Robinson Metal

What Robinson Metal does

Robinson, Inc. (operating as Robinson Metal) is a U.S.-based custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company founded in 1975 and headquartered in De Pere, Wisconsin. The company designs, fabricates, and assembles custom enclosures, heavy weldments, modular skidded power systems, ASME-certified pressure vessels, and OEM components for enterprise customers across power generation, heavy equipment, energy storage, food processing, pulp & paper, oil & gas, and military/defense verticals. Named customers include Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG (four consecutive Supplier of the Year awards) and an aggregated base of Fortune 500 OEMs; the company positions itself as a national leader in OEM custom enclosures, with particular depth in generator, battery energy storage (BESS), switchgear, and acoustically engineered enclosures.

Core technical capabilities span the full fabrication value chain under one roof: advanced laser cutting (Mitsubishi 12,000W fiber laser and Amada fiber/CO2 lasers with automated load/unload), CNC machining, press brake forming (up to 350-ton units and RAS GIGAbend), welding (MIG, TIG, submerged arc), an 80,000-square-foot coatings facility (wet paint, seven powder coating booths, drying ovens, media blasting), heavy lift capacity up to 180 tons across crane bays, and full assembly including electrical integration and factory acceptance testing. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (SGS-registered), ASME S/U/R stamps for pressure vessels, and UL 2200 for generator enclosures.

The company generates revenue through project-based, quote-based contracts with enterprise OEMs; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with dedicated project managers as single points of contact. The company reports revenue of $350M booked for fiscal year 2026, up sixfold from $58M in 2016. Robinson operates nearly 800,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four Wisconsin facilities (De Pere, Manitowoc), employs over 1,000 people (per June 2026 disclosure), and is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP established in 2023. A 560,000-square-foot build-to-suit facility in Altoona, Iowa is scheduled to open Q1 2027, bringing total footprint to approximately 1.4 million square feet across five facilities.

Name

Robinson Metal

Legal name

Robinson, Inc.

Website

https://robinsoninc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Robinson, Inc. is a U.S.-based custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturer founded in 1975, designing enclosures, pressure vessels, and modular power systems for Fortune 500 OEMs across power generation, energy storage, heavy equipment, and industrial verticals from nearly 800,000 sq ft of Wisconsin facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Body-in-White & Structural Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Contract manufacturing
• Precision machining
• Metal stamping
• Industrial welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

De Pere

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication: Robinson generates revenue through custom metal fabrication services, including steel fabrication, heavy weldments, modular skids, and ASME-certified pressure vessels. Revenue has grown sixfold from $58 million in 2016 to $350 million booked for the current fiscal year (2026).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Robinson Metal is a custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturer that produces stamped, machined, welded, laser-cut, and assembled metal components for OEM customers. The company operates as a single-source supplier serving regulated and high-specification industries including medical, automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and consumer products. It also distributes its manufactured parts to customers across six continents.

Product overview

Robinson Inc. is a single-source metal solutions provider offering a portfolio of integrated manufacturing services and custom products. The core offerings include Contract Manufacturing (end-to-end OEM solutions), Custom Metal Fabrication (cutting, forming, welding, assembly), Custom Enclosures (generator, BESS, switchgear, pump, and acoustically engineered enclosures), Machining, Coatings (wet paint and powder coating), Engineering/Design, and Assembly services. Key products include ASME pressure vessels, modular skid systems, and specialized BESS enclosures. The company operates manufacturing facilities totaling nearly 800,000 square feet across Wisconsin locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Robinson Custom Enclosures: UL-certified custom enclosure manufacturing division of Robinson, specializing in stationary engine generator enclosures per UL 2200 standards.

Products and services

• Metal Stamping

Quantifiable outcome

• Sixfold revenue growth from $58M (2016) to $350M (2026), driven by modern manufacturing processes and operational excellence
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rolls-Royce Power Systems AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Robinson serves as a strategic supplier to Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, providing custom metal enclosures and fabricated components for stationary power generation equipment. Robinson has received four consecutive supplier of the year awards from Rolls-Royce (Gold Winner 2021, Gold Winner 2022, Gold Winner in Stationary Power Solutions 2024). This is a core, long-standing partnership demonstrating Robinson's ability to meet stringent quality and delivery standards required by a global power systems manufacturer.
• Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019These organizations co-present the annual Manufacturer of the Year competition. Robinson was recognized as Manufacturer of the Year in 2019 and again in 2026. These partnerships reflect industry recognition of Robinson's manufacturing excellence.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BTD Manufacturing: Large Midwest custom metal fabricator providing stamping, fabrication, coatings, and assembly to OEM customers. Closely comparable in vertical integration, end markets, and contract-manufacturer model.
• Metaltek International: Mid-size US contract manufacturer specializing in engineered metal castings and fabricated components for industrial OEMs. Comparable in scale, OEM focus, and engineered-metal-component capabilities.
• Stroh's Fabricating: Wisconsin-based custom metal fabricator serving heavy industrial and OEM customers with structural fabrication and welding. Comparable regional Midwest peer in custom structural fabrication.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Public Midwest contract manufacturer offering custom metal fabrication, enclosures, and engineered solutions to OEM customers across heavy equipment, power, and industrial markets. Direct comparable in scale, services, and end-market exposure.
• Fisher Barton: Wisconsin-based custom metal manufacturer specializing in fabricated components, wear parts, and engineered blade solutions. Comparable in geography, OEM customer base, and custom fabrication capabilities.
• R&B Wagner: Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer specializing in custom metal fabrication, finishing, and assembly for industrial OEM customers. Comparable in geography, scale, and single-source OEM service model.
• Waukesha Metal Products: Wisconsin metal fabrication and stamping company serving OEMs in power generation, industrial, and heavy equipment. Comparable in geography, core fabrication capabilities, and OEM end-market exposure.
• Helander Metal Fabricating: Custom sheet metal and structural fabrication provider serving industrial and OEM customers with laser cutting, forming, and assembly. Comparable in custom fabrication services and OEM orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp. Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary and global leader in metal castings and fabricated components for aerospace, power, and industrial markets. Operates as a much larger incumbent with overlapping structural-components capabilities.
• Shape Corp. Large Tier-1 automotive and industrial metal forming company with extensive stamping and fabrication capabilities. Operates as a broader incumbent with overlapping metal-forming competencies, though more automotive-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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