Allied Metal Ltd.

What Allied Metal Ltd. does

Allied Metal Ltd. is a Calgary-based precision sheet metal fabricator founded in 1968 that provides turnkey, concept-to-completion custom metal work for industrial customers across North America. The company operates from a 21,000 sq ft facility housing CNC punch presses (LVD Strippit ST1212), a 4000-watt CO2 laser cutting system (Amada FOM2-3015 NT), three CNC press brakes (Amada HDS 8025, Amada FBDIII 12, Accurpress 7606), a Durma guillotine shear, MIG/TIG welding stations, and a Wagner Sprint Airfluid XE in-house powder coating line. Allied works in stainless steel (304/316), mild steel, aluminum (5052-H3R, 6061-T6), copper, and structural metal forms, and serves verticals including oil and gas (Pason), craft beverage canning (Cask Global Canning Solutions), electrical power systems (Electrotek, InCom Electric), industrial and hazardous-location lighting (Nemalux), medical/scientific instrumentation (Nanalysis), and industrial heating (Hazloc Heaters).

The company monetizes through project-based, quote-driven custom fabrication services with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or recurring contracts; revenue is generated per job via one-time fabrication engagements covering cutting, forming, welding, finishing, and assembly. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on the company website, an integrated quote workflow, Google reviews, blog content, and direct phone contact to acquire customers. Allied achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in September 2019 with zero nonconformances on first external audit, signaling process maturity required by regulated and quality-conscious enterprise buyers.

Allied is privately held under Managing Partner Glen Brooks, who assumed ownership in 2018 following the retirement of Bernard Deschner; the company has changed hands several times across its 55+ year history and has no institutional or venture capital backing. It serves companies and individuals across Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario), U.S. states (Texas, New York, California), and Mexico (Nuevo Leon). The business is positioned as a mid-sized independent job shop competing on full-service capability, in-house finishing, and ISO-certified quality rather than scale or low-cost leadership.

Name

Allied Metal Ltd.

Legal name

Allied Metal Ltd

Website

https://alliedmetal.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allied Metal Ltd. is a Calgary-based precision sheet metal fabricator providing turnkey CNC cutting, forming, welding, and in-house powder coating services to industrial customers across North America in energy, electrical, lighting, medical, and canning verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

NAICS

Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Fabrication & Light-Gauge Metalwork Training (EDAOADAD)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• CNC laser cutting
• CNC punching services
• Powder coating services
• Precision metal bending

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Project-based custom metal fabrication services including CNC punching, laser cutting, CNC bending, powder coating, welding, shearing, and drilling/saw cutting. Services range from basic production runs to full design assistance with turnkey concept-to-completion solutions.
2. Precision Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies: Fabrication of custom sheet metal parts and assemblies for various industries including energy services, medical equipment, commercial/industrial lighting, and canning solutions. Products include structural components, enclosures, brackets, and finished assemblies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Allied Metal Ltd. is a precision sheet metal fabrication company providing turnkey, concept-to-completion custom metal fabricated solutions for industrial customers across North America. Services include laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending, powder coating, MIG/TIG welding, shearing, and drilling/saw cutting, working with stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, copper, and structural metals in both short and long production runs.

