Pacfab
PACFAB is a Seattle-based custom metal fabricator (51–100 employees) that designs, fabricates, and installs food processing equipment for marine vessels and seafood processors, and distributes complementary European equipment lines across North America following its 2022 acquisition by Lavango Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Pacfab does
PACFAB (d/b/a Pacific Northwest Metal Fabricators) is a Seattle-based custom metal fabrication company founded in 2005, operating from a 14,600 SQFT facility that produces food processing equipment for marine and seafood processing applications. Its core offerings span four integrated services: 3D mechanical design using modern CAD software, in-house fabrication, precision abrasive waterjet cutting via an OMAX MAXIEM 2040 upgraded to 60,000 PSI, and on-site marine installation. Customers include commercial fishing vessels (F/V Alaskan Leader, F/V American Eagle, F/V Northern Leader of Kodiak) and seafood processors (Trident Seafoods, US Seafoods, Icicle Seafoods, Peter Pan Seafoods), with the bulk of demand concentrated in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
The company operates a dual business model: it fabricates custom equipment to client specifications and, since 2022, also serves as the North American distributor for an extensive portfolio of international equipment manufacturers — CTI Process (Denmark, freezing and cooking), ELPRESS (Netherlands, industrial hygiene), SEMI STAAL (cleaning and handling), WPL Industries (weighing and sorting), ALVAR (Iceland, mist disinfection), Samey Robotics (automation), and Lavango Group (refrigeration, scales, sanitation). This positions PACFAB as a single-source supplier that can design, fabricate, integrate, install, and now finance (via its Alliance Funding Group partnership announced October 2022) processing systems for marine and shore-based seafood operations.
Following its 2022 acquisition by Lavango Group — an international food processing equipment provider operating across Iceland, Sweden, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, and Russia — PACFAB functions as the group's North American operating entity, with the legal data controller registered as LVG holding, UAB (Lithuania, company code 305743548). Revenue is project-based and quote-driven, primarily from enterprise customers in seafood processing and commercial fishing, with limited participation in adjacent verticals (winemaking, food service signage). The company employs 51–100 staff and has no publicly disclosed revenue.
Pacfab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pacfab
- Legal name
- LVG holding, UAB
- Website
- https://pacnwfab.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PACFAB is a Seattle-based custom metal fabricator (51–100 employees) that designs, fabricates, and installs food processing equipment for marine vessels and seafood processors, and distributes complementary European equipment lines across North America following its 2022 acquisition by Lavango Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pacfab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metal Fabrication Services
- NAICS
- Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171), Ship and Boat Building (33661)
- SIC
- Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label) (AFANADAM), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)
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Where Pacfab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pacfab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Full-service fabrication from design through installation. PACFAB's 14,600 SQFT facility handles projects from small to large, serving marine and seafood processing industries with equipment built correctly the first time.
- Waterjet Cutting Services: Complete waterjet service from design to cut using OMAX MAXIEM 2040. Handles high volume production demands and state-of-the-art 3D machining for various materials.
- Equipment Distribution: PACFAB distributes partner equipment as North American representative for multiple international manufacturers including CTI Process (freezers/cookers), ELPRESS (hygiene systems), SEMI STAAL (cleaning systems), WPL (weighing solutions), ALVAR (disinfection), and Samey Robotics (automation).
- Equipment Financing: Partnership with Alliance Funding Group (AFG) to provide financing options for clients purchasing equipment, enabling customers without easy capital access to acquire equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom fabrication projects |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Pacfab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PACFAB designs, fabricates, and installs custom food processing equipment for marine and seafood processing applications from its 14,600 SQFT Seattle facility, complemented by precision MAXIEM 2040 waterjet cutting and 3D mechanical drafting services. The company also serves as the North American representative and distributor for multiple European food processing equipment manufacturers (CTI Process, ELPRESS, SEMI STAAL, WPL Industries, ALVAR, Samey Robotics, Lavango Group).
