What Fabcon Manufacturing does

Fabcon Manufacturing is a vertically integrated U.S.-based precision metal fabrication and contract manufacturer founded in 1977 in Santa Ana, California. The company operates two California facilities (Santa Ana headquarters and Valencia) totaling 120,000-125,000 square feet of production capacity and serves OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, integrators, and government/defense contractors across power infrastructure, data center infrastructure, medical equipment, military and defense, telecommunications, renewable energy and EV charging, industrial OEM manufacturing, and electronics markets. Its customer base spans Fortune 100 companies (e.g., top-tier OEMs in power management, data center technology, and telecom), venture-backed growth companies (Anduril, Swiftmile), and federal/defense primes.

Core capabilities span laser cutting (fiber lasers and a Mazak Laser Flexible Manufacturing System with 24/7 lights-out operation), CNC turret punching, metal forming up to 220 tons and 12-foot part lengths, six-axis robotic and cobot welding, CNC machining, hardware insertion, in-house powder coating and wet-paint finishing, silk screening, CARC military finishing (NADCAP-approved and BAE-approved), and electromechanical assembly including static-sensitive components. Quality systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, with ITAR registration, NADCAP approval, HUBZone preferred status, and UL-approved safety certification site status.

Fabcon monetizes through quote-based, project-specific contract manufacturing engagements typically structured as multi-year agreements, priced on materials, volumes, complexity, and timelines. Revenue streams include core contract manufacturing services (fabrication, finishing, assembly, logistics), engineering and Design-for-Manufacturability services, in-house finishing services, and supply-chain management with real-time inventory tracking and an in-house truck fleet. GTM is enterprise field sales plus an inbound website quote workflow, supported by NDA-enabled design collaboration. The company was acquired by Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm, in 2021, and Hamid Sarshar was appointed CEO in April 2024, succeeding retiring owner/President David Smith.

Name

Fabcon Manufacturing

Legal name

Fabcon

Website

https://fabcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vertically integrated U.S. precision metal fabricator and contract manufacturer (est. 1977) operating two California facilities, serving Fortune 100 OEMs, defense primes, and growth companies across data center, power, medical, telecom, EV charging, and defense verticals via ISO 9001:2015- and AS9100D-certified make-to-print services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Project-based contract manufacturing for precision metal parts, enclosures, and assemblies. Revenue generated from engineering collaboration, metal fabrication, finishing, assembly, and logistics services. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific based on materials, volumes, and timelines.
2. Engineering & Design Services: Design for Manufacturability (DFM) support, CAD creation, design feedback, and prototyping services integrated into contract manufacturing engagements.
3. Finishing Services: In-house powder coating, wet-paint applications, silk screening, and screen printing services for functional and decorative coating requirements.
4. Supply Chain Management: Real-time inventory tracking, in-house truck fleet, and logistics services providing maximum value for customers sourcing larger metal components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fabcon Manufacturing is a vertically integrated U.S.-based precision metal fabricator and contract manufacturer that delivers end-to-end manufacturing solutions — from engineering collaboration and design-for-manufacturability (DFM), through laser cutting, CNC machining, forming, robotic and manual welding, to in-house powder coating, wet-paint, silk screening, CARC military finishing, and turnkey electromechanical assembly. Serving OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across data center infrastructure, power management, medical, defense, telecommunications, EV charging, and industrial markets from two California facilities (Santa Ana and Valencia).

