What Vollrath Manufacturing Services does

Vollrath Manufacturing Services (VMS) is a division of The Vollrath Company, L.L.C., a privately held, family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1874 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, now operating across six and seven generations of ownership. VMS specializes in custom OEM metal forming and fabrication, with core capabilities in deep draw metal stamping, progressive metal stamping, metal fabrication, in-house annealing, Type II and Type III anodizing (accommodating parts up to 5' x 10'), and a broad suite of finishing services including polishing, buffing, coating, welding, and laser marking. The integrated "concept to completion" production model is supported by nine facilities totaling 1.3 million+ square feet across Wisconsin, Kansas, Spain, and China, with press capacity up to 1,000 tons and ISO 9001:2015 quality certification across five US sites.

VMS generates revenue primarily through B2B contract manufacturing, producing custom metal components, assemblies, and tooling for enterprise OEM customers on a quote-based, project-specific pricing model with multi-year contract billing. The company serves twelve or more end verticals including foodservice, water filtration, industrial equipment, medical, data center infrastructure, exercise equipment, appliances, consumer products, process control equipment, energy, tier 2 and tier 3 automotive, and general manufacturing. Distribution is direct-to-customer enterprise sales via six dedicated Regional Sales Managers, supplemented by captive fleet logistics, with no public e-commerce or retail channels. The company also markets standard medical and healthcare products under the Polar Ware brand (acquired 2012) and operates complementary subsidiaries including Stoelting Foodservice, Stoelting Cleaning, Pujadas, Traex, and AcryFab.

The business model combines organic OEM contract manufacturing growth with a long history of strategic bolt-on acquisitions (Admiral Craft 1974, Bolta 1976, Leyse 1989, Luitink 1999, Corsair 2004, Luxine/Wear-Ever/Redco 2009, Traex 2011, Polar Ware/Stoelting/AcryFab 2012). Customers cite Vollrath's collaborative engineering, design-for-manufacturability consulting, and cross-functional commitment (sales, engineering, quality, purchasing) as key value drivers. Compliance with UL, CSA, NSF, ETL, CE, and FDA standards enables participation in regulated medical and foodservice supply chains where smaller competitors face higher barriers to entry.

Name

Vollrath Manufacturing Services

Legal name

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

Website

https://vollrathmanufacturing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vollrath Manufacturing Services is a privately held, family-owned custom OEM metal stamping and fabrication company operating nine facilities across the US, Spain, and China. It serves enterprise customers in foodservice, medical, automotive, data center, and industrial equipment verticals through integrated deep draw stamping, annealing, and finishing capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheboygan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom OEM Manufacturing Services: B2B contract manufacturing providing custom metal components and assemblies for OEM clients. Revenue generated through project-based work including tooling, prototyping, and production runs across various industries.
2. Standard Medical Products: Standard medical and healthcare products manufactured under Polar Ware brand including laboratory products, surgical wares, instrument trays, and clinical supplies sold directly to healthcare providers.
3. Custom Tool Design and Fabrication: Design, fabrication, and maintenance of custom tooling, dies, and molds for customer-specific manufacturing requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vollrath Manufacturing Services is a fully integrated custom OEM manufacturer specializing in deep draw metal stamping, progressive metal stamping, metal fabrication, and finishing for enterprise customers. The company produces complex, highly engineered components and assemblies for industries including foodservice, medical, automotive, appliances, industrial equipment, water filtration, exercise equipment, data center infrastructure, and energy. In-house capabilities span engineering, tooling design, prototyping, high-volume production, heat treatment (annealing), anodizing, and surface finishing, delivered from nine ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities across the US, Spain, and China.

Product overview

Vollrath Manufacturing Services (VMS) offers a comprehensive suite of custom OEM manufacturing services centered on precision metal forming and fabrication. The core offerings include deep draw metal stamping and progressive metal stamping, supported by complementary in-house capabilities such as metal fabrication, annealing, anodizing, and finishing services. The company manufactures parts across multiple industries including foodservice, medical, automotive, appliances, water filtration, industrial equipment, exercise equipment, and energy. VMS operates multiple ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities in Wisconsin and Kansas, providing end-to-end manufacturing from design engineering through production, finishing, and logistics. The product portfolio includes custom manufactured components (containers, vessels, housings, pans, lids, covers) as well as standard medical products under the Polar Ware brand acquired by the company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Century by Vollrath: Holloware and related products commemorating 100 years in business
• Traex
• Wear-Ever
• Redco