Product overview
Pacfab is a Pacific Northwest metal fabrication company specializing in food processing equipment for marine projects. The company operates a 14,600 SQFT fabrication facility and offers four core services: Design Service (3D mechanical drafting), Fabrication Service (metal fabrication), Installation Service (marine installation), and Waterjet Service (MAXIEM 2040 abrasive waterjet cutting). Additionally, Pacfab distributes complementary equipment from international partners including CTI Process (freezing/cooking equipment), ELPRESS (industrial hygiene systems), SEMI STAAL (cleaning/handling systems), WPL Industries (weighing/sorting equipment), ALVAR (mist disinfection systems), and Samey Robotics (robotic automation). The company was acquired by LAVANGO Group in 2022, expanding capabilities to include refrigeration, scales, sanitation equipment, and robotics. Equipment financing is available through partnership with Alliance Funding Group.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Design Service Mechanical design and 3D drafting service for marine and food processing applications. Engineers use the latest CAD software to produce detailed 3D drawings for client projects.
- Fabrication Service Metal fabrication from PACFAB's 14,600 SQFT Seattle facility, handling projects ranging from small to large scale for marine and industrial applications.
- Installation Service Marine installation services for fabricated equipment, performed by crews with extensive experience and a focus on timely, on-budget project delivery.
- Waterjet Service Precision abrasive waterjet cutting service using the OMAX MAXIEM 2040 (60,000 PSI EnduroMax pump, 16' X 7' bed) capable of cutting steel, titanium, carbon fiber, composites, and glass.
- CTI Process Equipment (Freezers and Cookers) Distributed Danish food processing equipment featuring Edge Drive Spiral Freezers, IQF Tunnel Freezers, IQC Steam Cookers, and Offshore Steam Cookers for gentle and efficient cooking and freezing of fish, shrimp, shellfish, vegetables, baking goods, and meat.
- ELPRESS Industrial Hygiene Equipment Distributed industrial hygiene systems including cleaning systems, personal hygiene equipment, cleaning systems, and industrial washing systems for food industry applications in meat, fish, dairy, bakery, and vegetable processing.
- SEMI STAAL Cleaning Systems Distributed industrial cleaning and handling systems for returnable and reusable packaging, including Mediclean solutions, washing and drying systems, and transport handling equipment used in fishing industry.
- WPL Industries Weighing Equipment Distributed weighing, sorting, labelling equipment, marine scales with motion compensation, checkweighing machines, and weighing indicators for industrial applications.
- ALVAR Mist Disinfection Systems Distributed automatic mist disinfection systems including Mist Core, Mist Focus, Mist Canal, and Mist Direct for food producers to improve food safety and reduce water and chemical waste.
- Samey Robotics Automation Solutions Distributed robotic automation solutions for aquaculture, whitefish, and pelagic processing backed by 32 years of experience and over 2,500 automation systems delivered.
- Equipment Financing Program Equipment financing program offered in partnership with Alliance Funding Group (AFG), enabling customers without easy access to capital to purchase equipment without upfront payment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Projects installed on time and on budget
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Pacfab
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Pacfab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Pacfab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ALVARcoreIcelandic company offering tailor-made automatic mist disinfection systems for food producers. Solutions utilize misting technology to efficiently protect food processing operations and automatize disinfection. Products include Mist Core, Mist Focus, Mist Canal, and Mist Direct. Reduces production risks, increases food safety, and reduces waste of water and chemicals.
- SEMI STAALcoreWell-established family business with over 45 years of experience in industrial cleaning and handling systems for returnable/reusable packaging. SEMI STAAL has sold over 300 systems in the fishing industry. PACFAB is the representative of SEMI STAAL in the North American market.
- CTI ProcesscoreDanish partner designing and producing high quality food processing equipment for fish, shrimps, shellfish, vegetables, baking goods and meat. Products include Edge Drive Spiral Freezer, IQF Tunnel Freezer, IQC Steam Cooker, and Offshore Steam Cooker. PACFAB collaborates with CTI Process to provide professionals who operate and make fabrication magic happen for clients.
