Kryton
Kryton Engineered Metals is a Cedar Falls, Iowa-based precision metal fabricator offering metal spinning, 2D and 5-axis laser cutting, fabrication, and value-add services to B2B customers across agriculture, aerospace, HVAC, food, medical, energy, furniture, and safety equipment verticals. Acquired by LT Corporation in January 2023.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersCedar Falls, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kryton does
Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc. (Cedar Falls, Iowa) is a precision metal fabrication manufacturer founded in 1981 as Iowa Metal Spinners and rebranded to Kryton in 2011. The company shapes metal discs and tubes into axially symmetric and specialty geometries through metal spinning (CNC and conventional), supports those parts with 2D flat and 5-axis 3D laser cutting, and finishes work via welding, plate rolling, fastener installation, assembly, and tooling services. Operating across seven materials (aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, Corten steel) with maximum blank diameters up to 102 inches, Kryton serves B2B customers in agriculture, automotive and aerospace, air movement and ventilation, food and beverage, medical and scientific, energy and lighting, furniture, and emergency/signal applications under ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.
The company sells on a project-based, quote-driven model primarily through a direct sales channel ("Request a Quote" via website and phone), supplemented by content marketing (a dedicated blog and downloadable industry guides). Customer relationships are B2B and engineered-to-order rather than subscription or volume-recurring. Kryton has been a subsidiary of LT Corporation (a Cleveland, Mississippi ESOP-owned diversified manufacturer) since a January 2023 stock acquisition; following the deal, Jason Mathern was elevated from Executive Vice President to President and the management team continued in place.
Revenue, order book, and headcount trend data are not publicly disclosed; available signals (101-250 employees, 10,000+ unique parts produced since inception, single manufacturing facility in Iowa) point to a mature, mid-sized contract manufacturer serving diverse industrial end-markets rather than a high-growth specialist.
Kryton firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kryton
- Legal name
- Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc.
- Website
- https://krytonmetals.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Kryton Engineered Metals is a Cedar Falls, Iowa-based precision metal fabricator offering metal spinning, 2D and 5-axis laser cutting, fabrication, and value-add services to B2B customers across agriculture, aerospace, HVAC, food, medical, energy, furniture, and safety equipment verticals. Acquired by LT Corporation in January 2023.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kryton industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Metal Fabrication & Spinning Services
- NAICS
- Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)
- SIC
- Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
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Where Kryton is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cedar Falls
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kryton business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Metal Fabrication Services: Custom metal fabrication services including metal spinning, laser cutting, welding, and value-add services. Revenue generated through project-based quotes for B2B customers across multiple industries.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Kryton product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kryton Engineered Metals manufactures custom spun metal components and provides precision metal fabrication services, including metal spinning (CNC and hand), 2D and 5-axis 3D laser cutting, full metal fabrication, and value-add services such as welding, plate rolling, finishing, and assembly. Operating from Cedar Falls, Iowa since 1981, the company serves B2B manufacturers across agriculture, automotive, aerospace, HVAC, food, medical, energy, lighting, furniture, and emergency/signal industries, working in aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, and Corten steel.
Product overview
KRYTON Engineered Metals is a precision metal fabrication company offering a unified suite of manufacturing services organized around three core pillars: Cut it (2D and 3D laser cutting), Form it (metal spinning and fabrication), and Fab it (value-add services). The primary service is metal spinning, which can produce components up to 102" maximum blank diameter in various shapes including conical, dome, cylindrical, bowl, vessel, specialty curved, and unique geometric forms. Supporting capabilities include flat and 5-axis laser cutting for cutting and trimming operations, general metal fabrication, and secondary operations such as welding, plate rolling, fastener installation, and assembly. The company works with seven primary materials: aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, and Corten steel. Metal spinning thickness capabilities vary by material: aluminum up to ½", stainless steel up to 3/16" (7 gauge), and mild steel up to ⅜". Quality is maintained through ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Metal Spinning Precision metal spinning service that shapes metal discs or tubes into axially symmetric components using high-speed rotational force, supporting conical, dome, cylindrical, bowl/vessel, and specialty curved shapes up to a maximum blank diameter of 102 inches. Offered via CNC and hand spinning for both mass production and custom/small-batch runs, for B2B manufacturers across agriculture, automotive, aerospace, HVAC, food, medical, energy, lighting, and furniture industries.
