East Coast Metal Systems

What East Coast Metal Systems does

East Coast Metal Systems, Inc. (ECMS) is a full-service fabricator and installer of engineered architectural metal and exterior envelope systems, founded in 1990 and headquartered in a 60,000 square foot facility in Triadelphia, West Virginia. The company designs, fabricates, and installs proprietary metal panel systems (EC-100 through EC-300, EC Edge 1000, Envelope 2000®, and the OVERLY Panel Systems® sub-brand) alongside composite panels, single skin panels, plate panels, column covers, metal roofing, ornamental metals, and architectural flashings. Its in-house capabilities include CNC roll-forming, CAD systems, and Secure-Scan 3D laser scanning for complex geometry work such as compound radius column covers.

ECMS generates revenue through project-based custom fabrication and installation contracts, supplemented by sales of its proprietary panel systems. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed tiers. The company distributes through a mix of direct sales and a national network of independent sales representatives covering territories across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and East Coast. It is one of fewer than ten Certified Premium MCM Fabricators in North America through the Metal Construction Association.

The company serves customers across eight primary verticals: education, healthcare, government, hospitality and tourism, automotive, housing/mixed-use, transportation, and corporate identity programs. Notable projects include the LEED Platinum-certified Dunbar Senior High School, Maryland Live! Casino (88,536 sq ft), Lower.com Field (58,900 sq ft), Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Pavilion, and 101 Constitution Avenue NW near the US Capitol. ECMS operates as a privately held, independently owned company with 51-100 employees and no disclosed external investment.

Name

East Coast Metal Systems

Legal name

East Coast Metal Systems, Inc.

Website

https://ecmsinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Coast Metal Systems is a full-service fabricator and installer of engineered architectural metal and exterior envelope systems, serving education, healthcare, government, and hospitality clients nationwide from its Triadelphia, West Virginia facility as one of fewer than ten Certified Premium MCM Fabricators in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Triadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Full-service fabrication for engineered architectural metal and exterior envelope systems. Revenue generated through custom fabrication of metal panels, column covers, architectural flashings, and specialty metal products. Project-based pricing with services spanning from design assistance through installation.
2. Metal Panel System Sales: Sales of proprietary EC-series metal panel systems including EC-100, EC-150, EC-200, EC-250, EC-300, EC Edge 1000, Envelope 2000®, and OVERLY Panel Systems. Includes both wet joint and dry joint MCM systems as well as plate systems.
3. Field Supervision and Installation Services: Construction services including field supervision and installation of fabricated metal systems by trained professionals to resolve job site challenges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East Coast Metal Systems (ECMS) is a full-service fabricator and installer of engineered architectural metal and exterior envelope systems. The company designs, fabricates, and installs proprietary metal panel systems (MCM and plate), column covers, metal roofing, and ornamental metals for commercial, institutional, and government buildings. Operations are run from a 60,000 sq ft facility in Triadelphia, WV, with services spanning pre-construction design assistance through field installation.

Product overview

East Coast Metal Systems is a premier provider of full-service fabrication for engineered architectural metal and exterior envelope systems. The company's product portfolio includes eight core metal panel systems: the EC-100 Wet Joint MCM System™, EC-150 Wet Joint Plate System™, EC-200 Dry Joint MCM System™, EC-250 Dry Joint Plate System™, EC-300 Formed Plate Rainscreen Panel System™, EC Edge 1000 gravel stop system, Envelope 2000® reveal system, and the OVERLY Panel Systems® sub-brand (featuring Evolution®, Bermuda XP®, and Batten Seam). These systems are complemented by six product categories: Composite Panels, Single Skin Panels, Plate Panels, Column Covers, Metal Roofing, Ornamental Metals, and Architectural Flashings & Accessories. The company offers seven service lines spanning the project lifecycle: Pre-Construction Services, Secure-Scan 3D Laser Scanning, Metal Panel Fabrication, Fabrication Services, Field Supervision & Installation, Corporate Identity Programs, and Historic Restoration. The portfolio operates from a 60,000 square foot fabrication facility in Triadelphia, WV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OVERLY Panel Systems®: Custom line of architectural metal wall and roof systems including Evolution®, Bermuda XP®, and Batten Seam systems, now fabricated by East Coast Metal Systems.

