What Tymetal does

Tymetal is a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial security gate systems and crash-rated perimeter barriers, founded in 1985 and operating as a subsidiary of The Fort Miller Group. The company produces a comprehensive product portfolio that includes cantilever slide gates, box frame roller gates, overhead gates, vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, industrial swing gates, SecurFold bi-fold speed gates, pedestrian gates, and crash-rated bollards, beams, and cable fencing. Several product lines are listed on the U.S. Department of Defense Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List and certified to ASTM F2656 standards with crash ratings from M30 through M50, including the proprietary TCRB-12 and TCRB-4 crash beams, TCGR-12 and TCG-4 cantilevered slide gates, ATCRB-12 articulating barrier arm, and TCF-CR-50P1 cable fence. Core proprietary components include the TYM-HYD hydraulic operator and a welded steel track system cast directly into concrete.

The company operates two owned manufacturing facilities in Greenwich, New York (678 Wilbur Avenue) and Pearland, Texas (4501 Dixie Farm Road), supporting both standard in-stock cantilever slide gates and fully custom-engineered solutions. In-house fabrication capabilities include laser cutting, plasma cutting, robotic welding, CNC machining, commercial sandblasting, and industrial coating. Tymetal runs an enterprise field sales motion with dedicated specification and design teams that engage architects, engineers, security professionals, and contractors across nine primary verticals: airports, correctional facilities, military bases, border stations, public service buildings, financial institutions, schools and universities, data centers, and public utilities. Notable projects include a custom 60-foot-2-inch bronze-clad box frame roller gate designed in collaboration with architect Frank Gehry for the Philadelphia Museum of Art (completed 2012), plus installations at the Jacob Javits Convention Center and Georgia State Capitol Complex.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of security gates and crash-rated barriers, augmented by bundled design consultation, site planning support, and technical representation services. Distribution combines direct sales to end customers with a channel network of fence contractors, installers, and construction managers/general contractors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company markets through a content library (blogs, hostile vehicle mitigation guides, physical security guides), active participation in industry conferences (ISC West, GSX, FENCETECH, ACA, Florida Airports Council, The Fence Group), and direct consultation with a 24-hour inquiry response commitment. The company is privately held under The Fort Miller Group with no disclosed funding history, no public revenue disclosure, and 51-100 employees.

Name

Tymetal

Legal name

TYMETAL Corp

Website

https://tymetal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tymetal is a U.S. manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs, fabricates, and installs custom and standard security gate systems and crash-rated perimeter barriers for airports, military bases, correctional facilities, border stations, public buildings, data centers, and other institutional end markets, operating two manufacturing plants in New York and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Gate Systems and Crash-Rated Barriers: TYMETAL generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of commercial security gates (cantilever slide gates, box frame roller gates, overhead gates, vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, swing gates, bi-fold gates) and crash-rated perimeter barriers (bollards, beams, fences). Products are sold directly to end customers (government facilities, airports, military bases, correctional facilities, commercial properties) and through channel partners (fence contractors, installers). The company also provides custom fabrication services including laser cutting, plasma cutting, robotic welding, CNC machining, sandblasting, and industrial coating. Both standard in-stock products and fully custom-engineered solutions are offered.
2. Design, Specification, and Technical Support Services: TYMETAL provides specification and design services, site planning support, and design consultation throughout project phases. Technical support is provided from design through completion and beyond. These services are bundled with product sales to support the hardware revenue stream and differentiate the company's offerings from commodity gate suppliers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TYMETAL manufactures complete, ready-to-install industrial, commercial, and correctional gate systems, including cantilever slide gates, box frame roller gates, overhead gates, vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, swing gates, bi-fold gates, and pedestrian gates. The company also produces crash-rated perimeter barriers (gates, bollards, beams, cable fences) tested to ASTM F2656 M30-M50 ratings and listed on the U.S. Department of Defense Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List. All products are manufactured at company facilities in New York and Texas, with both standard in-stock items and fully custom-engineered solutions offered.

