Eberl Iron Works
Eberl Iron Works is a third-generation family-owned metal fabrication and structural support solutions provider, founded in 1923 in Buffalo, NY, operating six divisions serving contractors, government agencies, and engineers across North America through manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1923
- HeadquartersBuffalo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Eberl Iron Works does
Eberl Iron Works, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned metal fabrication and structural support solutions provider founded in 1923 in Buffalo, NY. The company operates six specialized divisions: Metal Fabrication Services (custom shearing, forming, CNC plasma cutting up to 1-3/4" thick by 10' wide and 24' long, CNC turret punching, MIG welding, hot dip galvanizing, and powder coating); Unistrut Buffalo Supports (world's longest-running independent Unistrut distributor since 1946); Traffic Safety Products (Type 3 barricades, portable sign kits, concrete sign bases, tubular sign stands, and MUTCD/FHWA-compliant sign posts — including the Northeast master distribution role for Nucor Marion U-channel posts since 2010); Rooftop Support Systems (non-penetrating modular supports with recycled rubber bases, launched 2009); Stair Components & Systems (metal stairpans, treads, landing pans, carrier angles for commercial steel stairs); and Modular Mechanical Supports (prefabricated supports using Sikla siFramo modular structural framing, launched 2022). It also offers AIA/PDH-accredited continuing education through partnerships with AEC Daily and RCEP as a specification channel.
The company generates revenue through a hybrid of custom project-based fabrication, product distribution and resale (Unistrut, Telespar, Nucor sign posts), proprietary hardware manufacturing (barricades, stair components, rooftop supports), and bundled professional services including BIM modeling, project takeoff, shop drawings, engineering stamps, and installation assistance via a Systems Installation Division formed in 1991. Pricing is quote-based for custom and engineered work with per-unit catalog pricing on standard items; six division-specific e-commerce storefronts (unistrutstore.com, trafficsafetyproducts.net, rooftopsupportsystems.com, metalfabricationsvcs.com, stairpans.com, modularmechanicalsupports.com) enable direct online purchasing alongside inside and field sales. Customers span federal, state, county, and municipal transportation departments, commercial steel stair fabricators, HVAC and mechanical/electrical contractors, MEP engineers, miscellaneous and structural steel manufacturers, and general contractors across North America.
The company operates from three Buffalo-area facilities — original headquarters at 128 Sycamore Street (expanded to 20,000 sq ft in 1989 and again to 28,500 sq ft in 2010), a second site at 103 Sycamore Street opened in 2016, and a Dale Road facility in Cheektowaga — and employs approximately 40+ people across office, sales, and production roles. Leadership passed to third-generation cousins John Eberl (CEO) and Nora Eberl (CFO) in 2012, and the company completed its first acquisition in nearly 90 years when it purchased neighboring Buffalo Metal Forming in 2014. Recent activity has focused on division expansion (MMS launch in 2022), digital channels (corporate website relaunch 2021 plus division storefronts), continuing-education partnerships (2025), and operational transition with a new COO in January 2025. No revenue, funding, or external investment is disclosed.
Eberl Iron Works firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Eberl Iron Works
- Legal name
- Eberl Iron Works, Inc.
- Website
- https://eberliron.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1923
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Eberl Iron Works is a third-generation family-owned metal fabrication and structural support solutions provider, founded in 1923 in Buffalo, NY, operating six divisions serving contractors, government agencies, and engineers across North America through manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce.
- Ownership category
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Eberl Iron Works industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Metal Fabrication and Structural Support Products
- NAICS
- Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)
- SIC
- Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking (IMADACAC), Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)
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Where Eberl Iron Works is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buffalo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Eberl Iron Works business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Job-shop custom fabrication services including plasma cutting, shearing, forming, punching, welding, powder coating, and galvanizing for miscellaneous and structural steel industries, manufacturers, and general contractors. Revenue generated per job/project, with per-unit or per-service pricing.
- Product Distribution (Unistrut, Telespar, Sign Posts): Distribution and resale of manufactured and sourced products including Unistrut channel and hardware, Telespar square tubing sign posts, Nucor U-channel sign posts, traffic safety equipment, and companion product lines. Generates recurring revenue from repeat customers ordering standard catalog items.
