What KADEE Industries does

KADEE Industries is a privately held designer and manufacturer of stainless steel floor grating systems, roll-out mat systems, and entrance grid systems, headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, and founded in 1970. The company's three product lines (Grates & Grilles, Roll-Out Mat Systems, Entrance Grid Systems) include 14 stock-keeping units across stainless steel (KD98, KD58, KD38 series and Entec variants), aluminum (KDAL-i), and bronze (KDBR) bar grating, with carpet or vinyl insert options and load ratings up to 1,000 pounds rolling load. Notable technical capabilities include ADA-compliant high-heel friendly grating (Wheels n' Heels Metro), ALGRIP surface treatment, and custom fabrication including specialty colored metallic finishes and dovetail handrail infilling. Materials are specified to support LEED certification with documented post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content and CDPH Standard Method v1.2 emissions compliance.

The business operates as a contract-based B2B manufacturer selling custom-fabricated products directly to architects, designers, construction firms, and end customers across institutional, commercial, and municipal projects. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with all orders routed through direct phone (800-321-3827) or email ([email protected]) contact rather than disclosed list pricing. Distribution is direct-to-project-stakeholder with no retail or third-party distributor network, and the company has an active hiring page served through Ultipro.

The customer base is project-anchored and heterogeneous, including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Riverwalk, Big River Crossing (124,000 sq ft of materials), Highline Park NYC, National WWII Museum, General Motors Detroit Riverfront Plaza, Daimler Chrysler distribution centers, Consolidated Edison Times Square vaults, Mesa Community College, Columbia University, and the National World War II Museum. The company is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and positions itself as the "national leader in stainless steel grating systems and entrance mats," with products used across the United States and selected international markets including the Philippines.

Name

KADEE Industries

Legal name

Kadee Industries, Inc.

Website

https://kadeeindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KADEE Industries is a privately held Ohio-based manufacturer of stainless steel floor grating systems, roll-out mat systems, and entrance grid systems for architects, contractors, and municipal customers. Founded in 1970, the company produces LEED-compliant custom-fabricated architectural and infrastructure grating solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Building Materials

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resilient Floor Coverings Manufacturing (Vinyl/LVT/Linoleum/Rubber/Cork) (IMAOAJAH), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Stainless steel grating
• Entrance mat systems
• Architectural building materials
• ADA compliant grating
• Floor grating products

Headquarters

HQ city

Twinsburg

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Grating Products: Sale of stainless steel floor grating products including KD98, KD58, KD38 series and ENTEC variants with carpet inserts. Products are custom fabricated to meet project specifications.
2. Aluminum and Bronze Bar Grating: Sale of aluminum bar grating (KDAL-i) and bronze bar grating (KDBR) for architectural and industrial applications.
3. Roll-Out Mat Systems: Sale of temporary and semi-permanent roll-out mat systems including KDKT-V, KDKT-C, KDVM, and KDCM with vinyl or carpet inserts.
4. Entrance Grid Systems: Sale of entrance grid systems (KDVP, KDCP) for high-traffic entry points with vinyl or carpet inserts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KADEE Industries designs and manufactures stainless steel floor grating systems, roll-out mat systems, and entrance grid systems for commercial, institutional, and municipal construction and renovation projects. Products are custom fabricated to project specifications in stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze variants, with options for carpet or vinyl inserts, ADA-compliant high-heel friendly designs, and LEED-certified recycled content materials.

Product overview

KADEE Industries is a designer and manufacturer of stainless steel floor grating systems and entrance mats, operating as a single-product portfolio company with three product lines. The Grates & Grilles line includes eight products: KD98, Entec 98, KD58, Entec 58, KD38, Entec 38, KDAL-i (aluminum bar grating), and KDBR (bronze bar grating). The Roll-Out Mat Systems line includes four products: KDKT-V, KDKT-C, KDVM, and KDCM. The Entrance Grid Systems line includes two products: KDVP and KDCP. Products are available with either vinyl or carpet inserts, and are designed for new construction and renovation projects requiring sustainable, durable entrance solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entec: Stainless steel grating with carpet inserts (Entec 98, Entec 58, Entec 38)
• Wheels n' Heels
• Metro
• ALGRIP

