What Maloya does

Maloya is a privately held, family-owned custom metal fabrication and manufacturing company founded in 1965 by Paul Hug and now led by second-generation President Reto Hug. Operating from a single 22,000 sqft climate-controlled facility in Hauppauge Industrial Park, Commack, NY (with origins in a 2,500 sqft Farmingdale machine shop), the company serves enterprise and government buyers primarily in the Tri-State area across more than 15 verticals including aerospace, architectural, construction, HVAC, medical, military/defense, transportation, and alternative energy.

The business is organized into three divisions: Architectural/Complex Projects (collaborative Design/Build for architects, builders, and construction managers); Contract Manufacturing (parts-to-spec fabrication for OEMs and machinery manufacturers); and Maloya Products (proprietary offerings such as Sage Heaters acquired in 2006 and Help Point Intercoms deployed across NYC MTA subway stations). Core capabilities span CNC laser cutting (3000W and 4000W Bystronic lasers with 8-axis back gauges), CNC bending and forming (Bystronic Xpert 80 and Beyeler 220-ton press brakes), CNC machining (Haas VF3/VF4 vertical mills), MIG and TIG welding, metal 3D printing, finishing, CMM-based inspection, and assembly. Operations run on the MieTrak Pro MRP system with barcode tracking and real-time KPI reporting under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.

Maloya makes money through custom, quote-based pricing on each project — no rate cards are publicly disclosed — with revenue streams spanning professional services (design assist, value engineering, project management), contract manufacturing fees, and hardware sales of proprietary products. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: an 800-number, online quote requests, face-to-face client meetings, and facility tours targeting architects, builders, construction managers, OEMs, and general contractors. The company operates without external investors, distributors, or resellers, and currently exhibits no signs of outside capital or acquisition activity.

Name

Maloya

Legal name

Maloya Laser

Website

https://maloyalaser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maloya is a family-owned custom metal fabrication and manufacturing company founded in 1965, operating from a 22,000 sqft Commack, NY facility serving architects, builders, OEMs, and government clients across aerospace, construction, medical, military, and transportation with CNC laser, bending, machining, welding, and proprietary Sage Heaters and HPI products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Contract manufacturing services
• CNC laser cutting
• CNC machining services
• Architectural metalwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Commack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural/Complex Projects: Design, fabrication, and manufacturing services for architectural metal projects including collaboration with architects, builders, designers, and construction managers for custom metal components.
2. Contract Manufacturing: Metal fabrication services producing quality parts on time and on budget according to customer specifications, drawings, and requirements. Reduces time and labor expenditures while providing cost savings on completed assemblies.
3. Maloya Products: Proprietary product line including Sage Heaters (hydraulically driven portable process heaters for military and commercial ground support) and Help Point Intercom (HPI) units for transit systems.
4. Design Assist Services: Value engineering, shop drawings, and manufacturing planning services helping customers optimize designs for efficiency and cost reduction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maloya is a full-service metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company that designs, fabricates, and delivers custom metal components and finished assemblies for architectural, commercial, industrial, and government clients. It operates three divisions—Architectural/Complex Projects, Contract Manufacturing, and Maloya Products (Sage Heaters, Help Point Intercom)—supported by in-house CNC laser cutting, bending, machining, welding, 3D printing, finishing, assembly, and design assist.

Product overview

Maloya is a full-service metal fabrication company offering three main divisions: Architectural/Complex Projects (design assistance, fabrication, and installation for architectural projects), Contract Manufacturing (quality parts on time and on budget), and Maloya Products (proprietary products including Sage Heaters and Help Point Intercom units). The company provides comprehensive metalworking services including CNC laser cutting, CNC bending and forming, CNC machining, MIG and TIG welding, 3D printing, assembly, finishing, quality assurance, MRP, and supply chain logistics. Services are delivered using cutting-edge technology including 3000- and 4000-watt lasers, Bystronic equipment, Haas CNC machines, and MieTrak production planning software. All divisions are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sage Heaters: Hydraulically driven portable process heaters originally developed for the United States Air Force, used for military and commercial ground support applications for over 30 years. Product line acquired by Maloya in 2006.
• Help Point Intercom (HPI)