- Traffic Safety Products Manufacturing: In-house manufacture of Type 3 Barricades, Portable Sign Kits, Concrete Mounted Sign Bases, and Tubular Sign Stands for traffic safety applications, sold directly to government and private sector customers.
- Roof Support Systems and Modular Mechanical Supports: Prefabricated rooftop support systems and modular mechanical supports sold as engineered components or kits. Revenue from both standard product lines and custom-designed solutions, with services including BIM modeling, takeoff & design, product kitting, prefabrication, and on-site assistance bundled.
- Stair Components Manufacturing: Nationwide manufacturing and distribution of standard and custom commercial stair components (stairpans, treads, landing pans, carrier angles) to steel stair builders and contractors.
- Systems Design, Engineering and Installation Services: Design-build services including project takeoff, shop drawings, engineering stamps, custom fabrication, and installation resources for Unistrut and mechanical support projects. Professional services component bundled with product sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard catalog products available via division e-commerce websites |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom fabrication and engineered solutions quoted per project |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Continuing education Lunch & Learn sessions for architects and engineers |
Go-to-market motion5 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Eberl Iron Works product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Eberl Iron Works is a custom metal fabricator and structural support products manufacturer/distributor operating through six divisions: Metal Fabrication Services (custom shearing, forming, plasma cutting, welding, powder coating, galvanizing), Rooftop Support Systems (non-penetrating rooftop supports), Traffic Safety Products (sign posts, barricades, traffic control devices), Unistrut Buffalo Supports (metal framing distribution), Stair Components & Systems (commercial stair pans and treads), and Modular Mechanical Supports (Sikla siFramo-based prefabricated supports). The company sells engineered products and custom fabrication services to contractors, engineers, government DOTs, and commercial/industrial customers across North America.
Product overview
Eberl Iron Works is a third-generation family-owned business founded in 1923, providing systemized structural support solutions through six specialized divisions. The company operates as a unified portfolio offering custom metal fabrication, metal framing systems, traffic safety products, rooftop supports, stair components, and modular mechanical supports. The core divisions include Metal Fabrication Services (custom plasma cutting, forming, welding, and finishing), Rooftop Support Systems (non-penetrating modular rooftop supports), Traffic Safety Products (traffic control devices and sign posts), Unistrut Buffalo Supports (metal framing distribution and fabrication), Stair Components & Systems (commercial stair pans and treads), and Modular Mechanical Supports (Sikla-based prefabricated mechanical supports). The divisions serve the building and construction industry with complementary capabilities—MFS provides the foundational fabrication services, UBS offers metal framing systems, RTS and MMS address rooftop and mechanical support needs, TSP handles traffic safety, and SCS manufactures stair components. All divisions share common capabilities in custom fabrication, engineering support, and technical services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Rooftop Support Systems (RTS): Engineered and pre-built supports for pipe, HVAC duct work, conduit and walkway systems on rooftops.
- Traffic Safety Products (TSP)
- Unistrut Buffalo Supports (UBS)
- Metal Fabrication Services (MFS)
- Stair Components & Systems (SCS)
- Modular Mechanical Supports (MMS)
Products and services
- Metal Fabrication Services (MFS) Custom metal fabrication division providing plasma cutting up to 1-3/4" thick by 10' wide and 24' long, metal shearing from 20 ga through 1/2" thick plate up to 12' long, metal forming up to 1/2" thick by 6' long, CNC turret punching, band saw cutting, MIG welding, powder coating, and hot dip galvanizing. Manufactures bent plate, concrete forms, pipe guards, corner guards, canopy hoods, and dock plates. Serves miscellaneous and structural steel industries, manufacturers, and general contractors.
- Rooftop Support Systems (RTS) Engineered and pre-built non-penetrating rooftop support systems using recycled rubber bases (100% recycled rubber, Made in the USA; weather and UV resistant). Products include pipe supports, HVAC duct supports, equipment supports, access ramps, platforms, non-slip walkways, and wind/seismic bracing supports. Designed to preserve roof membrane and structural integrity without penetrating the roof.
- Traffic Safety Products (TSP) Manufactures and distributes traffic control devices including Type 3 Barricades, Portable Sign Kits, Concrete Mounted Sign Bases, and Tubular Sign Stands. Distributes Telespar Posts, Nucor Rib-Bak U Channel Sign Posts, Z Bar Sign Bracing, aluminum and roll up signs, traffic cones, TTMA Crash Attenuators, and sign brackets/hardware. One of the largest steel sign post distributors in the US.
