Kammetal

What Kammetal does

Kammetal, Inc. is a privately held US metal fabrication company founded in 2001 by Sam Kusack and headquartered in Naugatuck, Connecticut, with a secondary office in Long Island City, New York. The firm operates a 57,000 sqft 100% solar-powered fabrication facility housing advanced equipment including Trumpf 10kW fiber laser and tube cutting systems, a 5-axis 90K PSI waterjet, CNC punching and bending cells, a Kuka/Fronius robotic welding cell with CMT GMAW, and the largest V-grooving machine on the East Coast at 20 feet of grooving length. It offers a full in-house service chain spanning design development, structural engineering (with PE review and sign/seal), prototyping, laser/waterjet cutting, CNC forming, welding (AWS D1.1-D1.2 certified, unlimited thickness), finishing, assembly, and on-site installation, with ITAR compliance screening embedded in its quote intake.

Kammetal organizes its work across three service divisions: Architectural Metal Fabrication (design-to-installation ornamental and structural metalwork for hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings, public art, and landmarks such as One World Trade Center Beacon, Battery Park Ball Field Terrace, and the IBM AI ThinkLab), Contract Manufacturing (low-to-high-volume make-to-order and OEM parts for aerospace, defense, data center, robotics, oil and gas, and naval clients), and On-Demand Manufacturing (rapid prototypes and custom parts for medical and transportation customers). Its enterprise customer base includes IBM, Exxon Mobil, Trumpf, Kristin Baker, Battery Park, BECK Construction/Gensler (Green Water Block 23), Pellic Clarke and Partners (3 Park Ave), and DCM Erectors (One WTC).

The commercial model is quote-based project work with no publicly disclosed pricing; customers submit project briefs and 3D part files via a Request a Quote form, and Kammetal delivers finished fabricated goods or full design-to-installation services nationwide, primarily across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. The company is founder-controlled with no institutional investment, no disclosed funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and a sales-led GTM reliant on website portfolio, Instagram, and direct phone/email outreach to architects, designers, contractors, and industrial buyers.

Name

Kammetal

Legal name

Kammetal, Inc.

Website

https://kammetal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kammetal is a privately held US metal fabrication company founded in 2001, operating a 57,000 sqft solar-powered facility in Naugatuck, CT with Trumpf lasers, 5-axis waterjet, and robotic welding. It delivers design-to-installation architectural metalwork, contract manufacturing, and on-demand prototyping for architects, contractors, and industrial buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication Services

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Architectural metalwork
• Contract manufacturing
• CNC laser cutting
• Ornamental metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Naugatuck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Kammetal provides custom metal fabrication services across architectural metal, contract manufacturing, and on-demand manufacturing. Revenue is generated through project-based quotes for design, engineering, prototyping, fabrication, finishing, assembly, and installation services. Services range from single custom parts and prototypes to high-volume OEM production runs.
2. Contract Manufacturing: Low to high volume manufacturing and fabrication including make-to-order and OEM parts. Kanban/JIT inventory management for blanket orders. On-demand manufacturing services for custom parts, prototypes, and assemblies on rapid timelines.
3. Architectural Metal — Design to Installation: Full-service architectural metal fabrication spanning design development, structural engineering, fabrication, and on-site installation. Partnering with designers, architects, artists, and contractors nationwide for ornamental and structural metalwork.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kammetal is a full-service custom metal fabrication company operating from a 57,000 sqft solar-powered facility in Naugatuck, CT. It provides architectural metal fabrication (ornamental and structural metalwork), contract manufacturing (low to high volume OEM parts), and on-demand manufacturing (rapid prototypes and custom parts). Services span the full project lifecycle — design development, engineering, laser/waterjet cutting, CNC bending/punching, welding (TIG/MIG/robotic), finishing, assembly, and on-site installation — for architects, designers, contractors, and industrial OEMs nationwide.

