Edwards Design and Fabrication

What Edwards Design and Fabrication does

Edwards Design and Fabrication, Inc. (EDFI) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1994, headquartered in Meridianville, Alabama. The company operates a single integrated campus of nine specialized buildings and provides custom CNC machining, robotic and manual welding, industrial painting, CAD design, U.S.-sourced material acquisition, and assembly and delivery services for defense and industrial customers.

Its core technology platform is the Modular Protective System (MPS) family — a suite of patented, rapidly deployable protective infrastructure products. The core MPS line includes the MPS Wall, Overhead Cover (OHC), Guard Tower, and Mortar Pit, built from lightweight space frames and composite armor panels for tool-free, soldier-powered deployment against small arms, indirect fire, blast, and RAM threats. The portfolio is extended by EREB (building retrofit), PODS (modular pier repair), SABER (modular bridging up to 15 meters), DETER (IWA 14-1:2013-certified active vehicle barrier), AVERT (friction-based vehicle arresting mat), RAPID (ISO container-based guard tower with hydraulic lift), and RAIL (modular trans-loading platform supporting MLC 120). Performance claims are documented: MPS Mortar Pit assembles in 45 minutes by four personnel, DETER deploys in under 30 minutes, AVERT in under 20 minutes by two personnel, and RAPID transitions from container to operational tower in under 30 minutes.

Revenue is generated through direct, project-based sales of MPS products and adjacent custom fabrication services to U.S. government agencies — principally the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — with a secondary commercial defense contractor channel. The company operates exclusively via direct sales with no resellers or distributors, and no public pricing, revenue, or contract value disclosures are available. The business model is consultative enterprise sales with specifications tailored to individual defense and tactical requirements, anchored by the MPS licensing arrangement and a 30-year operating track record.

Name

Edwards Design and Fabrication

Legal name

Edwards Design and Fabrication, Inc.

Website

https://edfi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edwards Design and Fabrication is a privately held U.S. manufacturer and licensed producer of the Modular Protective System (MPS), supplying patented, rapidly deployable protective infrastructure and custom fabrication services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and government agencies from its Meridianville, Alabama facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Hatches, Canopies & Access Panels (IMABAEAF)

Keywords

• Defense equipment manufacturing
• Modular protective systems
• Force protection barriers
• Vehicle barrier systems
• Custom metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Defense and Tactical Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and delivery of modular protective systems and infrastructure solutions for defense, tactical, and critical infrastructure applications. Revenue generated through direct sales of MPS products including walls, guard towers, mortar pits, vehicle barriers, bridging systems, and pier repair solutions to government and commercial customers.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Integrated manufacturing services including design, welding, painting, machining, material acquisition, and assembly/delivery for defense and industrial projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Edwards Design and Fabrication is the licensed manufacturer of the Modular Protective System (MPS) and its suite of patented protective technologies, including wall systems, overhead covers, guard towers, mortar pits, vehicle barriers, bridging solutions, and pier repair systems for U.S. government and defense customers. The company complements its hardware products with integrated in-house manufacturing services covering design, CNC machining, robotic and manual welding, painting, material acquisition, and assembly/delivery from its Meridianville, Alabama facility.

Product overview

Edwards Design and Fabrication is a licensed manufacturer of the Modular Protective System (MPS) and its suite of patented protective technologies, serving U.S. government agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The company's product portfolio consists of two interconnected categories: modular protective systems (MPS Wall, MPS Overhead Cover, MPS Guard Tower, MPS Mortar Pit) and specialized defense/access control products (EREB, PODS, SABER, DETER, AVERT, RAPID, RAIL), all designed for rapid deployment in tactical environments. These hardware systems are complemented by integrated manufacturing services including Design, Welding, Painting, Machining, Material Acquisition, and Assembly & Delivery, enabling the company to design, fabricate, finish, and deliver complete mission-ready systems from its Meridianville, Alabama facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPS (Modular Protective System): A suite of patented protective technologies including walls, overhead covers, guard towers, and mortar pits for military and defense applications.
• EREB
• PODS
• SABER
• DETER
• AVERT
• RAPID
• RAIL

