What Stainless Works does

Stainless Works is a U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of aftermarket performance exhaust systems founded in 1996 and operated from Streetsboro, Ohio, within the Cleveland manufacturing corridor. The company designs and produces vehicle-specific exhaust components including long tube headers, catback and axleback systems, downpipes, midpipes, mufflers, and supporting hardware, alongside a components catalog (tubing, flanges, pie cuts, collectors, catalytic converters, clamps) for custom fabricators. Core production relies on 304 stainless steel construction, mandrel-bent tubing for unrestricted exhaust flow, and TIG welding for structural integrity; products are offered in dyno-validated configurations sized for specific performance vehicles from Ford, GM, Dodge, Jeep, and other manufacturers.

The company operates two branded product lines: Stainless Works, a premium American-made line with a lifetime warranty on materials and craftsmanship, and Stainless Power, a value-oriented line designed in Ohio and manufactured overseas with a 2-year warranty. Pricing for complete systems ranges from roughly $825 for midpipes to over $3,195 for premium header packages. Specialty offerings extend into marine, motorhome (Class C), and track/racing categories including dragster and top fuel dragster headers. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce through stainlessworks.net (with free shipping to the 48 contiguous U.S. states on orders $50+) and an authorized dealer network supported by a 'Become A Dealer' onboarding program. Stainless Works is owned by MetalFab Group, a family of metal fabrication companies that also includes sibling brand Reaper Off-Road. Revenue, ownership capitalization, and management team details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Stainless Works

Legal name

Stainless Works

Website

https://stainlessworks.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stainless Works is an Ohio-based, American-made manufacturer of 304 stainless steel performance exhaust systems (headers, catbacks, downpipes) for enthusiast vehicles, sold direct-to-consumer and through an authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Performance Exhaust Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Exhaust & Emissions Components Manufacturing (Mufflers/Catalysts/DPF/EGR) (IMACANAE)

Keywords

• Performance exhaust systems
• Long tube headers
• Catback exhaust
• Automotive exhaust components
• Stainless steel headers

Headquarters

HQ city

Streetsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Performance Parts Sales: Stainless Works generates revenue through direct sales of performance exhaust components including headers, catback systems, downpipes, midpipes, mufflers, and related components. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription model. The company operates an e-commerce storefront with pricing ranging from approximately $825 for midpipes to over $3,195 for complete header systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Stainless Works manufactures and sells aftermarket performance exhaust systems and headers for cars and trucks. The product line includes long tube headers, catback exhaust systems, axleback systems, downpipes, midpipes, mufflers, catalytic converters, and related fabrication components, all constructed from 304 stainless steel using TIG welding and mandrel bent tubing. The company operates two brands: Stainless Works (premium, American-made, lifetime warranty) and Stainless Power (value-oriented, manufactured overseas, 2-year warranty).

Product overview

Stainless Works is a manufacturer of automotive performance exhaust systems and headers, operating two product lines: Stainless Works (premium, American-made with lifetime warranty) and Stainless Power (value-oriented with 2-year warranty). The core product portfolio centers on long tube headers, catback, axleback, and downpipe exhaust systems for performance vehicles including Mustangs, Camaros, F-150 Raptors, Broncos, and various other applications. The products are designed to increase horsepower and enhance exhaust tone through mandrel-bent tubing, high-flow catalytic converters, and various muffler/sound profile options. The company also offers components for custom exhaust fabrication (tubing, flanges, pie cuts, collectors) and specialty products for marine, motorhome, and racing applications. All systems feature 304 stainless steel construction and TIG welding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Long Tube Headers Performance headers engineered to increase exhaust flow, horsepower, and torque. Feature mandrel-bent primary tubes, high-flow catalytic converters, and are built for direct bolt-on fitment on specific vehicle applications.
• Catback Exhaust Systems Aftermarket exhaust systems that replace the exhaust from the catalytic converters back. Available in multiple sound profiles (Legend, Redline) with various tip finishes and exit configurations for performance vehicle owners.
• Axleback Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems that replace the rear portion of the exhaust from the rear axle back. Designed for easy bolt-on installation with various sound and tip finish options.
• Downpipes Exhaust downpipes that replace factory turbo adapters for increased airflow. Feature full 3" piping with high-flow catalytic converters for forced-induction applications.
• Midpipes Mid-section exhaust pipes that connect headers to catback systems. Available with integrated X-pipes or Y-pipes for balanced exhaust flow and tuned sound.
• Performance Mufflers Performance mufflers in chambered round, transverse turbo, and straight-through designs with different sound profiles for customer preference.
• High-Flow Catalytic Converters High-flow catalytic converters available in various configurations including G-Sport and G-Sport UHO GEN2 with different cell densities for emissions compliance and performance.
• Marine Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems designed for marine applications, built with corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel construction for boat engines.
• Motorhome Exhaust Systems Exhaust systems designed for motorhome Class C applications, featuring heavy-duty construction for demanding use cases.
• Track / Dragster Exhaust Systems Competition-grade exhaust systems for drag racing, including long tube headers and zoomies (open headers) for maximum performance. Includes Top Fuel Dragster headers and Door Car headers (turbo and zoomie configurations).
• Stainless Power Product Line Value-oriented product line offering headers and exhaust components with a 2-year warranty. Designed in Cleveland, Ohio, manufactured overseas to provide budget-friendly performance options for cost-conscious buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dyno-proven power gains with reduced exhaust backpressure