Product overview

Kammetal is a full-service metal fabrication company offering a comprehensive suite of services across three main divisions: Architectural Metal Fabrication (ornamental and structural metalwork for hotels, restaurants, commercial construction, and art installations), Contract Manufacturing (low to high volume production for industrial, commercial, aerospace, defense, and other sectors), and On-Demand Manufacturing (rapid prototyping and custom parts). Their capabilities span the entire production lifecycle from design development and engineering through laser cutting, waterjet cutting, CNC punching, bending and forming, welding, finishing, and assembly. The company operates a 57,000 sqft solar-powered facility in Naugatuck, CT with advanced equipment including TRUMPF laser systems and robotic welding cells. Key service categories include: Laser Cutting (flatbed and tube), Waterjet Cutting, Metal Bending, Sheet Metal Fabrication, CNC Punching, Welding (manual and robotic), Finishing, Assembly, Quality Assurance, V-Grooving, and Value-Added Services (Project Kitting, Managed Inventory, Nationwide Fulfillment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Metal Fabrication Full-service ornamental and structural metal fabrication for architectural elements — including hotels, restaurants, commercial construction, art galleries, and public sculptures — with design development, fabrication, and on-site installation for architects, designers, artists, and contractors nationwide.
• Contract Manufacturing Low to high volume metal manufacturing and fabrication services including make-to-order and OEM parts for industrial, commercial, aerospace, defense, data center components, robotics and conveyor, oil and gas, and naval systems. Includes Kanban/JIT inventory management for blanket orders.
• On-Demand Manufacturing Rapid custom parts manufacturing, prototypes, and assemblies with quick turnaround for medical and transportation industries. Works with stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and cold-rolled steel.
• Laser Cutting Services Advanced flatbed laser cutting using Trumpf 10kW fiber laser with automated load/unload and camera-based edge detection. Cuts up to 1 inch thickness across aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper, brass, Inconel, titanium, and exotics.
• Laser Tube Cutting Services Precision laser tube cutting for complex profiles and designs. Capabilities include 6.7 inch OD max, up to 15 feet finished part length, bevel cutting to 45 degrees, and automated loading up to 8K lbs max bundle.
• Waterjet Cutting Services 5-axis waterjet cutting with dynamic taper compensation at 90K PSI, up to 30 degrees angular cutting, up to 8 inches material thickness, 72 x 144 inch cutting capacity, and tolerances as tight as 0.005 inches. No thermal distortion and handles virtually any material.
• Metal Bending Services Press brake bending using Trumpf TruBend 5170S, 3066, and TruBend 7036. Includes tube bending (free form and rotary draw), tube and profile rolling, and plate rolling up to 0.25 x 120 inches with 4-roller CNC.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Services Precision sheet metal cutting, fabrication, and laser cutting services. Materials include aluminum, steel, stainless steel, galvannealed steel, copper, brass, Inconel, plastics, and composites.
• CNC Punching Services High-speed CNC punching with up to 0.250 inch thickness, 360-degree rotation, embossing, dimple, ribbing, tapping, bending, and custom punch capabilities. Handles up to 600 strokes per minute.
• Welding Services Manual and robotic welding including TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding. AWS certified welders D1.1-D1.2 unlimited thickness. Robotic welding uses Kuka/Fronius with CMT GMAW and rotary table for parallel production.
• Metal Finishing Services Comprehensive finishing including powder coat, liquid coatings, anodizing, electroplating, and specialty finishing (brushed, non-directional, mirror polishing, and chemical patina). Specialty brushed finishes include #4, #6, #8 and non-directional finishes.
• Assembly Services Mechanical and electrical assembly into complete functional systems, from design consultation to final testing and quality assurance. Capable of assembling parts made from stainless steel, aluminum, brass, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Quality Assurance Services In-house quality assurance with first article inspections, material traceability, and inspection reports. Ensures conformance to specifications throughout the manufacturing process.
• V-Grooving Services Precision V-grooving for clean OD/ID radius bends in sheet metal. Up to 0.25 inch material thickness, up to 20 feet grooving length (largest machine on East Coast), with 72 inch CNC back gauge.
• Design Development Services Collaborative design development translating complex design ideas into functional and aesthetically striking products. Services include 3D modeling, prototyping, DFM, value engineering, FEA, and structural engineering with PE review and sign/seal.
• Engineering Services Engineering support including stress analysis, load-bearing evaluations, and production streamlining. Collaborates with fabricators, designers, and architects for prototyping through complex architectural installations.
• CNC Tapping and Drilling Services Precision CNC-controlled drilling and tapping for accurate, repeatable results. Ideal for both low and high-volume production runs with tight tolerances and clean finishes.
• Saw Cutting Services Precision saw cutting using Marvel 380A PC3 Fully Automatic Saw with 15 x 20 inch cutting capacity. Capable of 30-degree minimum angle cuts for aluminum, stainless, steel, copper, brass, Inconel, plastics, titanium and exotics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ orders fulfilled since 2001
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MME (Metalworking & Manufacturing Excellence): Multi-trade sheet and structural metal fabricator serving architectural, industrial, and defense customers with design-through-installation capabilities. Closely comparable to Kammetal in offering laser cutting, CNC forming, welding, and finishing for both architectural and contract-manufacturing work.
• TriPyramid Structures: Architectural and ornamental metal fabricator specializing in complex stainless steel and bronze structures for landmark projects. Comparable to Kammetal in the high-end architectural ornamental niche, including stainless and bronze fabrication capabilities.
• W&W Glass: Architectural metal and glass contractor delivering complex facades and enclosures for landmark commercial buildings in the NYC metro. Comparable to Kammetal in design-to-installation architectural metalwork for signature trophy assets.
• Benson Industries: Architectural metal and glass fabricator delivering curtain walls and ornamental enclosures for major commercial towers. Comparable to Kammetal in delivering high-tolerance stainless steel and architectural metal assemblies for landmark projects.
• Front Inc. Specialty architectural facade fabricator focused on complex metal and composite envelopes for high-end commercial projects. Comparable to Kammetal in design-development, complex forming, and installation of architectural metal systems for landmark buildings.

Broad incumbents

• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Larger, diversified contract metal manufacturer serving industrial, aerospace, defense, and commercial end-markets from multiple U.S. facilities. Comparable to Kammetal in contract manufacturing capabilities and ITAR/aerospace-grade work, though at significantly greater scale and a much broader end-market footprint.
• Precision Castparts (PCC) Structural: Large diversified industrial manufacturer with structural metal and aerospace forging capabilities. Comparable to Kammetal at the high end of structural metal fabrication but operating at substantially larger scale across aerospace and energy end-markets.

Emerging players

• Xometry: Digital on-demand manufacturing marketplace aggregating custom metal fabrication capacity nationwide. Overlaps with Kammetal's on-demand manufacturing and contract-manufacturing offerings but competes by aggregating distributed capacity rather than running a single integrated shop.
• Protolabs: Digital manufacturer offering rapid CNC machining, sheet metal, and on-demand production. Overlaps with Kammetal's on-demand manufacturing service line for prototypes and low-volume production, particularly for medical, aerospace, and industrial customers.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Global on-demand manufacturing platform providing instant quoting for CNC, sheet metal, and other custom fabrication. Comparable to Kammetal's on-demand manufacturing line as a digital aggregator that competes for the same rapid-quote customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kammetal
• Xx.com/kammetal_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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