- ELPRESScoreLeading Netherlands manufacturer in industrial hygiene with 40 years of experience. Focuses on delivering total solutions: customer-focused cleaning systems, personal hygiene equipment, cleaning systems, and industrial washing systems for food industry including meat, fish, dairy, bakery, and vegetable processing. PACFAB represents ELPRESS in the USA market.
- Lavango GroupcoreInternational food processing equipment provider covering Icelandic, Swedish, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Danish, and Russian markets. Provides full-scope food processing and handling equipment solutions for food factories and fishing ships including development of production lines, factory solutions, and single units. PACFAB acquired by Lavango Group, providing access to refrigeration (Spirals and Tunnels), scales, sanitation equipment, and robotics.
- WPL IndustriesminorProduct range covers standard and tailor-made machines for weighing, sorting, labelling, marine scales with motion compensation, checkweighing, and weighing indicators.
- Samey RoboticsminorMarket leader for robotic solutions with more than 2500 automation solutions and over 140 robotic solutions across 32 years of experience. Equipment solutions for robotics, aquaculture, whitefish, and pelagic processing.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Pacfab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment for fish, meat, and poultry. Overlapping customer base with PACFAB in seafood processing, but with a much broader product portfolio and global scale.
- Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational supplying heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment for food processing. Overlaps with PACFAB in seafood processing heat exchange, freezing, and hygienic equipment categories.
- GEA Group: Major German industrial equipment manufacturer supplying separators, homogenizers, freezing systems, and complete processing lines for food processors. Overlaps with PACFAB in seafood/food processing but operates at much larger scale with a broader portfolio.
- Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging solutions provider. Overlaps with PACFAB in food processing equipment distribution and integration, though Tetra Pak's scale and scope are far broader across dairy, beverage, and prepared foods.
- JBT Corporation: US-based supplier of food processing and air transport equipment. Comparable in serving North American food processors with overlapping equipment categories including freezing, cooking, and material handling.
Regional players
- Foss Maritime: Seattle-headquartered marine services and tugboat operator with shipyard capabilities. Regional peer in marine operations with potential customer overlap for PACFAB's marine fabrication and installation services.
Direct peers
- Vigor Industrial: Seattle-based marine fabrication and ship repair company. Direct operational and geographic peer in marine metal fabrication, with broader vessel and shipyard capabilities than PACFAB's food processing equipment focus.
- Skaginn 3X: Icelandic manufacturer specializing in fish processing equipment and processing line solutions. Direct peer in seafood processing equipment design, fabrication, and integration for the same marine/seafood processor customer base.
- Cabinplant: Danish seafood processing equipment manufacturer focused on shrimp, fish, and shellfish processing systems. Direct peer competing in similar marine food processing equipment categories internationally.
- BAADER: Global leader in fish and seafood processing equipment headquartered in Germany. Direct competitor for both equipment supply and integrated processing line builds in the marine/seafood segment that PACFAB serves.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Pacfab
What does Pacfab do?
PACFAB designs, fabricates, and installs custom food processing equipment for marine and seafood processing applications from its 14,600 SQFT Seattle facility, complemented by precision MAXIEM 2040 waterjet cutting and 3D mechanical drafting services. The company also serves as the North American representative and distributor for multiple European food processing equipment manufacturers (CTI Process, ELPRESS, SEMI STAAL, WPL Industries, ALVAR, Samey Robotics, Lavango Group).
Is Pacfab a public or private company?
Pacfab is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pacfab founded?
Pacfab was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Pacfab based?
Pacfab is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pacfab make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Metal Fabrication Services are the primary driver. The others are waterjet Cutting Services, equipment Distribution and equipment Financing.
Who are Pacfab's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Marel, Alfa Laval, GEA Group, Tetra Pak and JBT Corporation. Foss Maritime is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Vigor Industrial, Skaginn 3X, Cabinplant and BAADER.
Does Pacfab have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pacfab.
What industry is Pacfab in?
Pacfab's product category is Industrial Metal Fabrication Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKACAG, Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFANADAM, Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label). Its NAICS code is 333241 and its SIC code is 2092.