Fitz-Thors Engineering

What Fitz-Thors Engineering does

Fitz-Thors Industries, operating through subsidiaries Fitz-Thors Engineering, Fitz-Thors Manufacturing, and Fitz-Thors Ventures, is a privately held, Bessemer, Alabama-based industrial services and manufacturing company founded in 2007 by Matt Fitzgerald, P.E. and Arnar Thors. It provides end-to-end product development, engineering design, prototyping, contract manufacturing, and licensed industrial contracting services to customers across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, consumer products, and general industrial manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on start-ups and innovators requiring design-for-manufacturing (DFM) support. The company's competitive backbone is a substantial CNC equipment fleet (HAAS VF3SS/VF4, GR-510 gantry router, DS30Y and ST10 lathes, Classica CL 510 waterjet) paired with multi-axis CAM programming, FEA, and additive manufacturing, all backed by ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485:2016, and FDA facility registration.

The business generates revenue through four streams: professional engineering services, contract manufacturing, industrial contracting, and authorized distribution of MayTec aluminum profile systems and DEMAG overhead cranes. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven rather than publicly disclosed. The company serves both well-known global brands and early-stage innovators, with stated repeat-engagement outcomes and a footprint anchored in the US Southeast. Distribution is direct via field sales, website inquiry, and project consultation. In 2017, the founders co-founded Hardware Park, a two-city-block Birmingham innovation hub housing over 30 companies, which functions as an ecosystem feeder into Fitz-Thors' services. The Ventures subsidiary separately incubates consumer hardware products including AerBetic (a breath-based diabetes wearable that won Alabama LaunchPad in 2018 and CES Best in Show in 2019) and WaveLink (a freshwater dock electrical-safety monitor), none of which appear to contribute material revenue to date.

Name

Fitz-Thors Engineering

Legal name

FT Industries, Inc.

Website

https://fitz-thors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fitz-Thors Industries is a privately held Bessemer, Alabama engineering, contract manufacturing, and industrial services firm serving automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer, and start-up customers with FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified manufacturing capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bessemer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Product Development Services: Professional engineering services including product development, mechanical engineering, 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, analysis/test inspection, R&D, design packages, and design for manufacturing. Works with companies, start-ups, and innovators of all sizes to bring consumer products, industrial equipment, medical devices, and other concepts to market.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: CNC machining (milling, turning, lathe), fabrication, assembly, prototyping, production runs, and manufacturing for consumer products, medical devices, aerospace products, and other components. Services include manual milling/turning, CAM programming, water jet/plasma cutting, welding, heat treating, coating, tube bending, and emergency machining.
3. Industrial Contracting Services: Licensed industrial contractor services supporting manufacturing sector through process engineering, custom tooling/machines, part/tool design and installation, equipment assembly, machine installation, and on-site work for factories and plants.
4. Product Distribution (MayTec and DEMAG): Authorized distributor of MayTec aluminum extrusion profiles and DEMAG industrial overhead cranes and components. Offers parts sales, custom cutting, and kit assembly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fitz-Thors Engineering is a B2B engineering services firm providing product development, design-for-manufacturing (DFM), CNC machining, fabrication, prototyping, and contract manufacturing across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial, and consumer products. The company operates an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facility for medical device manufacturing and serves as an authorized distributor of MayTec aluminum profile systems and DEMAG overhead cranes. Its offering integrates concept-to-production engineering with in-house manufacturing, supported by ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and CMMC Level 2 certifications.

