated metal with expertise in hole patterns, open area, and material selection; AMF handles fabrication, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly.
• Amico ArchitecturalminorOthersAffiliate company under Amico Global focused on architectural metal solutions.
• Amico EZ BeadminorOthersAffiliate company under Amico Global.
• Amico Security FencingminorOthersAffiliate company under Amico Global focused on security fencing solutions.
• Amico StayformminorOthersAffiliate company under Amico Global.
• HydroDryminorOthersAffiliate company under Amico Global.
• Industrial MetalsminorOthersAMICO Industrial Metals delivers high-performance metal solutions including expanded metal, safety grating, stair treads, bar grating, and custom fabrication for OEMs, manufacturers, and facility operators.
• SeaSafe Fiberglass Reinforced PlasticminorOthersProvides high-performance Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) solutions designed for durability, safety, and long-term performance. Products include molded and pultruded grating systems, structural decking, ladder and channel trays, and non-conductive fencing.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chatsworth Products (CPI): Specialized manufacturer of data center cabinets, server racks, and cable management - directly overlaps with AMF's data center racks and server cabinet product lines in a primary segment.
• BTD Manufacturing: Minnesota-based contract metal stamper and fabricator with broad stamping, laser, welding, and finishing capabilities serving OEMs across the Midwest. Similar mid-to-large volume contract manufacturing profile to AMF.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): NADSAQ-listed Wisconsin-based contract metal manufacturer serving industrial, commercial, and aerospace/defense OEMs. Most directly comparable to AMF in scale, capabilities (laser, stamping, fabrication), and customer mix.
• Paoli Metal Products: Indiana-based custom metal fabrication and assembly shop serving industrial OEMs with stamping, forming, welding, and finishing - similar regional Midwest contract manufacturer profile.
• Astro Metal Craft: Texas-based custom sheet metal fabricator delivering laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, and welding for OEM and industrial customers. Comparable mid-to-large volume contract fabrication focus.
• Production Metals Inc. Mid-size custom sheet metal fabricator offering laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing for industrial OEMs - closely comparable service portfolio and contract manufacturing model.
• Kapco Metal Stamping: Wisconsin-based contract metal stamping and fabrication company serving industrial OEMs. Comparable in capabilities (stamping, welding, finishing) and end-market diversity to AMF.

Broad incumbents

• Worthington Industries: Large publicly traded diversified metal processor with pressure cylinder, steel processing, and consumer products. Overlaps with AMF in metal fabrication capability but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Rittal North America: Global enclosure manufacturer with a large installed base in data center, industrial, and electrical applications. Overlaps with AMF's server cabinet and metal enclosure business as a much larger incumbent competitor.
• Mueller Industries: Public NYSE-listed manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and steel products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Adjacent metal manufacturing scale with overlapping capabilities in forming and finishing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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