Product overview

TYMETAL is a leading U.S. security gate manufacturer with over 35 years of experience, operating as a single-source manufacturer of custom and standard commercial security gates and crash-rated barrier systems. The product portfolio includes cantilever slide gates, box frame roller gates, overhead gates, vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, industrial swing gates, SecurFold bi-fold speed gates, and pedestrian gates. The crash-rated line encompasses gates, bollards, beams, and cable fences tested to ASTM/DOD standards with M-ratings from M30 to M50. Supporting the core gate products are in-house custom fabrication services including laser cutting, plasma cutting, robotic welding, CNC machining, sandblasting, and industrial coating. The company also provides design consultation and site planning support services. TYMETAL serves markets including airports, correctional facilities, military bases, data centers, schools, financial institutions, and public utilities, with manufacturing facilities in New York and Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortress: Cantilever slide gate systems including Fortress Heavy Duty, Fortress Structural, and Fortress Box Frame variants
• TIGER
• TYM-SL2000DC
• TYM-SL4000DC
• SecurFold

Products and services

• Cantilever Slide Gates Heavy-duty cantilever slide gates for commercial and industrial perimeter security, available in chain-link and ornamental configurations with clear opening widths up to 60 feet, used at airports, military bases, correctional facilities, and commercial properties.
• Box Frame Roller Gates Heavy-duty box frame roller gates capable of spanning very large openings, including runway-width applications up to 500 feet for airport and high-security perimeter use.
• Overhead Gates Overhead slide gates designed for commercial security applications requiring overhead clearance solutions.
• Vertical Lift Gates Vertical lift gates for high-security applications where larger openings with limited side space are required.
• Vertical Pivot Gates Vertical pivot gates for perimeter security applications requiring pivot-style operation.
• Industrial Swing Gates Heavy-duty swing gates for commercial and industrial perimeter security applications.
• SecurFold Bi-Folding Speed Gates High-speed bi-folding gates (SecurFold) for busy entry points requiring rapid opening and closing cycles.
• Pedestrian Gates Swing gates designed for pedestrian access control at perimeter security installations.
• Crash-Rated Gates Anti-ram gates tested and rated to stop vehicles traveling 30-50 mph, including models listed on the DOD Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List.
• Crash-Rated Bollards Vertical crash-rated posts designed to stop or slow vehicles at building entrances, pedestrian areas, and high-traffic locations, available in fixed, removable, and shallow-mount designs.
• Crash-Rated Beams Drop-arm crash beams for access points, available in manual, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical operation, rated for impacts from 30-50 mph.
• Crash-Rated Fences Cable-based crash-rated perimeter fencing tested to stop 15,000-pound vehicles at various speeds, ASTM F2656 M50-P1 rated.
• TCGR-12 Box Frame Cantilever Slide Gate Lightweight aluminum frame crash gate with M50-P2 rating, clear openings up to 26 feet and heights up to 20 feet, listed on the DOD Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier List.
• TCG-4 Cantilever Slide Gate Cantilever slide gate with M30-P1 rating, clear openings from 12-20 feet, lightweight aluminum design for high-cycle applications.
• TCRB-12 Crash Rated Beam M50-P1 rated crash beam that stops a 15,000 lb vehicle at 50 mph with 1 meter or less penetration, spanning 12-24 foot openings.
• TCRB-4 Crash Rated Beam M30-P1 rated crash beam stopping a 15,000 lb vehicle at 30 mph with 1 meter or less penetration, spanning 10-26 foot openings.
• ATCRB-12 Articulating Barrier Arm M50-P2 rated articulating barrier arm with 32-40 foot clear opening width, hydraulically operated.
• TCF-CR-50P1 Crash Rated Cable Fence M50-P1 rated cable fence stopping a 15,000 lb vehicle at 50 mph with 1 meter or less penetration, cost-effective for long perimeter protection.
• Universal Slimline Planter 40 Concrete security planter with crash-rated protection, capable of stopping a 7.5 metric ton vehicle at 40 mph while appearing as a decorative landscape feature.
• Custom Laser Cutting Services Precision custom laser cutting services as part of TYMETAL's in-house metal fabrication capabilities for security gate and custom projects.
• Custom Plasma Cutting Services Custom plasma cutting services for metal fabrication as part of TYMETAL's comprehensive custom manufacturing.
• Robotic Welding Services Robotic welding services for precision metal fabrication and assembly, supporting AWS-certified fabrication quality.
• CNC Machining Services CNC machining services for precision metal component manufacturing.
• Commercial Sandblasting Commercial sandblasting services for surface preparation and finishing of fabricated metal components.
• Industrial Coating & Painting Services Industrial coating and painting services for metal fabrication finishing and corrosion protection.
• Site Planning Support Project management support and technical consultation for site planning and security system design provided by TYMETAL.
• Design Consultation Services Collaborative design consultation services with comprehensive risk management and site design support from TYMETAL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crash-rated cable fence can stop a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling at 50 mph with penetration rating of 1 meter (3.3 feet) or less (M50-P1/K12 rated)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LF Driscoll Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012LF Driscoll Co., the largest locally-based construction manager in the Philadelphia region, specifically selected TYMETAL for the Philadelphia Museum of Art project based on its proven expertise and capability to handle high-profile projects. This partnership demonstrates TYMETAL's ability to be specified by top-tier general contractors.
