Architectural Fabrication

What Architectural Fabrication does

Architectural Fabrication, Inc. (Arch-Fab) designs, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum exterior sun control systems for commercial buildings across the United States. Founded in 1991 as Sign & Awning Services, Inc. in the DFW Metroplex and rebranded in 2012, the company operates from a 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters on over 14 acres in Fort Worth, Texas, where it consolidates aluminum fabrication and in-house powder coating under one roof. Its product portfolio spans four canopy systems (Helios, Atlas, Titan, Roll Formed), three extruded aluminum sunshade systems (Louvered Sunshade, Bahama Shutter, Wall-Mounted Trellis), metal and fabric awnings, freestanding structures, and custom architectural elements, with two wholly owned sub-brands (Alumination for wall panels and EcoFlex panels, and Armetco for architectural cladding) integrated via a January 2026 merger.

The company's core technology is proprietary aluminum extrusion combined with internal powder coating, including four patents covering the Extruded Panel System and Helios 2.0 Bolt Track Canopy System. Business model is project-based custom fabrication priced via quote, with one-time revenue per project. Go-to-market is sales-led and works directly with general contractors, architects, and engineers through a dedicated national accounts program for large multi-location customers (Chipotle, Walmart, IHOP, Starbucks, FedEx, Walgreens, Kroger, John Deere, Circle K, On the Border, Applebee's, Indian Motorcycles, Tanger Outlets, Cheesecake Factory, Frontgate, University of Texas). Customer segments served include retail, multi-family residential, institutional, office, and industrial end markets, with a heavy concentration in retail and restaurant national accounts. Marketing is driven by AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn education, downloadable Revit/DWG specifications, project galleries, and direct sales coverage; there is no public API, no software product, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Name

Architectural Fabrication

Legal name

Architectural Fabrication, Inc.

Website

https://arch-fab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Architectural Fabrication designs, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum shade solutions, including canopies, sunshades, awnings, and wall panels, for commercial buildings across the United States. It serves national restaurant, retail, logistics, and institutional accounts through direct sales to general contractors and architects from its Fort Worth, Texas facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Sun Control Products

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural metal fabrication
• Aluminum sunshade systems
• Commercial canopy manufacturing
• Exterior sun control products
• Architectural awning installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Metal Fabrication: Design, manufacture, and installation of custom aluminum sun control products including canopies, sunshades, awnings, and custom architectural elements for commercial projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with general contractors, architects, and directly with national account customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Architectural Fabrication designs, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum exterior sun control products—including commercial canopies, extruded aluminum sunshades, metal and fabric awnings, freestanding shade structures, and custom architectural elements—for commercial construction projects across the United States. The company operates a turnkey in-house fabrication and powder coating facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and delivers projects directly to general contractors, architects, and large national retail and restaurant chain accounts.

Product overview

Architectural Fabrication (Arch-Fab) is a shade solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of exterior sun control products. The core product line includes four aluminum canopy systems (Helios, Atlas, Titan, and Roll Formed), three extruded aluminum sunshade products (Louvered Sunshade, Bahama Shutter, and Wall-Mounted Trellis), metal and fabric awnings, freestanding shade structures, and custom architectural elements. The company operates under multiple brands including Alumination (extruded panel systems and wall cladding) and Armetco Systems (architectural cladding and specialty aluminum, acquired through merger in January 2026). All products are designed, manufactured, and installed from the company's 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, with fabrication and powder coating performed under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alumination: Architectural products brand offering extruded panel systems, wall panels, and custom-fabricated metal elements for architects, contractors, and developers.
• Armetco Systems