- Unistrut Buffalo Supports (UBS) World's oldest independent Unistrut distributor offering genuine Unistrut channel, parts and hardware. Provides complete takeoff and design services, shop drawings, engineering stamps, custom fabrication, and installation resources. Distributes companion products including Aickenstrut Fiberglass Framing, Sikla siFramo Structural Framing, Lindapter Structural Fasteners, ZSI-Foster Cushioned Clamping Systems, and Cooper B Line Safety Grating.
- Stair Components & Systems (SCS) Nationwide manufacturer of standard and custom components for commercial stair systems including metal stairpans, perforated metal stairpans, stair treads, stair nosings, landing pans, carrier angles, metal U-Edging Hems, and infill panels. Products are manufactured in square for efficient installation.
- Modular Mechanical Supports (MMS) Provides prefabricated mechanical supports constructed from Sikla Framo (siFramo) modular structural support members. Offers BIM modeling, takeoff and design, product kitting, prefabrication, product training, on-site assistance, project planning, and packaging and delivery. Applications include multi-trade racks, equipment skids, pipe skids, MEP support frames, pump skids, ductwork, and wastewater treatment. Assembles five times faster than fabricated steel; requires no on-site welding, drilling, or burning.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sikla Framo modular supports assemble five times faster than fabricated steel, eliminating on-site welding, drilling, or burning
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Companies that use Eberl Iron Works
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Eberl Iron Works technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
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Feature6 records
Eberl Iron Works partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- AEC DailyminorPartnership with AEC Daily enables delivery of accredited AIA and PDH continuing education courses for architects and engineers on modular mechanical support systems and rooftop support systems. Courses are offered as virtual or in-person Lunch & Learn sessions and serve as a demand generation channel.
- RCEP (Registered Continuing Education Providers Program)minorPartnership with RCEP provides PDH-accredited continuing education for engineers, surveyors, and A/E/C industry professionals. Courses cover rooftop support systems and modular mechanical supports, enabling Eberl to reach and educate design professionals as a specification channel.
- VIA WNY (Visually Impaired Advancement of Western New York)minorEberl Iron Works partnered with VIA WNY to create employment opportunities for the visually impaired community. VIA assembles the Silverback Strongback Pipe Support product entirely, and has also assembled and labeled thousands of RTS H-Stand product hardware kits with instruction cards. VIA is a New York State Preferred Source Program for the blind.
- Sikla USA (siFramo)coreModular Mechanical Supports division uses Sikla Framo (siFramo) modular structural support members and components as the foundation for its prefabricated mechanical support systems. The Sikla system assembles five times faster than fabricated steel, requires no on-site welding or drilling, and features vibration-proof thread forming screw connections with ISO C4 corrosion finish.
- Nucor Steel MarioncoreEberl Iron Works became a master distributor for Nucor Steel Marion U-channel posts, enabling a major warehouse expansion in 2010 to house increased inventory. The company serves as the Northeast master distributor for Nucor Marion U-channel sign posts, one of the largest steel sign post distribution roles in the US.
- FB Displays & DesignsminorEberl Iron Works Traffic Safety Products division partnered with FB Displays & Designs to design and display its 'Tradition of Service' trade show booth at the Hard Hat Expo in March 2009, enhancing brand visibility at industry events.
- Unistrut CorporationcoreEberl Iron Works has been distributing genuine Unistrut channel, parts, and hardware since 1946, making it the world's longest-running independent Unistrut distributor. The partnership includes design support, engineering stamps, custom fabrication, and installation resources. Walt Disney created Mr. Strut, Unistrut's mascot, in 1957. Telespar (square tubing sign posts) was introduced in 1964 and became Unistrut's most successful product.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Eberl Iron Works competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lindapter: Lindapter is a UK-based manufacturer of structural steel clamping fasteners and connection products. Eberl distributes Lindapter through its Unistrut Buffalo Supports division, positioning both companies in the same beam-to-steel connection and modular framing specification market.
- Sikla: Sikla is the German manufacturer of siFramo modular structural support members, which Eberl's MMS division distributes as the foundation for prefabricated mechanical supports. Sikla competes with Unistrut-style welded steel framing in MEP and pipe support applications and shares the same specification-driven go-to-market motion.