Product overview

Allied Metal Ltd. is a precision sheet metal fabrication company offering turnkey, concept-to-completion metal fabrication services. The company operates three CNC press brakes (Amada HDS 8025, Amada FBDIII 12, and Accurpress 7606), two LVD Strippit ST1212 CNC punch presses, an Amada FOM2-3015 NT CO2 laser cutting system, and a full-service powder coating department with Wagner Sprint Airfluid XE equipment. Their fabrication services include laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending, powder coating, welding (TIG/MIG), shearing, and drilling/saw cutting. The company works with materials including stainless steel (304, 316 grades), mild steel (A1008, A36, galvanized), aluminum (5052-H3R, 6061-T6), copper (C110/C11000), and structural metal in various forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Cutting Precision laser cutting using an Amada FOM2-3015 NT CO2 laser with 4000 Watts power, capable of processing materials up to 0.875" for mild steel, 0.375" for aluminum, and 0.500" for stainless steel with ±0.0002" accuracy at 362"/minute cut time. Used by industrial customers requiring precision sheet metal components.
• CNC Punching CNC sheet metal punching using two LVD Strippit ST1212 CNC punch presses with 26 stations, 0.250" max material thickness, and 21 tons tonnage. Includes intuitive nesting software for efficient material utilization and elimination of waste.
• CNC Bending CNC metal forming using three press brakes including Amada HDS 8025 (80-tonne, 8' bed), Amada FBDIII 12 (135-tonne, 10' bed), and Accurpress 7606 (60-tonne, 6' bed). Validated bend deductions, minimum flanges, and return flanges ensure accurate values for precision forming.
• Powder Coating Full-service powder coating with Wagner Sprint Airfluid XE system featuring steam-generated wash bay, 10' x 10' x 15' framework, 60L hopper, and 90+ color options. One of the only fabrication shops in North America with fully operational in-house powder coating.
• Welding Arc welding services including TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) and MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding for joining various metals with precision. Includes procurement and installation of insertion hardware and assembly of components.
• Shearing Sheet metal shearing using Durma SBT 3006 guillotine shear with 122" cutting length, 1°30' cutting angle, 15 kW motor, and 14 ton hold down force for precision sheet sizing.
• Drilling and Saw Cutting Precision drilling, milling, countersinking, tapping, and cold saw cutting services for custom metal fabrication projects.
• Stainless Steel Fabrication Corrosion-resistant stainless steel materials including 304 and 316 grades, used for fabricating components for canning systems, beverage processing equipment, and industrial applications.
• Mild Steel Fabrication Versatile, cost-effective mild steel including A1008 cold rolled, A36 hot rolled, galvanized, and satin coat variants for custom fabrication applications.
• Aluminum Fabrication Lightweight aluminum alloys including 5052-H3R and 6061-T6 grades for various fabrication applications.
• Copper Fabrication High-conductivity copper including C110/C11000 grade for electrical applications with excellent corrosion resistance and ductility.
• Structural Metal Fabrication Structural metal forms including angles, bars, channels, extrusions, pipes, tubes, and strut channels in various materials for fabrication projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero nonconformances recorded during ISO 9001:2015 external audit in August 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boker's Inc. Boker's is a US-based precision sheet metal stamping and fabrication job shop offering CNC punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, and finishing — closely overlapping Allied's core service stack and target customers.
• KDM Fabrication: KDM Fabrication is a US-based sheet metal fabrication shop providing laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, powder coating, and assembly — a direct analog to Allied's turnkey concept-to-completion offering.
• Kapco Metal Stamping: Kapco provides custom sheet metal stamping, fabrication, and finishing services for industrial OEMs — directly comparable in customer base (industrial OEMs) and service mix to Allied Metal.
• Marlin Steel Wire Products: Marlin Steel is a custom metal fabrication shop producing formed and fabricated metal components for industrial customers, with in-house finishing — closely comparable to Allied's project-based custom fabrication model.
• Accurate Perforating & Sheet Metal: Accurate Perforating is a US sheet metal fabrication and perforating job shop serving industrial OEMs with cutting, forming, and finishing services — overlapping Allied's project-based custom fabrication customer profile.
• A&E Custom Manufacturing: A&E Custom Manufacturing provides custom sheet metal fabrication, welding, and powder coating services to industrial customers — a direct peer in service scope and customer type.
• Wenzel Metal Spinning: Wenzel offers custom metal forming, spinning, and fabrication services to industrial clients — comparable to Allied's CNC forming and welding capabilities for OEM customers.
• Dynamic Fabrication & Manufacturing: Dynamic Fabrication is a regional US metal fabrication shop offering laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing — closely comparable to Allied's full-service CNC fabrication offering.
• Fabrico Custom Fabrication: Fabrico provides custom sheet metal fabrication and finishing services to industrial OEMs, comparable in customer segment, service mix, and project-based engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest North American steel producer with extensive downstream fabrication and joist/deck operations, representing a broad incumbent whose scale and vertical integration contrast with Allied's small-shop model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/133285730026002
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allied-metal

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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