Products and services

• MPS Wall (Modular Protective System Wall) Rapidly deployable, interlocking modular wall system designed for perimeter security, blast mitigation, and scalable force protection against small arms, rockets, artillery, mortars, and blast threats using lightweight space frame and composite armor panel construction. Built for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and government defense customers.
• MPS Overhead Cover (MPS-OHC) Rapidly deployable protective system with dual-layer structure where the top layer triggers mortar fuses and the second layer arrests shrapnel, providing overhead protection from direct hit mortars and rockets. Mounts on MPS walls, concrete T-walls, or Hesco barriers for defense and tactical applications.
• MPS Guard Tower Lightweight, modular guard tower for rapid deployment in remote defensive positions, featuring layered armor system, adaptable weapon mounts, and reinforced roof support. Entire system stored in a single Quadcon container for military and defense customers.
• MPS Mortar Pit Modular, rapidly deployable protective position for mortar teams that shields against small arms, blasts, and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) threats. Built with lightweight space frames and composite armor panels, constructable in 45 minutes by a 4-person team.
• EREB (Expedient Retrofit for Existing Buildings) Modular, lightweight retrofit system designed to increase the protection level of existing concrete and masonry buildings against small arms, indirect fire, and blast threats. All components weigh under 60 pounds for tool-free installation without anchoring.
• PODS (Pier Over Decking System) Modular pier repair system providing a modular in-stride pier repair capability for ship-to-shore logistics. Creates a roadway across structurally inadequate deck sections, facilitating vehicular and supply offload in degraded environments for military logistics operations.
• SABER (Squad Assembled Bridge for Expedient Routes) Lightweight, modular bridging solution capable of traversing light and medium weight combat tactical vehicles over wet or dry gaps up to 15 meters in length. Features aluminum fabrication and modular pin-connected girders for military tactical mobility.
• DETER (Deployable Expedient Traffic Entry Regulator) Active vehicle barrier serving as an expedient access control solution to protect critical assets and soft targets from vehicular attacks. Uses frictional matting system and active wedge barrier, certified IWA 14-1:2013 to stop Class 7 trucks, deployable in under 30 minutes.
• AVERT (Aggressor Vehicle Entry Readiness Technology) Modular, lightweight, expedient vehicle arresting device using a specialized friction mat to reduce vehicle traction. Can be quickly set up by two personnel and operated by one person for temporary vehicle access control in under 20 minutes.
• RAPID (Rapidly Deployable Integrated Tower) Modular, container-based guard tower and protective shelter built into a standard ISO container with integrated hydraulic lift system, ballistic protection, climate-controlled workspace, and power integration. Transitions from ISO container to operational tower in under 30 minutes.
• RAIL (Rapidly Available Interface for Trans-Loading) Rapidly-constructed and scalable capability for rail trans-loading in austere environments. Supports Military Load Classification (MLC) 120 and adapts to multiple railcar styles with four standard configurations for military logistics.
• Custom CAD Design Services Custom CAD design services for clients needing precise engineering, prototyping, or fabrication-ready drawings tailored to support unique manufacturing, tactical, or structural product requirements.
• Welding Services Certified MIG, TIG, and robotic welding for small and large assemblies supported by programmable fixtures, induction heating, and dual-station robotic welders (Miller Perform Arc PA 1100SS, Lincoln Arc Mate 100ic, Miller PA350S, Miller ProHeat 35) for continuous high-efficiency fabrication.
• Industrial Painting Services Industrial-grade spray painting in controlled environments with durable, tactical finishes for defense structures, heavy equipment, and custom-fabricated parts requiring long-term corrosion and weather resistance.
• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining using advanced Mazak equipment including VTC 200B, VTC 300C, Integrex 200i (5-axis), and Quick Turn 250MY for high-tolerance parts including multi-axis milling, turning, and rapid aluminum prototyping for defense, infrastructure, and industrial components.
• Material Acquisition Services Strategic sourcing of high-quality, U.S.-made metals and specialty materials including aluminum, steel, specialty alloys, and advanced composites for defense and industrial projects.
• Assembly & Delivery Services End-to-end service including on-site assembly, secure packaging, and nationwide delivery ensuring projects leave the facility fully built, tested, and ready for deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• MPS Wall: Up to 12 feet tall, 45 ft long kit packaged in single Tricon container
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Army Corps of EngineerscoreOthersEdwards Design and Fabrication is a trusted partner of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving as the licensed manufacturer of the Modular Protective System (MPS) and its suite of patented protective technologies. The company develops and deploys protective infrastructure solutions in collaboration with government defense requirements.
• U.S. GovernmentcoreOthersEdwards Design and Fabrication is licensed to manufacture and sell MPS products to government customers. The company has been associated with MPS from its beginning, fabricating all test, demonstration, and deployed MPS hardware for government use.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weatherhaven: Provider of container-based and soft-walled deployable camps, shelters, and expeditionary systems to militaries and NGOs. Directly comparable to Edwards' ISO-container-integrated RAPID tower and modular base infrastructure products.
• HDT Global: Supplier of deployable shelters, expeditionary base equipment, and force-protection systems to the DoD. Overlaps with Edwards' guard tower, shelter, and expeditionary infrastructure product lines for similar military customers.
• Hesco Bastion: Manufacturer of the Hesco Concertainer bastion, the dominant modular perimeter-defense barrier used by U.S. and allied militaries. Directly competes with Edwards' MPS Wall and overhead-cover products on the same expeditionary force-protection procurements.
• ArmorWorks: Manufacturer of advanced armor products, vehicle armor, and personnel protection systems for U.S. and allied military and homeland security customers. Comparable to Edwards on composite-armor-based protective panels and modular retrofit systems such as EREB.
• Alaska Structures: Designer and manufacturer of rapidly deployable soft- and hard-walled shelters and base-camp systems for military and disaster-response customers. Comparable on expeditionary infrastructure where speed of deployment and reusability drive procurement, overlapping with MPS Guard Tower and RAPID use cases.
• Gichner Shelter Systems: Manufacturer of military shelters, ISO-based containerized systems, and expeditionary base infrastructure for the U.S. DoD and allies. Overlaps with Edwards' container-based RAPID Tower and modular protective systems for forward operating bases.
• Defenshield: Manufacturer of deployable vehicle barriers, anti-ram fencing, and perimeter-security products for military bases and critical infrastructure. Directly comparable to Edwards' DETER and AVERT friction-based vehicle barriers.

Broad incumbents

• General Dynamics Land Systems: Large defense prime supplying combat vehicles, weapons systems, and a broad portfolio of military hardware to U.S. and allied forces. Overlaps with Edwards at the program-of-record layer where force-protection and bridging equipment are bundled with larger vehicle procurements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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