- Champion Fiberglass (Aickenstrut): Champion Fiberglass manufactures Aickenstrut fiberglass framing systems, which Eberl distributes as part of its Unistrut Buffalo Supports catalog. Both companies serve contractors needing non-metallic, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional steel strut channel for industrial and corrosive-environment projects.
- Atkore (Unistrut): Atkore is the parent company of Unistrut, the metal framing brand Eberl has distributed since 1946 (world's longest-running Unistrut distributor). Atkore sells Unistrut channel, parts, and accessories through its own channels, making it both a critical supplier and a competing distribution channel for the same end customers.
Broad incumbents
- Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest US steel producer and the manufacturer of Nucor Marion U-channel sign posts, for which Eberl serves as the Northeast master distributor. Nucor's steel service centers and sign post manufacturing operations overlap with several of Eberl's structural steel fabrication and traffic safety product lines.
- Grainger: Grainger is a large MRO and industrial distribution platform that sells metal framing, fasteners, safety products, and roofing/HVAC supports to contractors and facility managers. Grainger competes broadly with Eberl's Unistrut, Traffic Safety, and Rooftop Support divisions for the same contractor procurement budgets, though at much greater scale and with a broader catalog.
- HD Supply (White Cap): White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Supply) is the largest US distributor of specialty construction materials serving concrete, masonry, and infrastructure contractors. It competes with Eberl's Traffic Safety Products and miscellaneous/structural steel fabrication offerings in DOT and highway contractor accounts, particularly for sign post and barricade procurement.
- Cooper B-Line (Eaton): Cooper B-Line, part of Eaton, is a broad-incumbent manufacturer of cable management, framing, and support systems including Unistrut-compatible channel and strut accessories. Eberl distributes Cooper B Line safety grating products, and B-Line competes with Eberl's Unistrut distribution in many of the same framing and support specification categories.
- McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a national industrial supplier offering extensive catalogs of structural steel components, fasteners, framing systems, and fabricated metal parts. It competes with Eberl's MFS and UBS divisions for small-quantity and standard-item orders from contractors and manufacturers, with faster fulfillment for standardized SKUs.
- Fastenal: Fastenal is a national industrial and construction fastener and supply distributor with onsite vending and bin stock programs serving contractors and manufacturers. It competes broadly with Eberl's Unistrut and fastener distribution in the same mechanical, electrical, and construction contractor accounts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Eberl Iron Works
What does Eberl Iron Works do?
Eberl Iron Works is a custom metal fabricator and structural support products manufacturer/distributor operating through six divisions: Metal Fabrication Services (custom shearing, forming, plasma cutting, welding, powder coating, galvanizing), Rooftop Support Systems (non-penetrating rooftop supports), Traffic Safety Products (sign posts, barricades, traffic control devices), Unistrut Buffalo Supports (metal framing distribution), Stair Components & Systems (commercial stair pans and treads), and Modular Mechanical Supports (Sikla siFramo-based prefabricated supports). The company sells engineered products and custom fabrication services to contractors, engineers, government DOTs, and commercial/industrial customers across North America.
Is Eberl Iron Works a public or private company?
Eberl Iron Works is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Eberl Iron Works founded?
Eberl Iron Works was founded in 1923. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Eberl Iron Works based?
Eberl Iron Works is headquartered in Buffalo, United States, in the North America region.
How does Eberl Iron Works make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Custom Metal Fabrication Services are the primary driver. The others are product Distribution (Unistrut, Telespar, Sign Posts), traffic Safety Products Manufacturing, roof Support Systems and Modular Mechanical Supports, stair Components Manufacturing and systems Design, Engineering and Installation Services.
Who are Eberl Iron Works's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lindapter, Sikla, Champion Fiberglass (Aickenstrut) and Atkore (Unistrut). Broad incumbents are Nucor Corporation, Grainger, HD Supply (White Cap), Cooper B-Line (Eaton), McMaster-Carr and Fastenal.
Does Eberl Iron Works have an API?
No public API is recorded for Eberl Iron Works.
What industry is Eberl Iron Works in?
Eberl Iron Works's product category is Custom Metal Fabrication and Structural Support Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAE, Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders), with a secondary code of IMADACAC, Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking. Its NAICS code is 332312 and its SIC code is 3440.