What Framing Technology does

Framing Technology Inc., operating as Framing Tech, is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, designer, distributor, fabricator, and installer of modular aluminum extrusion framing systems, headquartered at 137 Syke St., Rochester, NY. Founded in 2002 by Jim Hartke and Chris Hill—co-owners who together contribute over 35 years of T-slot experience—the company has built an integrated operation spanning SolidWorks CAD design, in-house CNC machining, finishing, prototyping, sub-assembly, and OSHA-certified on-site installation, all at a single Rochester facility with 11-50 employees and standard 2-3 week lead times.

Its core technology centers on T-slot aluminum extrusion profiles offered in series 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 45, and Mini in both fractional and metric sizes, with a proprietary color-coded compatibility system (Light Blue 10, Dark Blue 15, Purple 20-05, Pink 20, Orange 30, Light Green 40-08, Dark Green 40-10, Red 45). The product portfolio spans 500+ extrusion profiles, zinc-plated steel Quick Connectors, threaded nuts and fasteners, casters, leveling feet (rated up to 2,000 lbs each), and pre-engineered kits such as workstations, machine guarding, enclosures, carts, and aquarium stands. The 28mm Framing Tube system—PVC-coated steel pipe with modular clamp-style connectors—extends the offering into lean manufacturing and material handling. Framing Tech explicitly positions itself as compatible with 80/20 and Bosch Rexroth systems.

The business model is direct-to-manufacturer: Framing Tech sells via its own e-commerce storefront and a sales-engineering team that returns quotes within 24 hours, with no distributor markup. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of raw, cut-to-length, or kitted aluminum extrusions and accessories, supplemented by professional service revenue from CAD design, CNC machining, custom fabrication, and installation. Pricing per item ranges roughly $2.36 to $23,876 depending on size and specification, with kits spanning $677 to $13,289+, flat cutting fees regardless of length, and volume discounts available via BOM-based quotes. Customer segments include industrial and automation manufacturing (General Motors, GH Induction, Davis Standard, Gleason, Vitronic Machine Vision), workstations and laboratories, lean manufacturing/material handling, and DIY/hobbyist use cases, serving 8,500+ customers primarily across North America with international shipping capability.

Name

Framing Technology

Legal name

Framing Technology Inc.

Website

https://framingtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Framing Technology Inc. is a Rochester, NY-based manufacturer and direct seller of modular T-slot aluminum extrusion and 28mm Framing Tube systems, serving industrial manufacturers, automation engineers, and machine builders across North America with cut-to-length fabrication and custom engineering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Aluminum Framing Systems

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Rolling Drawing & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals (3350), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Modular aluminum framing
• T-slot extrusions
• Industrial framing systems
• Structural aluminum profiles
• Modular framing kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. T-Slot Aluminum Extrusion Products: Sale of modular aluminum profiles, connectors, fasteners, accessories, and hardware. Products available as raw stock, cut-to-length, or in kits. One-time product sales with no recurring revenue component.
2. Pre-Engineered Kits & Solutions: Sale of pre-assembled kits including workstations, machine guards, enclosures, carts, tables, and other modular framing solutions. Fully customizable to customer specifications.
3. Custom Fabrication & Engineering Services: CAD design services (SolidWorks), CNC machining, custom fabrication, finishing, prototyping, sub-assembly, and full build services. OSHA-certified technicians provide installation services for turnkey experience.
4. Framing Tube Products: 28mm modular pipe and joint systems including tubing, connectors, joints, casters, and accessories. Cost-effective alternative to traditional steel pipe racking.
5. Clearance & Overstock Products: Discounted aluminum extrusion, hardware, and accessories from limited stock. Reduced pricing on overstocked, discontinued, or lightly used T-slot aluminum parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Framing Technology manufactures, designs, fabricates, and distributes modular T-slot aluminum extrusion framing systems and the Framing Tube 28mm pipe-and-joint system for industrial, manufacturing, and custom applications. The company sells aluminum profiles, connectors, fasteners, accessories, and pre-engineered kits (workstations, enclosures, guarding systems, carts), and provides custom fabrication services including SolidWorks CAD design, CNC machining, prototyping, finishing, and on-site installation.