Products and services

• KD98 (1-1/8" Stainless Steel Grating)

Named customers20 records

Segments3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• U.S. Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKADEE Industries is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, supporting their LEED documentation and sustainable building initiatives. Their products contribute to LEED certification with high recycled content materials.
• SmithGroup ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SmithGroup architects to supply 1,168 square feet of LEED aluminum grating for Mesa Community College's Physical Science Building, including Planetarium scrims, staircases, and walkable observation platform. This was the first major LEED project in the Maricopa County Community College District.
• Hardesty & HanovermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to manufacture and supply materials for the Alva Bridge Bascule Bridge repair in Lee County, Florida. Developed a new riveted grating product to meet specific load requirements at the bridge supports.
• Voorsanger Mathes LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect/Engineer partner for National World War II Museum in New Orleans. KADEE produced custom ceiling grilles and aluminum dovetail handrail infilling with specific metallic silver and battleship gray colors to match the museum's brand.
• Borroughs CorpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with Borroughs Corp engineers to develop mezzanine floor grating solution for Daimler Chrysler distribution centers. Identified PressLock galvanized steel grating with close bearing and cross bar spacing as optimal solution for worker comfort and cart movement.
• Friends of the High LinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with non-profits in New York City to enhance Highline Park. Developed heavy-duty stainless steel grating with 68% transparency for 'see-through' look while remaining ADA Compliant and high-heel friendly, supporting maintenance vehicle loads.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Direct Metals: Direct Metals is a manufacturer and distributor of perforated metal, bar grating, and architectural metal products. It competes directly with KADEE in architectural and industrial grating, with comparable custom fabrication capabilities and LEED/documentation support.
• Ohio Gratings: Ohio Gratings manufactures aluminum and steel bar grating, serving industrial, architectural, and municipal applications. It is a direct competitor to KADEE's KDAL-i aluminum and KDBR bronze grating products, with overlapping customer base in water treatment, bridges, and walkways.
• McNICHOLS Co. McNICHOLS is a leading supplier of metal products including bar grating, perforated metal, and expanded metal, with a national footprint and broad product catalog. It is a direct competitor to KADEE's grates and grilles line for both stock and custom specifications, and serves the same architect and contractor buyer.
• AMICO (Alabama Metal Industries): AMICO is a major U.S. manufacturer of metal grating, expanded metal, and security mesh products for industrial and architectural use. Comparable to KADEE in producing both stock and custom grating with a focus on heavy-duty and architectural applications, including bridge and wastewater projects.
• Marco Specialty Steel: Marco Specialty Steel is a U.S. metal products distributor and processor of bar grating, expanded metal, and perforated metal for industrial and architectural buyers. It competes with KADEE on custom and stock grating orders and serves a similar contractor and OEM customer base.
• CSM Metal Deck: CSM Metal Deck supplies steel roof deck, floor deck, and metal grating for commercial and industrial construction. It overlaps with KADEE on structural grating for mezzanines, platforms, and industrial applications, and shares OEM and contractor customers.
• Construction Specialties (c-s group): Construction Specialties is a global manufacturer of architectural building products including entrance mat systems, wall protection, and specialty gratings. It is a direct peer to KADEE's entrance grid and roll-out mat product lines, serving the same architect and commercial building specifier market.

Emerging players

• Graepel: Graepel manufactures perforated metal and safety gratings for architectural and industrial applications, with strong presence in Europe and growing North American reach. It is an emerging competitor in the architectural grating niche where KADEE also competes.

Regional players

• Webforge: Webforge is a global grating manufacturer (now part of Valmont Industries) with strong Asia-Pacific and Australian presence, producing steel, aluminum, and stainless steel grating for industrial, infrastructure, and architectural applications. It is a regional peer in geographies where KADEE has limited presence (e.g., Asia-Pacific).

Broad incumbents

• Nucor (Vulcan Grating / Nucor Grating): Nucor is the largest U.S. steel producer and supplies bar grating and fabricated structural metal products through its grating divisions. As a broad incumbent with significant scale and raw material integration, it competes with KADEE on price-sensitive standard grating and custom architectural projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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