Products and services

• Architectural / Complex Projects Division End-to-end design, fabrication, and manufacturing services that bring architects' and builders' custom metal visions to life through a collaborative 3D Design/Build process. Targeted at architects, construction managers, and general contractors needing complex architectural metalwork such as facades, decorative screens, and ornamental metal.
• Contract Manufacturing Division Metal fabrication services producing quality parts to customer specifications, drawings, and requirements, on time and on budget. Serves OEMs and process machinery manufacturers who supply defined specs and need cost-effective, spec-compliant parts delivered to their facilities.
• Maloya Products Division Proprietary products created using Maloya's manufacturing expertise and solutions-driven philosophy, encompassing the Sage Heaters line for military/commercial ground support and Help Point Intercom (HPI) units for transit systems.
• Sage Heaters Hydraulically driven portable process heaters originally developed for the US Air Force and used for military and commercial ground support for over 30 years. Powerful, mobile, safe, and efficient heating solutions, now value-engineered by Maloya's operations team.
• Help Point Intercom (HPI) Communication units for transit systems that allow passengers to quickly communicate problems and enable transit personnel to determine locations; currently deployed throughout NYC MTA subway stations.
• Design Assist Services Value engineering and design assistance including shop drawings, 3D modeling using SolidWorks, feasibility reviews, and methodizing complex job sequences. Helps architects, builders, and OEMs optimize designs for efficiency, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• CNC Laser Cutting Services Precision laser cutting using 3000W and 4000W Bystronic lasers capable of cutting up to 3/4 inch steel, with 8-axis CNC-controlled back gauges delivering pinpoint accuracy and clean, warp-free edges.
• CNC Bending & Forming Services CNC-controlled bending and forming using the Bystronic Xpert 80 (80 ton, 60-inch bend length) and Beyeler 220-ton press brakes with 8-axis back gauges for single or multiple bends and angle checking/correction feedback.
• CNC Machining Services CNC-controlled machining services including Haas VF3 and VF4ss vertical milling machines, lathes, drilling, tapping, and surface grinding for tight-tolerance and repeatability requirements.
• MIG & TIG Welding Services Metal welding services using both Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding techniques, performed by certified technicians trained in both methods.
• Metal 3D Printing Services Metal 3D printing services enabling rapid prototyping and scaled production for complex metal components, reducing costs and lead times compared with traditional fabrication.
• Assembly Services Complete assembly services from prototype to production, using MieTrak production planning software for real-time tracking, barcode scanning, and ERP/MRP scheduling.
• Metal Finishing Services Finishing services including degreasing, color matching, vibratory deburring, belt sanding, tumbling, buffing, and polishing to enhance durability and aesthetics.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Services Complete supply chain management including material sourcing, vendor connections, inventory management, and logistics transportation for delivery throughout the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero defect delivery through CAR/CAN (Corrective Action Requested/Corrective Action Notification) program and Kaizen training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Publicly traded contract metal manufacturer offering fabrication, machining, welding, and finishing for industrial customers — directly comparable business model to Maloya's Contract Manufacturing and Architectural divisions, just at larger scale.
• Schupan & Sons: Family-held metal fabrication and processing company with similar service breadth (laser cutting, forming, machining, finishing) and similar mix of contract and proprietary work — a close structural analog to Maloya.
• MW Industries: Manufacturer of highly engineered custom metal components serving aerospace, medical, and industrial markets — closely comparable to Maloya's aerospace/medical/military contract manufacturing work and precision tolerance requirements.
• Whitesell Corporation: Custom metal fabricator serving architectural, industrial, and OEM customers with design, fabrication, and finishing capabilities — directly comparable service mix to Maloya's Architectural/Complex Projects division.

Broad incumbents

• Worthington Industries: Large publicly traded steel processor and metal products manufacturer with pressure cylinder, steel processing, and custom fabrication segments — broader incumbent operating at much greater scale but overlapping in custom metal fabrication for industrial customers.
• Arcosa, Inc. Public infrastructure-focused manufacturer with engineered structures and construction products segments that include fabricated metal components — comparable in vertical mix (construction, transportation) but operates at substantially larger scale.
• C.R. Laurence (CRL): Industry-leading supplier of architectural metal systems, hardware, and glazing products for the construction industry — directly comparable to Maloya's Architectural/Complex Projects division in serving building facades and architectural metalwork, but at much broader scale.

Emerging players

• Formlabs: Digital manufacturing company whose metal SLS and SLA printers enable on-demand, low-volume custom metal parts — an emerging alternative delivery model that competes for short-run and prototype work Maloya addresses via its 3D printing and CNC machining services.
• VulcanForms: Digital metal additive manufacturing company producing fully densified metal parts at production scale — emerging competitor for high-mix, low-volume precision metal work where Maloya's contract manufacturing competes.
• Markforged: Metal and composite 3D printing platform targeting industrial production parts — adjacent emerging player whose technology overlaps with Maloya's 3D printing service line and could pressure traditional CNC fabrication margins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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