Products and services

• Helios Canopy A sleek, fully prefabricated extruded aluminum canopy system featuring internal drainage and clean, recessed soffits. Ships nationwide and can cantilever up to 5 feet without overhead supports. Designed for commercial buildings specified by architects and procured through general contractors and national account programs.
• Atlas Canopy The strongest canopy system in the line, utilizing robust gutter beams for projections up to 10 feet without overhead supports. Features high-end prefinished components, internal drainage, and a sophisticated flush soffit look for premium commercial applications.
• Titan Canopy A cost-effective canopy solution for larger commercial applications, managing water exclusively through surface drainage in a classic standing seam fashion. Targeted at value-engineered projects requiring durable weather protection.
• Roll Formed Canopy The most economical canopy option, providing durable weather protection with required overhead supports for functional applications such as storefront and loading dock covers. Deployed at Starbucks and similar retail locations.
• Louvered Sunshade An adaptable sunshade system using specialized infill shapes such as shutter blades and airfoils to control sun, heat, and glare while enhancing a building's architectural profile. Used across office, institutional, and commercial projects.
• Bahama Shutter An aluminum sunshade providing unique architectural aesthetics while offering protection from solar energy and ultraviolet rays, with customizable options for sustainable building construction and LEED credit contribution. Deployed at Walmart stores nationwide as section 10725 metal awnings.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED credits available for sustainable building construction with Bahama Shutters and other products

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Armetco SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Strategic merger combining architectural cladding, fabrication, and specialty aluminum products. Ryan Martin (previously president of Armetco) appointed Global Chief Sales Officer overseeing all divisions. Operations consolidated into Architectural Fabrication's Fort Worth headquarters, enabling closer collaboration, streamlined production, and expanded manufacturing capacity.
• Quality Powder Coating (QPC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime finishing partner providing powder coating services for Chipotle national account wall panels. Developed corten-like powder coat finishes matching original design aesthetics without rust staining issues. Partnered on developing patent-pending wall panel solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Centria: Broader architectural metal wall and roof systems manufacturer with a deep portfolio of insulated metal panels, rainscreens, and exterior cladding. Larger incumbent in the same architectural metal space Arch-Fab occupies via the Armetco cladding franchise.
• Arch Aluminum & Glass: Fabricator and distributor of architectural aluminum products including storefronts, curtain walls, and sun control devices. Comparable aluminum fabrication capability and customer base in commercial construction, though broader in scope.
• Arconic Architectural Products: Major aluminum rolled products and architectural systems producer (formerly Alcoa Architectural Products / Reynobond). Operates upstream in the aluminum value chain that Arch-Fab converts into finished shade products.
• NCI Building Systems: Large manufacturer of metal building components, insulated metal panels, and architectural products for non-residential construction. Broader incumbent serving overlapping GC and developer customers in commercial building envelope products.

Direct peers

• ATAS International: Manufacturer of architectural metal panels, awnings, canopies, and accessories for commercial construction. Comparable in serving GC/architect channels with finished metal exterior building products including sun control and cladding.
• Major Industries: Manufactures skylights, canopies, and translucent daylighting/canopy systems for commercial buildings. Overlaps with Arch-Fab's Helios, Atlas, and Titan canopy portfolio and shares the same architect-driven specification process.
• Superior Awning: Commercial awning and canopy manufacturer serving restaurants, retail, and hospitality customers nationwide. Direct overlap with Arch-Fab's metal and fabric awning product line and the same national-account customer segment.
• Corradi USA: Designs and manufactures retractable pergolas, sun shades, and architectural shade structures for commercial and high-end residential applications. Overlaps with Arch-Fab's freestanding shade structures and awning product categories.
• Berridge Manufacturing: Produces architectural metal roofing, wall, soffit, fascia, and awning systems for commercial projects. Directly comparable in fabricating specialty exterior metal building products specified by architects.
• Mapes Architectural Canopies: Manufacturer of architectural aluminum canopies, sunshades, and walkway covers for commercial buildings. Directly comparable product line (extruded aluminum canopies and louvered sunshades) serving the same GC and architect specification channel as Arch-Fab.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArchitecturalFabricationInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/architectural-fabrication
• Instagraminstagram.com/arch_fab_ftworth
• Xx.com/Arch_Fab_Inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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