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered parent and sibling.

• MetalFab GroupparentOthersMetalFab Group is the parent company of Stainless Works, representing a family of metal fabrication companies. The relationship indicates shared manufacturing capabilities and corporate oversight.
• Reaper Off-RoadsiblingOthersReaper Off-Road is a related company under the same corporate family as Stainless Works, serving the off-road vehicle market with specialized exhaust and suspension products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Borla Performance Industries: Borla is a leading US manufacturer of performance exhaust systems (catback, axleback, headers) for Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, trucks, and SUVs. It competes head-to-head with Stainless Works in the premium stainless-steel exhaust segment, sharing a similar vehicle-fitment-led catalog and direct-to-consumer plus dealer model.
• MagnaFlow: MagnaFlow produces stainless-steel performance exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and headers for a wide range of domestic and import vehicles. Overlapping product categories (catbacks, headers, high-flow cats) and a similarly broad vehicle fitment library make it one of Stainless Works' closest direct competitors.
• Flowmaster (Holley Performance): Flowmaster is a long-standing performance exhaust and muffler brand owned by Holley, offering catback, axleback, and headers for muscle cars, trucks, and SUVs. It targets the same enthusiast buyer as Stainless Works with comparable product breadth across domestic performance platforms.
• Corsa Performance: Corsa Performance builds stainless-steel exhaust systems with reflective sound technology for Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, and trucks. Its positioning around sound engineering and premium stainless construction directly parallels Stainless Works' value proposition in the same buyer segments.
• Kooks Headers & Exhaust: Kooks manufactures long tube headers, stainless catbacks, and complete exhaust systems for Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, and trucks. It is a direct competitor in the stainless headers and high-performance catback categories that anchor Stainless Works' catalog.
• MBRP Inc. MBRP produces aluminized and stainless performance exhaust systems for trucks, muscle cars, and SUVs, with strong dealer distribution. It overlaps with Stainless Works across catbacks, axlebacks, and downpipes for many of the same vehicle platforms.
• AWE Tuning: AWE Tuning designs and manufactures stainless-steel performance exhausts, intakes, and intercoolers primarily for European and domestic performance vehicles. Its catalog overlap (headers/catbacks) and premium stainless positioning make it a direct comparable for vehicle-specific engineered exhausts.
• Gibson Exhaust: Gibson manufactures performance exhaust systems, headers, and slip-on mufflers for trucks, SUVs, and muscle cars. It competes directly with Stainless Works in the stainless steel catback and header categories for domestic performance vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Dynomax (Tenneco): Dynomax, part of Tenneco's performance portfolio, makes performance mufflers and exhaust systems across a wide vehicle range. It overlaps with Stainless Works in mufflers and complete systems but operates at a broader OEM-and-aftermarket scale with different distribution economics.
• Holley Performance Brands: Holley owns multiple aftermarket exhaust and performance brands (Flowmaster, Hooker Headers, Aero Exhaust) and sells a much broader portfolio of performance parts. It competes with Stainless Works in headers and exhaust but competes across many more categories at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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