What TEKFAB does

TEKFAB Inc. is a privately held, U.S.-based industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2001 by Aaron Roth (President) and Robert Taylor, PE, both Mechanical Engineering degree holders with more than 20 years of individual experience in rollforming and metal stamping. The company designs and builds state-of-the-art, high-speed punching, cutting, rollforming, and material handling equipment for the metal forming industry, with its primary customer base being North American manufacturers producing steel studs, tracks, structural shapes, drywall components, aluminum extrusions, and structural iron. Its portfolio spans complete turnkey rollforming lines (custom rollforming, welded shape, high-speed stud and track, and drywall lines such as the Turnkey Drywall Line running at up to 500 FPM with +/- 1/8 inch tolerance), standalone equipment (rollformers, servo-driven rotary punches, presses), and material handling systems (uncoilers up to 25K capacity, stackers, offload tables, powered carts, the Accu-Rack closed-loop system). Differentiated subsystems include the proprietary AMS closed-loop controller, Auto Gauge Adjustment, and Anti Flare Technology.

The firm operates three U.S. manufacturing facilities in Oregon (Albany headquarters), Tennessee, and Ohio, and pursues a direct enterprise field sales motion with quote-based custom engineering for each solution. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales (hardware_sales), rebuilds/refurbishment of existing rollformers including competitor units (professional_services), and technical service & support contracts covering equipment startup, operator training, and on-site service. Pricing is custom-quoted, F.O.B. TEKFAB, with material cost surcharges tied to volatile aluminum and steel pricing and separate installation supervision at stated per-day rates.

TEKFAB's stated value proposition centers on engineering excellence, custom-tailored solutions, and reliable, high-speed production (up to 500 FPM) for industrial customers seeking to maximize throughput and precision. The company maintains a small U.S. workforce (11-50 employees) of highly experienced engineers (150+ years combined industrial manufacturing experience), markets via YouTube, LinkedIn, email, and its website with quote-request functionality, and has disclosed Steel Structural Systems, LLC as a reference enterprise customer. TEKFAB is not publicly listed, has no disclosed external funding rounds, and operates with founders concentrated ownership.

Name

TEKFAB

Legal name

TEKFAB Inc.

Website

https://tekfab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEKFAB Inc. is a privately held U.S. industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2001 that designs and builds custom high-speed punching, cutting, rollforming, and material handling systems for North American metal forming manufacturers, serving drywall, structural steel, aluminum extrusion, and specialty fabrication customers through direct enterprise sales and three Oregon, Tennessee, and Ohio facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rollforming Equipment

NAICS

Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• Rollforming equipment
• Metal forming machinery
• Punching systems
• Material handling equipment
• Stud and track lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of high-speed punching, cutting, rollforming, and material handling equipment. Includes turnkey systems, custom-engineered solutions, and stand-alone equipment. Revenue generated through equipment sales with varying lead times based on customization.
2. Equipment Rebuilding Services: Rebuilding and refurbishment of existing rollformers including competitor equipment. Extends lifecycle of customer machinery.
3. Technical Service & Support: Equipment startup, commissioning, operator training, and on-site technical service. Ongoing revenue from support contracts and service visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TEKFAB designs and manufactures high-speed punching, cutting, rollforming, and material handling equipment for the metal forming industry. Its core offerings include turnkey custom rollforming lines (stud and track, welded shape, drywall), standalone rollformers, rotary punching systems, uncoilers, stand-alone presses, and material handling subsystems (part stackers, powered offload tables, hydraulic Accu-Rack systems). The company also rebuilds existing rollformers (including competitor equipment) and provides on-site technical service, equipment startup, and operator training.

