Clendenin Brothers

What Clendenin Brothers does

Clendenin Brothers is a privately held metal building products manufacturer founded in 1865 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The company operates two distinct business divisions: a Building Products division serving residential and light commercial construction markets with roofing, siding, trim, and rainware components, and an OEM Solutions division supplying metal components to original equipment manufacturers. Its product portfolio spans aluminum, copper, and stainless steel fabrication across roofing, siding, trim coils, rainware/gutters, screws and fasteners, and framing components, with raw alloy distribution as a complementary line.

The company's core capability is metal fabrication and finishing across multiple alloy families for both end-product distribution and OEM supply. Distribution is handled via a direct-sales model — phone and email ordering — focused on the Northeast US market, with no disclosed e-commerce or third-party dealer channel. There is no public disclosure of leadership, ownership, headcount, financial performance, patents, partnerships, or technology stack beyond a basic website.

The business model separates two distinct revenue streams: contractor/builder customers purchasing finished building components (Building Products) and industrial OEM customers purchasing fabricated metal parts (OEM Solutions). Pricing mechanics, contract structures, and customer-acquisition economics are not disclosed. No public information exists regarding revenue scale, profitability, ownership structure, or recent strategic activity, making this a data-thin profile relative to typical PE/VC diligence standards.

Name

Clendenin Brothers

Legal name

Clendenin Bros Inc

Website

https://clendeninbrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Clendenin Brothers is a Baltimore-based metal building products manufacturer founded in 1865, operating two divisions — Building Products (roofing, siding, trim, rainware) and OEM Solutions — across aluminum, copper, and stainless steel, selling directly to Northeast US construction and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Building Products Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)

Keywords

• Metal building products
• Metal roofing manufacturing
• Custom metal fabrication
• OEM metal solutions
• Metal siding trim

Headquarters

HQ city

Merced

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Building Products Sales: Sale of metal building products including roofing, siding, trim, rainware, screws, and framing materials. Products are sold in various alloys including aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
2. OEM Solutions: Custom metal component solutions for original equipment manufacturers requiring specialized building product components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Clendenin Brothers manufactures and sells metal building products including roofing, siding, trim, rainware, screws, and framing materials in aluminum, copper, and stainless steel alloys. The company also operates an OEM Solutions division that provides custom metal fabrication and manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers requiring specialized building product components. Products serve contractors, builders, construction professionals, and industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Clendenin Brothers is a metal building products manufacturer established in 1865, offering a comprehensive portfolio of Building Products (including Roofing, Siding, Trim, Rainware, Screws, and Framing in Aluminum, Copper, and Stainless Steel) alongside an OEM Solutions division that provides custom fabrication services for original equipment manufacturers. The company operates as a traditional manufacturer with two main divisions: Building Products for construction applications and OEM Solutions for custom manufacturing needs. Their product range includes finished building materials as well as raw alloy materials (Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel) for further manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roofing Products Metal roofing products offered in Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Coil formats for residential and commercial building applications.
• Siding Products Metal siding products offered in Aluminum and Stainless Steel for building exterior applications.
• Trim Products Metal trim products offered in Aluminum and Stainless Steel for building finishing applications.
• Rainware Metal rainware products for building water management systems.
• Screws Fastening screws designed for metal building product installation applications.
• Framing Metal framing products for building structural applications.
• Aluminum Alloys Aluminum alloy materials supplied for manufacturing and fabrication purposes.
• Copper Alloys Copper alloy materials supplied for manufacturing and fabrication purposes.
• Stainless Steel Alloys Stainless steel alloy materials supplied for manufacturing and fabrication purposes.
• OEM Solutions Custom metal fabrication and manufacturing services that provide original equipment manufacturers with specialized building product components built to their specifications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• ATAS International: ATAS International manufactures metal roofing, siding, trim, and accessories in aluminum, steel, and copper — directly comparable to Clendenin's Building Products portfolio, and a similarly broad product line for building envelope applications.
• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Berridge produces architectural metal roofing, wall, and soffit systems in steel, aluminum, and copper, serving commercial and residential construction — closely overlapping Clendenin's roofing, siding, and trim product mix.
• MBCI: MBCI is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of metal roof and wall systems, offering roofing, siding, trim, and structural components — a direct competitor to Clendenin in the metal building products market.
• CENTRIA (NCI Building Systems): CENTRIA manufactures architectural metal wall and roof systems, insulated metal panels, and related components for commercial construction — directly comparable to Clendenin's envelope product portfolio.
• Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation: Metal Sales is a national manufacturer of metal roofing, siding, and trim with extensive product breadth in steel and aluminum — directly competing with Clendenin's Building Products line.
• Firestone Metal Products (UNA-CLAD): Firestone Metal Products (operating as UNA-CLAD) produces architectural metal roofing and wall panels in copper, zinc, aluminum, and stainless — a direct peer in the premium metal roofing segment.
• W.F. Norman Corporation: W.F. Norman is a long-established U.S. sheet metal fabricator producing metal roofing, siding, cornices, and ornamental building products — directly comparable heritage manufacturer serving a similar product scope.

Emerging players

• Revere Copper Products: Revere Copper is a U.S. copper product manufacturer serving roofing, architectural, and industrial applications — overlapping with Clendenin's copper alloy and copper roofing product lines.
• Hussey Copper: Hussey Copper manufactures copper sheet, strip, and fabricated copper products for architectural and industrial uses, including roofing and flashing — adjacent to Clendenin's copper offerings.

Regional players

• Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. Sheet Metal Supply is a regional U.S. fabricator and distributor of architectural sheet metal products including roofing panels, trim, and flashing — overlapping with Clendenin in product scope but a more distribution-focused competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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