Products and services

• EC-100 Wet Joint MCM System™ Wet joint MCM system with panel length and easily-installed interlocking extrusions, 4mm-8mm material options and PE/FR core, sold to architects and contractors specifying architectural exteriors.
• EC-150 Wet Joint Plate System™
• EC-200 Dry Joint MCM System™ Dry joint MCM system that allows incidental water to enter the cladding cavity and drain via weep holes, 4mm-8mm material options with PE/FR core, for architectural rainscreen applications.
• EC-250 Dry Joint Plate System™ Dry joint plate system with joints that float and allow a reveal of 0.5"-12", compatible with 0.080", 0.090", 0.125", 0.1875", and 0.25" aluminum plate panels, fully tested.
• EC-300 Formed Plate Rainscreen Panel System™ Dry joint rainscreen system based on the rainscreen principle with ¾" wide and ½" deep reveals, using noncombustible formed panels; compatible with 0.063" and 0.080" aluminum plate, copper, steel, and stainless steel; performance tested to ASTM E 283, ASTM 330, ASTM E 331-00, and AAMA 501.1.
• EC Edge 1000 Gravel Stop System 8" face continuous cleat gravel stop system with segments spanning 10'-12', 20 ga. galvanized steel cleat, 4"-8" width options, ES 1 tested, available in standard and custom colors for water-tight roof termination.
• Envelope 2000® Reveal System Barrier system using one-piece extruded aluminum moldings with progressive installation, panels mechanically fastened to substrate with construction adhesive at intermediates, 0.5"-12" reveal options and batten profile moldings.
• OVERLY Panel Systems® Custom line of architectural metal wall and roof systems (including Evolution®, Bermuda XP®, and Batten Seam), now fabricated by East Coast Metal Systems under the acquired OVERLY brand.
• Composite Panels Metal composite panels that combine multiple material layers for architectural envelope applications.
• Single Skin Panels Single layer metal panels for architectural applications.
• Plate Panels Solid metal plate panels for architectural envelope systems.
• Column Covers Architectural metal column covers for exterior and interior applications, including compound radius column covers produced via CNC roll-forming.
• Metal Roofing Architectural metal roofing systems including standing seam and other configurations.
• Ornamental Metals Custom ornamental metalwork for architectural applications.
• Architectural Flashings & Accessories Custom architectural flashings and accessories for building envelope systems.
• Pre-Construction Services Design assistance, development guidance, and project planning services during the early stages of construction projects, supporting architects and general contractors.
• Secure-Scan 3D Laser Scanning Comprehensive 3D laser scanning solutions for accurate building measurements and conversion to fabrication drawings, particularly for complex or curved surfaces.
• Metal Panel Fabrication Factory certified metal panel fabrication with all major metal manufacturers, utilizing state-of-the-art technology including CNC roll-forming.
• Fabrication Services Extensive metal system and product options that are completely customizable, utilizing CAD technology and 3D scanning capabilities.
• Field Supervision & Installation Trained professionals who provide field supervision and installation services to resolve job site challenges on architectural metal projects.
• Corporate Identity Programs Services for consistent branding among geographically diverse companies requiring standardized metal exterior systems.
• Historic Restoration Customization capabilities to preserve historic significance in building architecture through matching and fabrication of metal elements for restoration projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Platinum certification achieved on Dunbar Senior High School, recognized as the 'greenest' high school in the world
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ATASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAS visited ECMS headquarters in Triadelphia, WV on March 31st to discuss capabilities and potential partnerships on projects. ECMS Estimators and Project Managers attended the meeting.
• GenslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal architecture firm Gensler collaborated with ECMS on the award-winning 101 Constitution Avenue NW retrofit project in Washington D.C., working on rooftop transformation design.
• DPR ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for the 101 Constitution Avenue NW project, enabling the transformative rooftop retrofit with OVERLY Batten B System.
• Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet MetalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for the award-winning 101 Constitution Avenue project, providing precision installation of complex metal applications.
• Metal Construction Association (MCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECMS is an active member with Engineering Manager John Hyde on the Technical Committee. ECMS is a Certified Premium MCM Fabricator through MCA.
• MCM AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew alliance dedicated to increasing awareness of Metal Composite Material (MCM) for architectural building envelope. ECMS actively involved in developing CEU courses and industry education.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 33minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local union for workforce development and community initiatives including COVID-19 donation of aluminum nose pieces for frontline workers.
• Roofing AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECMS participated in Roofing Alliance initiative to 'adopt' 165 individual roofs belonging to Ronald McDonald House homes.
• Sales Transformation GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented ten-week sales training course to ECMS estimating and sales team to help companies attract customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CENTRIA: CENTRIA (a Nucor company) is one of the largest North American manufacturers of architectural metal wall and roof panel systems, including MCM, insulated metal panels, and single-skin panels. It competes head-to-head with ECMS on commercial, institutional, and retrofit projects nationwide.
• ATAS International: ATAS International manufactures architectural metal roofing, wall, and ceiling systems, including MCM, aluminum, steel, and copper panels for commercial and institutional buildings. ATAS is closely comparable to ECMS in product breadth and customer base, and is even a documented partner/visitor of ECMS.
• Morin (a Kingspan company): Morin manufactures architectural single-skin, insulated, and MCM wall and roof panel systems for commercial, education, healthcare, and government buildings. Its product portfolio and project types closely mirror ECMS's, making it a direct comparable.
• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Berridge is a closely-held U.S. manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and soffit panels serving commercial, residential, and institutional customers. Its specialty, custom-fabrication model and product mix make it a strong mid-market comparable to ECMS.
• Laminators Inc. Laminators manufactures architectural composite panels, MCM systems, and metal wall panel systems for commercial, institutional, and transportation projects. It directly overlaps with ECMS's MCM and plate panel product lines.
• Dri-Design (a Metl-Span company): Dri-Design produces architectural rainscreen and dry-joint metal wall panel systems for commercial buildings. Its product positioning and project types (education, healthcare, corporate, government) closely mirror ECMS's EC-200/EC-250/EC-300 systems.
• Firestone Metal Products: Firestone Metal Products (a division of Holcim) manufactures architectural metal wall and roof panel systems, including MCM, for commercial, educational, and institutional projects. It is a direct comparable in product mix and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated metal panels, MCM systems, and architectural wall/roof panels through brands like Kingspan Insulated Panels and Morin. It competes with ECMS in the architectural metal envelope space and is much larger and broader in product portfolio.
• 3A Composites USA (ALPOLIC): ALPOLIC by 3A Composites is one of the largest MCM panel material manufacturers globally. While primarily a material supplier (and thus upstream of fabricators like ECMS), its brand and specification presence materially shape ECMS's competitive and pricing environment.

Others

• Revere Copper Products: Revere Copper is a U.S. manufacturer of copper sheet, coil, and architectural products. It is an enabling supplier to architectural metal fabricators like ECMS that incorporate copper into premium wall panel and roofing systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecmetalsystems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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