Product overview

Fitz-Thors Industries is a family of companies offering product development, manufacturing, and industrial services. The portfolio comprises Fitz-Thors Engineering (custom product development and engineering design services), Fitz-Thors Manufacturing (CNC machining, fabrication, and contract manufacturing with FDA registration), and Fitz-Thors Ventures (technology startup incubator for products like WaveLink and AerBetic). Additional offerings include MayTec aluminum profile systems (distributed product) and DEMAG crane components. Services span product development (concept to market), medical device development (ISO 13485 certified), manufacturing (CNC machining, waterjet cutting, fabrication), and industrial contracting (onsite installation and custom tooling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Development Services End-to-end product development and engineering design services following a five-stage process (Concept, Design, Prototype, Manufacturing, Delivery). Uses design-for-manufacturing (DFM) methodology to establish proof of concept through testing, R&D, and prototyping to arrive at minimum viable product and scalable manufacturing strategy. Includes professional engineering, mechanical engineering, 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, analysis/test inspection, R&D, and design packages.
• Medical Device Development Services End-to-end product development and contract manufacturing for medical devices in an FDA-registered facility. Includes in-house design, engineering, prototyping, and ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing for medical devices, precision medical instruments, surgical tools, and complex equipment, with support for ISO 14971 risk management and FDA 21 CFR Part 11/801/820 compliance.
• CNC Machining and Contract Manufacturing Services U.S.-based CNC machining, fabrication, and contract manufacturing services using HAAS CNC machining centers (VF3SS, VF4, GR-510 gantry router, DS30Y lathe, ST10 lathe) and Classica CL 510 CNC waterjet. Includes CNC milling, turning, lathe work, water jet and plasma cutting, fabrication, assembly, prototyping, and production runs. ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485 certified.
• Industrial Contracting Services Licensed industrial contractor services supporting the manufacturing sector through process evaluation, process engineering, custom tooling and machines, part/tool design and installation, equipment assembly, machine installation, and on-site work for factories and plants. Includes authorized distribution of DEMAG industrial overhead cranes and components.
• MayTec Aluminum Profile Systems Distribution Authorized distribution of MayTec integrated aluminum extrusion profile and framing systems for custom workstations, conveyors, industrial framing, machine housings, mobile carts, shelving, and displays. Offers inventory, custom cutting, kit assembly, and design support using MayTec's FREE MayCAD software.
• Fitz-Thors Ventures (AerBetic and WaveLink product ventures) Independent development arm bringing innovative products to market through partnerships and purposeful investment, including AerBetic (non-invasive wearable diabetes monitoring via breath analysis, CES 2019 Best in Show) and WaveLink (wireless freshwater dock electricity/shock detection system with accompanying mobile app).

Quantifiable outcome

• Repeat engagements with satisfied clients
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Hardware ParkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-founded by Matt Fitzgerald and Arnar Thors in 2017, Hardware Park is a two-city-block innovation hub in the historic Smithfield community of downtown Birmingham. Home to over 30 companies focused on product innovation, manufacturing, and logistics. Expands Birmingham's Innovation District westward.
• MayTeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFitz-Thors is an authorized distributor of MayTec aluminum extrusion profile and framing systems. Many standard extrusion profiles are kept in inventory at their Bessemer, Alabama location. Fitz-Thors offers custom cutting, kit assembly, and design support using MayTec's FREE MayCAD software. Applications include custom workstations, conveyors, industrial framing, machine housings, mobile carts, shelving, and displays.
• DEMAGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFitz-Thors is an authorized distributor of DEMAG industrial overhead cranes and components. Provides distribution and support for DEMAG overhead crane products for manufacturing facilities.
• AerBeticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Matt Fitzgerald and Arnar Thors, AerBetic is developing a non-invasive, wearable device for diabetes monitoring that uses human breath (not blood) to infer glucose levels. Won Alabama LaunchPad startup competition in 2018 and received 'Best in Show' at CES 2019. Fitz-Thors provides product development and manufacturing support.
• WaveLinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Matt Fitzgerald and partners, WaveLink monitors freshwater docks and surrounding water for dangerous electricity. Developed a shock-detection and alert system for docks at lakes and recreation areas with wireless sensors and accompanying app. Fitz-Thors provides product development and manufacturing support.
• Alabama LaunchpadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatt Fitzgerald serves as a Launch Advisor for Alabama Launchpad finalists, helping with operations, product engineering, and competition preparation. Supports startup ecosystem development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing services company offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing for prototyping and low-volume production. Comparable as an on-demand contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers with similar end markets.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform connecting customers with vetted CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing suppliers. Comparable business model bridging customers to manufacturing services for prototyping and production runs.
• Xometry: AI-enabled on-demand manufacturing marketplace aggregating CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing services. Directly competitive with Fitz-Thors' contract manufacturing and engineering services across overlapping customer segments.
• Marlin Steel Wire Products: Custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable integrated engineering-design-to-fabrication service offering for industrial B2B clients.
• Owens Industries: Precision CNC machining and contract manufacturer specializing in complex components for medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Closely comparable in precision manufacturing capability and regulated-vertical exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Leading 3D printing/additive manufacturing solutions provider offering equipment, materials, and on-demand parts services. Comparable in additive manufacturing capability but as a broader incumbent serving multiple industry verticals.
• Jabil: Global manufacturing services provider offering design, engineering, and contract manufacturing across diverse end markets including medical, aerospace, and automotive. Comparable end-to-end services but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Flex: Global contract manufacturer with design, engineering, and manufacturing services across medical, automotive, aerospace, and industrial verticals. Comparable integrated services but at hyperscale, providing competitive pricing pressure on smaller contract manufacturers.
• Benchmark Electronics: Global contract manufacturer providing engineering, design, and manufacturing services for medical, aerospace/defense, and industrial customers. Comparable in regulated-vertical contract manufacturing and engineering services.
• Phillips Medisize: Global contract developer and manufacturer of medical devices and drug delivery systems. Comparable FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturing capability, but at significantly larger scale as part of Molex.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fitz_thors

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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