Products and services

• Custom OEM Manufacturing Services Full-service custom OEM manufacturing from design engineering through finishing and packaging, with extensive in-house production capabilities for complex, highly engineered products. Sold to enterprise OEM customers across foodservice, medical, automotive, appliances, industrial equipment, water filtration, data center infrastructure, exercise equipment, energy, and general manufacturing industries through dedicated Regional Sales Managers and project managers.
• Deep Draw Metal Stamping Deep draw metal stamping service that transforms blank sheets of metal into components whose depth is equal to or greater than their radius while retaining the metal's properties. Used for applications including auto parts, sinks, cans, vessels, containers, panels, and housings across multiple industries; sold to OEM customers as part of the integrated manufacturing offering.
• Progressive Metal Stamping Progressive metal stamping using a series of stamping stations in a single press to progressively form metal blanks into finished parts, enabling high-volume production of complex components for OEM customers across industries.
• Metal Fabrication Metal fabrication service that transforms raw metal materials into finished products or components through shearing, stamping, drilling, welding, polishing, and finishing. Capacity includes presses up to 1,000 tons with single and multiple action draw presses, mechanical and hydraulic presses, transfer press, and robotic handling. Sold to OEM customers across multiple industries.
• Annealing (Heat Treatment) In-house heat treatment service that relieves stress induced during deep draw forming, making metal softer and more malleable for easier manipulation. One of few suppliers offering this process in-house; delivered as part of integrated OEM manufacturing projects.
• Anodizing Type II and Type III sulfuric acid anodizing service for aluminum, providing corrosion resistance, durability, electrical insulation, and improved surface finish. Two tank lines accommodate parts up to 5' wide x 10' long and load sizes larger than 600 square feet. Sold to OEM customers as part of integrated manufacturing projects.
• Finishing Services Comprehensive in-house finishing services including polishing, buffing, coating, welding, burnishing, bead blasting, electropolishing, shot blasting, painting, and laser marking. Improves appearance, functionality, and durability of finished products; sold to OEM customers as part of integrated manufacturing projects.
• Polar Ware Medical and Healthcare Products Standard medical and healthcare products sold under the Polar Ware brand (acquired in 2012), including laboratory products, surgical wares, instrument trays, patient care items, clinical and office products, and dietary smallwares. Sold directly to healthcare providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced lead times through in-house tooling design and fabrication capabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Vollrath Company, LLCcoreOthersParent company of Vollrath Manufacturing Services division. Provides financial strength, stability, and access to broader Vollrath family of companies including Vollrath Foodservice, Stoelting Foodservice, Stoelting Cleaning, Polar Ware, and Pujadas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shiloh Industries: Large automotive-focused metal forming and lightweighting solutions supplier serving OEMs globally. Comparable to VMS's automotive tier 2/3 stamping work, though Shiloh is significantly larger and primarily automotive-concentrated.
• Magna International: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with extensive metal forming, stamping, and assembly operations. Comparable in core metal stamping technology and automotive customer overlap, though vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio than VMS.
• Martinrea International: Automotive metal forming, stampings, and assemblies supplier serving global OEMs. Comparable to VMS in metal stamping core competency and automotive tier exposure, though Martinrea operates at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Heuer Industries: Custom metal stamping and fabrication company serving OEM customers across industrial and consumer markets. Comparable to VMS in mid-sized custom stamping model and multi-industry customer diversification.
• Production Metals Inc. Custom metal stamping and fabrication house with engineering and tooling capabilities serving industrial OEM customers. Comparable to VMS in integrated stamping and tooling services and project-based OEM engagement.
• Vari-Form: Specialist in deep draw metal stamping for automotive and industrial applications, with large-press capabilities. Closely comparable to VMS's deep draw stamping core competency and tier 2/3 automotive end-market exposure.
• EVS Metal: US-based custom metal fabricator offering stamping, machining, welding, and finishing for OEM customers across industries. Comparable to VMS as a multi-capability contract metal manufacturer serving industrial, medical, and commercial end markets.
• Empire Industries: Custom metal forming and deep draw specialist serving industrial OEM customers. Comparable to VMS in deep draw domain expertise and contract manufacturing business model for industrial end markets.
• Weiss-Aug: Precision metal stamper specializing in deep draw, progressive die stamping, and insert molding for medical, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Directly comparable to VMS's core deep draw and progressive stamping capabilities and similar medical/industrial customer mix.
• Tempco Manufacturing: Custom metal stamping and fabrication house serving OEM customers with engineering support and tooling design. Comparable to VMS in project-based OEM engagement model and emphasis on collaborative engineering from design through production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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