Product overview

TEKFAB is an industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in turnkey stud and track systems and rollforming solutions for the metal forming industry. The product portfolio centers on complete turnkey rollforming production lines (including Custom Rollforming Lines, Welded Shape Lines, High-Speed Stud and Track Lines, and Turnkey Drywall Lines), standalone equipment (Stand-Alone Rollformers, Servo Driven Rotary Punch, Open Loop Press, TF-30R Rollformer), and material handling systems (Uncoilers, Part Stackers, Offload Tables, Powered Material Carts, Accu-Rack System). Key subsystems include proprietary AMS closed-loop controllers for precision accuracy. TEKFAB also offers rebuilding services for existing rollformers and comprehensive technical support including equipment startup, operator training, and on-site service. The equipment serves drywall, structural, and specialty metal fabrication applications with speeds ranging up to 500 FPM and tolerances of +/- 1/8 inch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turn-Key Custom Rollforming Lines Complete turnkey rollforming production lines for manufacturing metal studs, tracks, and structural shapes, integrating uncoilers, rollformers, punching stations, and cutoff systems into a single production line for industrial manufacturers.
• Turn-Key Welded Shape Lines Production lines for manufacturing welded structural shapes for industrial applications, integrating forming and welding operations for structural steel and component manufacturers.
• High-Speed Stud and Track Lines High-speed production lines specifically designed for manufacturing steel studs and tracks used in construction and drywall applications.
• Stand-Alone Rollformers Independent rollforming machines that can be integrated into existing production lines or operated as standalone equipment for forming metal profiles, suited to manufacturers needing flexible forming capacity.
• Rotary Punching Systems (Servo & Non-powered) Rotary punching systems available in servo-driven and non-powered configurations for creating holes, keyholes, and shapes in metal profiles during the rollforming process at high speeds.
• Uncoilers (Single and Double Mandrel) Equipment for unwinding and feeding metal coils into rollforming lines, available in single and double mandrel configurations with capacities up to 25K and speeds up to 300 FPM.
• Stand-Alone Presses (Pre-Punch, Post-Punch, Cutoff, Secondary) Independent presses available in pre-punch, post-punch, cutoff, and secondary configurations for metal fabrication operations.
• HG STO Structural Line Turnkey structural rollforming line featuring the 'Desert Eagle' fully automatic rollformer with HG Stud & Track system; runs up to 300 FPM, handles gauges 10-20, web widths 2-1/2" to 16", and flange heights 1-3/8" to 4"; includes Auto Gauge Adjustment and Anti Flare technology.
• Turnkey Drywall Line Complete drywall stud and track production system including uncoiler, rotary prepunch, panel rollformer, and flying cutoff; powered by TEKFAB TF20PQ Rollformer with no tooling changes between stud and track, running up to 500 FPM with +/- 1/8" tolerance via AMS control.
• TF-30R -16 Stand Rollformer 16-station stand-alone rollformer with 3.0" diameter case-hardened spindles, 16.00" roll space, and Cone Drive gearboxes; features digital readouts, 3-axis block style straightener, and AC motor with VFD.
• Servo Driven Rotary Punch High-speed servo-driven rotary punch for small and large drywall keyholes; runs up to 500 FPM, handles 20-25Ga material, and integrates with closed-loop AMS control system.
• Open Loop Press Open loop pre-punch or cutoff press with extended travel slide rail assembly, pneumatic boost and return cylinders, center line adjustable +/- 2", and hydraulic valve stand with ductile iron manifold.
• Accu-Rack System Hydraulic press system with closed-loop servo accelerator featuring a flying carriage with space for 6 independent hydraulic presses, base-mounted accumulators, and AMS closed-loop controller for precision material handling.
• 6k Single Mandrel Uncoiler Driven single mandrel uncoiler running up to 300 FPM with 16" to 20" mandrel capacity and 13" max coil width; features link-type extension for durability and stability.
• 6k Double Mandrel Uncoiler Pull-off non-driven double mandrel uncoiler running up to 300 FPM with 16" to 20" mandrel capacity; features link-type extension and coil keepers for longer life and stability.
• CWP Stock Straightener Used stock straightener for straightening metal coil stock prior to rollforming, conditioning material feed for downstream forming operations.
• 25K Single Cauffiel Uncoiler w/ Coil Car Used 25K capacity single Cauffiel uncoiler with integrated coil car for loading coils, used/refurbished equipment offering for plants needing high-capacity coil feeding.
• Powered Offload System Economical powered offload system with hydraulic lift for eliminating repetitive lifting; modular and expandable design handles parts from 15 feet up to 60 feet long.
• Aluminum Extrusion Processing Systems Equipment and systems for processing aluminum extrusions for industrial manufacturers producing finished aluminum components.
• Structural Iron Fabrication Systems Systems for fabricating structural iron and steel components for industrial and construction manufacturers.
• Rebuilding of Existing Rollformers Refurbishment and rebuilding services for existing rollforming equipment, including competitor equipment, extending the operational lifecycle of customer machinery.
• Technical Service & Support Comprehensive technical support services including equipment startup and commissioning, operator training, and on-site technical service for installed equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment speeds up to 500 FPM for drywall lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bradbury Group: Bradbury Group designs and manufactures roll forming, coil processing, and material handling equipment for the metal building industry. Directly comparable to TEKFAB in core product category (custom rollforming lines and material handling for metal stud/track and structural steel customers).
• ASC Machine Tools: ASC Machine Tools builds custom roll forming equipment, tube mills, and coil processing systems serving construction, automotive, and structural steel customers. Comparable to TEKFAB in delivering turnkey engineered rollforming systems with similar target OEMs.
• Samco Machinery: Samco Machinery designs and manufactures roll forming machines, cut-to-length lines, and coil processing equipment. Comparable to TEKFAB as a custom-engineered rollforming equipment provider serving stud/track and structural steel manufacturers.
• Pillar Machine: Pillar Machine manufactures roll forming equipment, tube mills, and custom metal forming machinery. Directly comparable to TEKFAB in product category (roll forming lines, custom-engineered metal forming systems) and end-market focus on construction-related OEMs.
• Tishken Products: Tishken Products manufactures roll forming equipment, cut-off presses, and metal forming tooling for stud, track, and structural applications. Directly comparable to TEKFAB in product scope (roll forming lines, presses) and target customer base.
• Hill Engineering: Hill Engineering designs and manufactures roll forming equipment, tooling, and automated production lines for the metal forming industry. Comparable to TEKFAB as a custom-engineered rollforming systems provider with similar construction/structural end-markets.
• Butech Bliss: Butech Bliss supplies coil processing, slitting, cut-to-length, and roll forming equipment for steel service centers and metal forming manufacturers. Comparable to TEKFAB in metalworking machinery product category and coil handling integration.

Broad incumbents

• Formtek (Mestek): Formtek, a division of Mestek, operates a portfolio of metal forming and fabrication equipment brands (Bradbury, Lockformer, Tishken, Drexel, etc.). Comparable to TEKFAB as a much larger, established competitor offering roll forming and coil processing solutions across the broader metal forming industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TEKFABalbany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tekfab-inc
• Xx.com/tekfab01

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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