Fabrication Specialties

What Fabrication Specialties does

Fabrication Specialties, Inc. (FSI) is a privately-held custom fabricator of thermal and acoustical insulation, foam products, gasketing, and other nonmetallic materials, established in 1981 as an offshoot of affiliate John J. Moroney & Co. The company is headquartered at 8301 South 77th Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois, where it operates within a 105,000 sq ft shared facility with John J. Moroney & Co. Its customer base spans OEM manufacturers, industrial maintenance operations, and commercial construction projects across the US Midwest, with applications in refractory, HVAC, industrial equipment, commercial appliances, acoustical panels, and transportation.

FSI's core technology is mechanical rather than digital: a full stack of fabrication equipment including die cut presses (small and large formats), waterjet cutting, CNC router cutting, horizontal and vertical saws, roll slitting equipment, automated laminators, and high-tonnage presses, supplemented by sewing capability for cryogenic-to-refractory (3000°F) applications and component encapsulation to prevent fiber erosion. The company distributes and fabricates five material categories — ceramic fiber (e.g., Kaowool, Fiberfrax, Superwool), fiberglass (e.g., Johns Manville Microlite, Spin-Glas), mineral wool (Roxul Rockboard, Thermafiber), foam insulation (Aerocel, Thermax, Certifoam), and alkaline earth silicates — sourced from a broad supplier roster that includes Johns Manville, Thermal Ceramics/Unifrax, Roxul, Lydall, Dow, Thermafiber, Owens Corning, and Aerocel.

Commercially, FSI operates a B2B field-sales model in which experienced sales staff quote and spec jobs directly with customers, supplemented by KANBAN, Just-in-Time, and Vendor-Managed Inventory stocking programs housed in the shared warehouse. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time custom fabrication orders, direct material sales, managed warehousing/stocking services, and in-house delivery via an owned fleet of cargo vans, box trucks, and semi-trailers. The company is ISO 9001 certified, is a member of the National Insulation Association, and is endorsed by Prime Supplier Advantage.

Name

Fabrication Specialties

Legal name

Fabrication Specialties, Inc.

Website

https://fabricationspecialties.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fabrication Specialties, Inc. is a Bridgeview, Illinois-based custom fabricator of thermal-acoustical insulation, foam, and gasketing materials serving OEM, industrial maintenance, and commercial construction customers across the US Midwest since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Insulation Fabrication

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Fabric Coating Mills (31332)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates) (IMAOABAI)

Keywords

• Thermal insulation fabrication
• Acoustical insulation materials
• Custom gasketing products
• CNC die cutting services
• Industrial insulation supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeview

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication of thermal-acoustical insulation materials and gasketing materials. Services include die cutting, waterjet cutting, CNC router cutting, slitting, sawing, lamination, and gasket production.
2. Product Sales: Sale of insulation materials including fiberglass, ceramic fiber, mineral wool, foam insulation, and alkaline earth silicates. Also includes direct-from-shelf sales when fabrication is not required.
3. Warehousing and Inventory Management: Comprehensive warehousing program designed to operate seamlessly. Inventory solutions including KANBAN, Just-in-Time, and VMI implementations. Warehouse space shared with affiliate John J. Moroney & Co.
4. Shipping and Logistics: Delivery services using own fleet of vehicles including cargo vans, box trucks, and semi-trailers. Packaging services with compression packaging options.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fabrication Specialties custom fabricates thermal and acoustical insulation, foam products, and gasketing from nonmetallic materials such as ceramic fiber, fiberglass, mineral wool, and alkaline earth silicates. The company serves OEM, Industrial Maintenance, and Commercial Construction customers with die cutting, waterjet cutting, CNC router cutting, slitting, lamination, sewing, and encapsulation services, complemented by stocking, warehousing, and shipping programs.