Product overview

Fabcon Manufacturing is a vertically integrated U.S.-based precision metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company serving high-growth, compliance-driven industries since 1977. The company offers a unified manufacturing platform combining metal fabrication, finishing & assembly, and contract manufacturing services under one roof. Core capabilities include laser cutting, turret punching, CNC machining, welding, powder coating, silk screening, and electromechanical assembly. Fabcon's product portfolio spans digital signage solutions (including the Redwood Outdoor Menu Board, A-Frame signage, and portable battery solutions), EV charging station enclosures, outdoor enclosures for telecommunications and industrial applications, and data center metal fabrication including server racks and enclosures. The company also provides specialized products including hand sanitizer kiosks, temperature screening stands, and PPE Clean Carts through partnerships with technology providers like Samsung MagicInfo and Smartify Media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Fabrication Comprehensive precision metal fabrication services for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers producing large enclosures, cabinets, frames, chassis, and racks with state-of-the-art fiber lasers, CNC turret punching, robotic welding, and 220-ton forming capabilities.
• Finishing & Assembly Complete in-house finishing services — powder coating with 5-stage zirconium-based wash, wet-paint applications, silk screening, CARC military finishing — alongside turnkey electromechanical assembly, kitting, and product reconditioning for industrial, military, technology, and aerospace applications.
• Power Management Solutions Custom power management enclosures and assemblies for power distribution, energy monitoring, and electrical enclosures serving critical infrastructure applications with design engineering, supply chain management, and CNC machining.
• Data Center Metal Fabrication Custom server enclosures, rack systems, and equipment housings engineered for data center infrastructure requirements with ISO 9001-certified manufacturing, Class A powder coating finishes, and real-time process tracking.
• End-to-End Contract Manufacturing Full-service contract manufacturing spanning design-for-manufacturability (DFM), CAD creation, prototyping, metal fabrication, cosmetic finishing, electromechanical assembly, quality controls, and real-time inventory management under one accountable partner.
• Outdoor Enclosures Durable metal enclosures engineered to withstand demanding outdoor environmental conditions for telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and industrial applications.
• EV Chargers Electric vehicle charging station enclosures and structural assemblies for Level 2 chargers and charging infrastructure applications for OEM partners and infrastructure deployers.
• Digital Signage Solutions LCD and LED digital display products including standalone, outdoor, interactive, and video wall signage with integrated Samsung MagicInfo content management for centralized ad creation, scheduling, and reporting.
• Redwood Outdoor Menu Board Customizable outdoor digital menu board for QSR and fast casual restaurants featuring 46", 49", or 55" screen options, vandalism protection, 2500-3000 nits brightness rating, and aluminum framework with custom paint options.
• AATSS V2 Pro Temperature Screening Stand AI-powered automated temperature screening stand manufactured in partnership with RichTech, featuring face mask detection, auto height adjustment, live monitoring, cloud management, and COVID health Q&A capabilities for facility access control.
• PPE Clean Cart Portable, non-powered hand washing station built with starboard plastic and powder coated steel frames, featuring foot-powered sinks, touch-free sanitizers, and 200+ hand washes per refill for high-traffic public spaces.
• Touchless Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Hand sanitizer kiosks and floor stands designed for high-traffic areas, available with 24" or 32" screens for digital messaging, cameras for impression tracking, and integrated temperature sensors.
• A-Frame Digital Signage Portable folding and rolling digital poster solutions featuring Samsung QM32R or LG 32SM5KE displays, built-in media player, Wi-Fi connectivity, and optional battery solution for indoor and outdoor applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced time-to-market: Saved 60+ days compared to offshore solution for Swiftmile EV charging infrastructure production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AndurilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2019Fabcon partnered with Anduril to provide manufacturing services for defense industry products. Services include structural fabricated metal assemblies as well as turnkey electro-mechanical assembly services. Anduril is a defense technology company leveraging artificial intelligence to solve challenging national security problems. Fabcon was selected for impressive delivery timelines, internal design resources, and flexible turnkey manufacturing capabilities.
• SwiftmilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2019Fabcon partnered with Swiftmile to provide manufacturing services for the Swiftmile line of parking and charging systems for scooters and e-bikes. Services include structural fabricated and machined metal assemblies as well as turnkey electro-mechanical assembly services. Swiftmile creates and deploys unique charging stations worldwide for eScooters and eBikes. Fabcon's advanced expertise, capabilities, lead-time, and cost to quality ratio were key factors in the partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: Protolabs is a digital manufacturing services company providing custom prototypes and on-demand production parts via CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and other processes. It directly competes with Fabcon in the custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturing space.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): MEC is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer producing metal fabrications, assemblies, and engineered components for industrial, power, and defense customers. Its scope, capability stack, and end markets closely mirror Fabcon's vertically integrated US contract manufacturing model.
• BTD Manufacturing: BTD Manufacturing is a US-based contract metal fabricator offering laser cutting, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly. It serves industrial, agricultural, and defense OEMs comparable to Fabcon's customer base.
• Xometry: Xometry operates an AI-driven marketplace for custom manufactured parts including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly. It competes with Fabcon for online-sourced custom metal fabrication and on-demand production orders.
• Mid-West Metal Products: Mid-West Metal Products is a contract manufacturer specializing in powder-coated and e-coated metal products, enclosures, and assemblies. Its finishing-led, vertically integrated model closely resembles Fabcon's finishing and assembly differentiation.
• Talan Products: Talan Products is a precision metal fabricator providing CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, stamping, and assembly. It serves aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial OEMs with a comparable vertically integrated capability profile.

Broad incumbents

• Flex Ltd: Flex is a global contract manufacturer providing design, manufacturing, assembly, and supply chain services for electronics, data center, and industrial customers. It overlaps with Fabcon at the data center and complex assembly end of the market, though at enterprise scale.
• Fabrinet: Fabrinet is a large contract manufacturer specializing in optical, electro-mechanical, and complex assemblies for communications, computing, and medical OEMs. It overlaps with Fabcon's electromechanical assembly and regulated-industry customer base but at larger scale.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Stratasys Direct provides custom manufacturing services including additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and metal finishing. It competes with Fabcon for custom parts and rapid prototyping demand, though focused on plastics-based additive tooling.

Emerging players

• Fictiv: Fictiv operates a digital manufacturing platform connecting buyers with vetted CNC and sheet metal fabrication partners. It is a partial, technology-enabled competitor focused on the front-end sourcing and quoting workflow Fabcon competes in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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