• Pucci & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2012Pucci & Associates served as the installation contractor for the Philadelphia Museum of Art custom gate project, achieving a 1/32-inch tolerance on the track system installation and ensuring trouble-free gate operation. TYMETAL manufactured the gate to match Pucci's installation precision.
• Gehry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Renowned architect Frank Gehry and his firm Gehry Partners collaborated with TYMETAL on the Philadelphia Museum of Art project to ensure the custom bronze-clad gate design harmonized with the museum's historic and aesthetic standards. This collaboration was critical for achieving architectural approval on a high-profile cultural institution project.
• The Fort Miller GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTYMETAL is a subsidiary of The Fort Miller Group, a parent company that owns TYMETAL as part of its portfolio of companies. The Fort Miller Group operates Secure Hiring (secure6.saashr.com) for TYMETAL careers.
• American Fence Association (AFA)minorOthersTYMETAL is a member of the American Fence Association, an industry trade organization for fence contractors and manufacturers. The company displays the AFA logo on its website footer as a credential.
• Security Industry Association (SIA)minorOthersTYMETAL is a member of the Security Industry Association, an industry trade organization. The company displays the SIA logo on its website footer as a credential.
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)minorOthersTYMETAL is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction, an industry trade organization. The company displays the AISC logo on its website footer as a credential for steel fabrication expertise.
• American Welding Society (AWS)minorOthersTYMETAL holds American Welding Society certification, demonstrating qualified welding practices. The company displays the AWS logo on its website footer as a fabrication quality credential.
• The Fence GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Fence Group is a national network of fence contractors and installers. TYMETAL participates in The Fence Group's summer conference, connecting with professionals who build perimeter security systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and high-security applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Delta Scientific: Delta Scientific manufactures vehicle barrier systems including crash-rated gates, bollards, beams, and barricades tested to ASTM F2656 standards. It is one of the closest direct competitors to TYMETAL in the high-security anti-ram vehicle barrier market, serving similar government, military, and critical infrastructure customers.
• Ameristar Fence Products (ASSA ABLOY): Ameristar, owned by ASSA ABLOY, manufactures ornamental and security fence and gate systems for commercial, industrial, and high-security applications. It is a direct peer in commercial cantilever slide gates, swing gates, and perimeter fencing, with much greater scale and distribution breadth.
• ATG Access: ATG Access manufactures crash-tested bollards, road blockers, and vehicle barriers rated to international standards including PAS 68 and IWA 14. It directly competes with TYMETAL in crash-rated perimeter security, with a stronger international footprint.
• Ross Technology Corporation: Ross Technology manufactures crash-rated bollards, gates, and barriers including vehicle arresting systems used at military bases, government buildings, and critical infrastructure. It is a direct peer to TYMETAL in high-security anti-ram vehicle barrier systems.
• B&B ARMR: B&B ARMR manufactures crash-rated bollards, barriers, and gates tested to ASTM F2656 and DOS standards. It is a direct peer to TYMETAL in the crash-rated perimeter security segment, serving similar government and critical infrastructure customers.
• Nasatka Security: Nasatka Security manufactures anti-ram crash-rated gates, bollards, and barriers for high-security applications. It is a direct peer to TYMETAL in the crash-rated vehicle barrier market, with overlap in government, military, and embassy perimeter security customers.
• Hy-Security Gate Operators (Nice Group): Hy-Security, part of Nice Group, manufactures industrial and high-security gate operators including slide, swing, and barrier arm operators. It is a direct peer in the gate operator category, often used as a complementary or substitute supplier to TYMETAL's TYM-HYD operator.

Broad incumbents

• Gibraltar Industries: Gibraltar Industries is a diversified building products manufacturer serving residential, commercial, and infrastructure markets. As a broader incumbent, it has scale advantages over TYMETAL in fabricated metal products and perimeter security, though it does not focus exclusively on TYMETAL's crash-rated niche.

Emerging players

• Cogan Wire & Metal Products: Cogan Wire & Metal Products manufactures custom and standard metal fabrication products including ornamental iron, gates, and architectural metalwork. It is a smaller-scale custom fabricator with partial overlap to TYMETAL in architectural and ornamental metal gate production.
• DoorKing (a Division of Hy-Security/Nice): DoorKing manufactures vehicular gate operators and access control systems for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. It has partial overlap with TYMETAL in the gate operator and access control product category, though its focus is broader and more commercial/residential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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