Name

Metalex Manufacturing

Legal name

Metalex Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://metalexmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Project-based contract machining services for complex, close-tolerance parts, assemblies and tooling. Revenue generated through custom manufacturing projects for aerospace, defense, energy, space, science, marine and consumer goods industries. Pricing based on Activity Based Costing methodology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Metalex Manufacturing is a precision contract machining and advanced manufacturing shop producing complex, close-tolerance parts and assemblies from exotic alloys and high-grade metals. Operating from a 415,000-square-foot facility in Blue Ash, Ohio, with approximately 130 teammates and 70 machines, the company serves mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, energy, space, marine, and science industries.

Product overview

Metalex Manufacturing is a precision contract machining company offering a unified portfolio of advanced manufacturing services rather than a software product. The core service portfolio includes 9 integrated capabilities: 5-Axis Milling, Large Machining, Turning, Grinding, EDM, Curvic Grinding, Assembly & Testing, Welding, and Inspection. These services are supported by engineering, tooling, programming, and project management capabilities. The company specializes in complex, close-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, space, energy, science, marine, and consumer goods industries. Metalex operates 3 facilities totaling over 415,000 sq. ft. with 70 machines including 22 5-axis mills, 11 mill-turns, and specialized equipment for parts weighing hundreds of tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5-Axis Milling Simultaneous 5-axis CNC milling service for complex, close-tolerance aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
• Large Machining Precision machining of oversized components and assemblies for customers that require large-format part capacity beyond typical job-shop scale.
• Turning CNC turning services for precision rotational components used in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Grinding Precision cylindrical and surface grinding services to achieve tight tolerances and superior surface finishes on machined parts.
• EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) NADCAP-accredited EDM service for producing intricate features and tight tolerances in hard or exotic alloys that cannot be machined conventionally.
• Curvic Grinding Specialty curvic coupling grinding service for precision clutch and coupling geometries used in aerospace and defense applications.
• Assembly & Testing Sub-assembly and testing services for finished machined components, providing customers a single source from part production through functional verification.
• Welding Precision welding services supporting the fabrication and joining of machined components and assemblies.
• Inspection
• Engineering Services
• Mission-Critical Rapid Response

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolerances of 0.00004 inches achievable (40 millionths of an inch, approximately 75x smaller than a human hair strand)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Makino, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1995Machine tool manufacturer partnership for Space Shuttle Main Engine impeller project. Makino, with U.S. operations in Mason, Ohio, developed a plan to redesign key features of their state-of-the-art machining center to achieve very high speed, exceptionally accurate rotary motion in two axes simultaneously for the complex titanium impeller machining.
• United Grinding TechnologiessupportTechnology or IntegrationMachine tool and grinding technology partner for CVT Shaft production project. Partnered to design a four-machine production cell consisting of Studer cylindrical grinders and Jung ball grinder for automotive transmission components.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valence Surface Technologies: Valence Surface Technologies is the largest aerospace surface treatment company in North America, providing plating, anodizing, painting, and chemical processing for Tier 1 customers. Comparable to Metalex as a complementary aerospace services supplier to the same primes (Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop) and as a value-added services partner.
• Heroux-Devtek: Heroux-Devtek specializes in landing gear and actuation systems for commercial and defense aerospace, including assemblies for the F-35 and F-18. Highly comparable to Metalex on landing gear and aerospace structural assemblies and on the same F-35 supplier base recognized in Metalex's Avcorp Supplier of the Year award.
• Xometry: Xometry operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers with CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and other production partners. Directly comparable to Metalex's contract machining business model and aerospace/defense customer exposure, though Xometry is software-led while Metalex is a vertically integrated job shop.
• Hubs: Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs) is a global on-demand manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing services to engineers and procurement teams. Directly comparable to Metalex in providing custom precision machined parts on a project basis, with a more digital-led customer experience.
• Protolabs: Protolabs is an on-demand digital manufacturing services company providing CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing to engineers and procurement teams across aerospace, defense, and industrial end markets. Directly comparable to Metalex in offering custom precision machined parts as a service to enterprise customers.
• CPI Aerostructures: CPI Aerostructures is a US aerospace manufacturer of structural assemblies, kits, and precision components for military and commercial platforms. Closely comparable to Metalex in size, customer profile (Lockheed, Sikorsky, Raytheon), and precision assembly capabilities, providing a strong mid-market comp set.
• Ducommun: Ducommun is a US aerospace and defense manufacturer of engineered structural components and assemblies, with NADCAP credentials and Tier 1 customer relationships across Boeing, Lockheed, Raytheon, and the DoD. Comparable to Metalex in precision machined aerospace structures, though Ducommun operates additional electronics and large-format capabilities at greater scale.
• Magellan Aerospace: Magellan Aerospace is a Canadian Tier 1 aerospace manufacturer producing precision machined components, engine housings, and aerostructures for Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, and other primes. Comparable to Metalex in complex tight-tolerance aerospace components and similar prime customer relationships, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Howmet Aerospace is a major Tier 1 supplier of engineered metal products including engine blades, vanes, and structural components for commercial and defense aerospace. Comparable to Metalex on aerospace precision metal components and large-engine customer overlap, but at materially larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Triumph Group: Triumph Group is a major US aerospace systems and aerostructures manufacturer serving Boeing, Lockheed, and the DoD across actuation, structures, and integrated systems. Comparable to Metalex on aerospace structural assemblies and Tier 1 customer relationships, though Triumph is a much larger public incumbent with a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/metalexmfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metalex-manufacturing-inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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