Product overview

Fabrication Specialties, Inc. is a custom fabricator of thermal and acoustical insulation materials and gasketing products, established in 1981. The company offers a portfolio of five core material categories: Ceramic Fiber Products (Kaowool, Cerwool, Cerablanket, Superwool, Fiberfrax), Fiberglass Products (Spin-Glas, Microlite, Whispertone), Mineral Wool Products (Rockboard, Cavityrock, Thermafiber), Foam Insulation Products (Aerocel, Thermax, Certifoam), and Alkaline Earth Silicates (Superwool). These materials are complemented by four service offerings: Custom Fabrication Services (die cutting, waterjet cutting, lamination), Customization Services (sewing, encapsulation, acoustical panels), Stocking/Warehousing Services, and Shipping Services. The company serves OEM, Industrial Maintenance, and Commercial Construction industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ceramic Fiber Products
• Fiberglass Insulation Products
• Mineral Wool Products
• Foam Insulation Products
• Alkaline Earth Silicate (AES) Products
• Custom Fabrication Services
• Custom Sewing and Encapsulation Services
• Stocking and Warehousing Services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John J. Moroney & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn J. Moroney & Co. is the parent company that spun off Fabrication Specialties in 1981. The two companies share a 105,000 square foot facility in Bridgeview, IL. This affiliation provides operational synergies and shared infrastructure.
• Johns ManvilleminorOthersMajor supplier of fiberglass insulation products including Spin-Glas, Microlite, Micromat, Tuf-Skin, Whispertone, Exact-o-Mat, Exact-o-Cote, and Exact-o-Board.
• Thermal Ceramics (Unifrax)minorOthersSupplier of ceramic fiber products including Kaowool, Cerwool, Cerablanket, Minimox, Cerachrome, Calsimag, Cerafelt, K-Shield, and Fiberfrax.
• RoxulminorOthersSupplier of mineral wool products including Rockboard, Cavityrock, RHT Industrial products, and Thermafiber materials.
• LydallminorOthersSupplier of ceramic fiber products including Kaowool and Lydall ceramic fiber insulation materials.
• DowminorOthersSupplier of foam insulation products including Thermax and Certifoam materials.
• ThermafiberminorOthersSupplier of mineral wool products including K-FAC products.
• UnifraxminorOthersSupplier of ceramic fiber and high-temperature insulation products.
• Owens CorningminorOthersSupplier of fiberglass insulation materials.
• AerocelminorOthersSupplier of foam insulation products including Aerocel foam tubes and sheets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Firwin Corporation: Manufacturer of high-temperature insulation products including removable blankets, filtration, and gasketing for industrial applications. Overlaps directly with FSI's refractory and high-temperature sewing/encapsulation service lines.
• Aetna Plastics: Distributor and fabricator of plastic, foam, and insulation materials offering custom cutting and conversion services. Comparable B2B distribution-plus-fabrication model serving industrial OEM customers.
• CGR Products: Custom fabricator of non-metallic materials including foam, rubber, plastic, fiber, and felt components via die cutting, slitting, laminating, and CNC cutting. Closely comparable B2B custom conversion model targeting OEM and industrial customers.
• Interstate Specialty Products: Custom die cutting and converter of non-metallic materials including foam, rubber, plastics, and gasket materials for industrial and OEM customers. Highly comparable fabrication service model and customer base.
• Thermaxx Jackets: Specialty manufacturer of removable insulation blankets, jackets, and covers for industrial equipment with high-temperature applications. Directly competes with FSI's sewing and customization services for high-temperature curtains, pads, and removable insulating covers.
• Insul-Fab Plastics & Insulating Products: Custom fabricator and converter of non-metallic materials (foams, insulation, plastics, gasket materials) offering die cutting, waterjet cutting, and lamination services. Closest direct peer to FSI's combination of material distribution + custom conversion serving OEM and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Roxul (ROCKWOOL): Global manufacturer of mineral wool insulation products (Rockboard, Cavityrock, Thermafiber) and a current FSI material supplier. An upstream incumbent that could disintermediate smaller fabricators/distributors by pushing direct-to-OEM conversion services.
• Boyd Corporation: Global manufacturer and converter of engineered materials including foams, insulation, and gasket products across multiple industries. Overlaps with FSI's foam conversion and thermal/acoustic insulation offering but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Unifrax (Lydall): Global manufacturer of high-temperature insulation materials (ceramic fiber, alkaline earth silicates, fiber blankets) and a current FSI material supplier. Represents the upstream incumbent whose products FSI fabricates and resells, and which could vertically integrate into custom fabrication.

Regional players

• Diversified Insulation: Distributor and fabricator of thermal and acoustical insulation products for industrial and commercial markets in the Midwest and broader US. Comparable insulation distribution and fabrication services to FSI's core offering.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AskFSI

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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