Product overview

Framing Technology offers a modular aluminum framing systems portfolio centered on T-slot aluminum extrusions and the Framing Tube 28mm system. The core product line includes aluminum profiles in multiple series (10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 45, Mini) with complementary connector, fastener, and accessory lines. These are sold alongside pre-engineered kits and solutions (enclosures, workstations, guarding systems, carts) and supported by value-add services including CAD design (SolidWorks), CNC machining, finishing, prototyping, and on-site installation. The product family is designed for industrial automation, manufacturing, and custom applications requiring weld-free, reconfigurable structural framing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-Slot Aluminum Extrusions Engineered aluminum profiles with T-shaped slots that allow components to be easily connected, adjusted, and reconfigured without welding. Available in fractional and metric sizes across series 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 45, and Mini for engineers, builders, and industrial customers.
• T-Slot Connectors and Plates High-strength brackets, plates, and hardware including corner brackets, connection plates, cube connectors, quick connectors, pivot joints, and gussets for secure T-slot assembly across industrial and custom projects.
• T-Slot Accessories Casters, end caps, leveling feet, panel hardware, door hardware, cable mounting blocks, conveyor rollers, HMI mounts, linear bearings, and sensor mounting blocks that complement T-slot framing builds.
• T-Slot Nuts and Fasteners Threaded nuts, bolts, T-nuts, roll-in nuts, drop-in nuts, T-bolts, and anchors for secure T-slot connections across all profile series.
• Framing Tube 28mm System 28mm modular pipe and joint systems using PVC-coated steel tubing with clamp-style connectors, offering a versatile, lightweight, and cost-effective alternative to traditional steel pipe racking for lean manufacturing, material handling, workstations, custom carts, and industrial framing.
• Kits and Solutions Pre-assembled modular framing kits including workstations, enclosures, machine guarding systems, carts, conveyor systems, partitions, perimeter walls, racks, shelves, cobot mounting systems, and router sled kits, fully customizable to customer specifications.
• Enclosures and Guarding Systems Custom aluminum T-slot enclosures and protective machine guards for industrial safety, including HEPA enclosures, UV viewing enclosures, and machine enclosures in various sizes, for protecting machinery, electronics, and equipment.
• Workstations and Tables Pre-designed and custom workbenches including ergonomic workstations, enclosed workbenches, and modular tables for industrial and laboratory applications.
• Clearance and Overstock Products Discounted aluminum extrusion, hardware, and accessories from limited stock, offering reduced pricing on overstocked, discontinued, or lightly used T-slot aluminum parts.
• Custom Design, Fabrication and Engineering Services Custom engineering and fabrication services including SolidWorks CAD design with downloadable files and BOMs, high-precision CNC cutting, drilling, tapping, and milling, custom finishes and clean-room-compatible components, sub-assembly and prototyping, and on-site installation by OSHA-certified technicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour quote turnaround
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RK Rose+Krieger (Phoenix Mecano): Aluminum profile and linear technology provider for industrial applications. Direct overlap with Framing Tech's T-slot extrusions, machine framing, and workstation offerings, particularly in the European industrial automation market.
• 80/20 Inc. The original and dominant U.S. T-slot aluminum extrusion brand. Framing Tech explicitly positions itself as an 80/20 alternative with full system compatibility, targeting engineers and builders with comparable profiles, connectors, and kits.
• item Industrievertretungen (Item International): European-headquartered T-slot aluminum profile system manufacturer serving industrial automation, machine building, and lean production. Directly comparable product range to Framing Tech across extrusions, fasteners, and pre-engineered kits.
• MayTec Aluminum Profiles: Manufacturer of modular aluminum profile systems with comparable T-slot framing, connectors, and accessories. Serves machine builders and automation integrators with products functionally equivalent to Framing Tech's core line.
• MiniTec: Manufacturer of aluminum profile framing systems and modular automation components. Comparable product offering spanning profiles, connectors, and pre-engineered workstation and guarding solutions.
• Fath Modular Systems: Provider of aluminum profile framing, machine bases, and industrial workstation solutions. Direct overlap with Framing Tech in industrial framing kits, machine guarding, and modular enclosures.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in aluminum profile framing systems for industrial automation. Frames Tech products are designed to be compatible with Bosch Rexroth's profiles, making them a direct substitute in machine framing and workstation applications.

Broad incumbents

• McMaster-Carr: Dominant industrial MRO and components catalog carrying T-slot aluminum extrusion and framing accessories. Competes for the same engineer/buyer purchases but operates across an enormous catalog well beyond framing systems.
• MISUMI USA: Large catalog distributor and manufacturer of mechanical components including T-slot aluminum extrusions. Competes with Framing Tech through extensive SKU breadth and configurator-driven e-commerce, though MISUMI offers a much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kanya Aluminum Profiles: Switzerland-based manufacturer of aluminum profile systems with comparable modular framing, connectors, and accessories. Smaller scale than 80/20 or Bosch Rexroth but competes in the same T-slot category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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