- Flat Laser Cutting (2D) 2D flat laser cutting service delivering accurate and efficient cuts for complex designs, with a maximum cutting area of 159" x 81", for B2B manufacturers across multiple industries.
- 5-axis Laser Cutting (3D) Advanced 3D laser cutting capability for intricate designs on already-formed metal parts, offering versatility and precision via an automated 5-axis laser, for B2B manufacturers needing complex geometries.
- Metal Fabrication Full-service metal fabrication delivering dependable craftsmanship across any project from start to finish, for B2B manufacturers across multiple industries.
- Value-Add Services Secondary operations including metal finishing, tooling, welding, plate rolling, fastener installation, and assembly that enhance project success for B2B manufacturers across multiple industries.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 10,000 unique parts produced since 1981
Companies that use Kryton
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Kryton technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kryton partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Kryton competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mayville Metal Products: Wisconsin-based custom metal fabricator serving OEM customers across multiple industries with stamping, fabrication, and assembly. Comparable mid-market Midwestern fabricator profile.
- Precision Metal Spinning: US metal spinning and fabrication shop serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable in service mix, process capability, and custom project orientation.
- Metal Spinners Inc. Custom metal spinning and fabrication shop offering CNC and hand spinning for industrial customers. Closely comparable to Kryton in process mix (spinning, laser cutting, fabrication) and project-based B2B model.
- Buckeye Fabricating Company: Metal fabricating company based in Ohio, also part of LT Corporation's portfolio. Comparable custom fabrication services with similar end-market exposure under the same ESOP parent.
- Helander Metal Spinning: Specialty metal spinning house offering CNC and manual spinning, deep drawing, and secondary operations. Directly comparable to Kryton in process specialization and customer base.
- Wisconsin Metal Parts: Midwestern contract metal fabricator providing CNC machining, laser cutting, stamping, and assembly. Comparable scale, geography (US Midwest), and multi-capability custom manufacturing service model.
- Eastwood Metal Fabricating: Mid-sized US custom metal fabricator with laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing capabilities. Comparable multi-capability custom job shop model serving industrial B2B customers.
- Quality Steel Corporation: Steel processing and fabrication company with facilities in Mississippi, Ohio, and Utah; sister subsidiary of LT Corporation alongside Kryton. Directly comparable as a peer-group benchmark within the same parent.
Broad incumbents
- Spincraft: One of North America's largest metal spinners with multi-site operations serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Larger and more diversified than Kryton but operates in the same core metal-spinning process technology.
- Scot Forge: Large US open-die forging and metal forming company. Larger and broader in scope than Kryton but operates in adjacent metal forming/manufacturing serving similar industrial OEM customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kryton social profiles
Digital presenceKryton financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kryton leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kryton funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Kryton M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Kryton
What does Kryton do?
Kryton Engineered Metals manufactures custom spun metal components and provides precision metal fabrication services, including metal spinning (CNC and hand), 2D and 5-axis 3D laser cutting, full metal fabrication, and value-add services such as welding, plate rolling, finishing, and assembly. Operating from Cedar Falls, Iowa since 1981, the company serves B2B manufacturers across agriculture, automotive, aerospace, HVAC, food, medical, energy, lighting, furniture, and emergency/signal industries, working in aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, and Corten steel.
Is Kryton a public or private company?
Kryton is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Kryton founded?
Kryton was founded in 1981. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Kryton based?
Kryton is headquartered in Cedar Falls, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kryton make money?
One revenue line is on record: metal Fabrication Services.
Who are Kryton's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mayville Metal Products, Precision Metal Spinning, Metal Spinners Inc., Buckeye Fabricating Company, Helander Metal Spinning, Wisconsin Metal Parts, Eastwood Metal Fabricating and Quality Steel Corporation. Broad incumbents are Spincraft and Scot Forge.
Does Kryton have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kryton.
What industry is Kryton in?
Kryton's product category is Precision Metal Fabrication & Spinning Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 3329 and its SIC code is 3444.