Paul B. Zimmerman Manufacturing

What Paul B. Zimmerman Manufacturing does

Paul B. Zimmerman Manufacturing (PBZ Manufacturing) is a privately held, family-owned full-service contract metal fabricator headquartered in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1947 by Paul B. Zimmerman as a 40-by-60 equipment repair shop and formally incorporated as Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. in 1978, the company has grown into the operating arm of a four-entity family of companies that also includes PaulB LLC, Keystone Koating LLC, and PaulB Hardware/Wholesale, collectively employing nearly 300 people. PBZ operates as a Tier 1 supplier to OEMs across agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, conveyor systems, data center infrastructure, construction equipment, truck bodies/trailers, alternative energy, metal furniture, architectural metalwork, and playground equipment.

The company's technical platform centers on ISO 9001:2015-certified metal fabrication, spanning 3D tube laser cutting (including large-diameter tube), 2D flat laser cutting, MIG/TIG and robotic welding, tube bending, press brake forming, laser pipe tapping, CNC machining, aluminum and steel fabrication, 2D/3D CAD modeling, assembly, and finishing (powder coating to AAMA 2605 standard via affiliated Keystone Koating). Underlying workflow supports file formats including STEP, IGES, DWG, JT, and SolidWorks files, enabling customers to submit engineering drawings directly into the production queue. The firm also manufactures the proprietary Helicopter Handler line of helicopter ground-handling dollies, a product it has produced since 2005 for law enforcement, military, and air-medical customers.

PBZ runs a quote-based B2B revenue model: enterprise and OEM customers submit RFQs through a website portal or via direct sales (phone at 717-721-5350), with a stated 4-hour "Rapid Reply" response commitment. Revenue streams span contract manufacturing services, custom one-off/batch fabrication, finishing services, and assembly/value-added work. Distribution is domestic and uses an owned truck fleet for direct-to-customer or job-site delivery. Marketing relies on content (blog, SEO, Google reviews) and earned media (e.g., The Fabricator trade publication), with no disclosed public pricing, public-company status, or external funding.

Name

Paul B. Zimmerman Manufacturing

Legal name

Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc.

Website

https://pbzmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Paul B. Zimmerman Manufacturing is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015-certified contract metal fabricator in Lititz, PA, serving OEMs across agriculture, industrial machinery, data centers, construction, and aerospace with turnkey design-to-shipping services including laser cutting, welding, tube bending, CNC machining, finishing, and assembly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lititz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturing services including design, cutting, welding, bending, assembly, finishing, and shipping. Serves as Tier 1 supplier for OEMs.
2. Custom Metal Fabrication: One-off and batch custom metal fabrication projects for various industries including laser cutting, welding, tube bending, and press brake forming
3. Finishing Services: Powder coating and other metal finishing services provided through affiliated company Keystone Koating
4. Assembly and Value-Added Services: Product assembly and value-added services including kitting and packaging

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paul B. Zimmerman Manufacturing (PBZ) is a full-service contract metal manufacturer that delivers end-to-end production from design through shipping. Capabilities include 3D tube laser cutting, 2D flat laser cutting, MIG/TIG and robotic welding, tube bending, press brake forming, CNC machining, custom metal fabrication, laser pipe tapping, 2D/3D CAD modeling, assembly, and finishing services such as powder coating through affiliated Keystone Koating. PBZ serves OEMs and industrial, commercial, and agricultural customers as a Tier 1 supplier.

Product overview

PBZ Manufacturing is a full-service contract manufacturing company offering metal fabrication services through an integrated platform. The company provides 3D Tube Laser Cutting, 2D Flat Laser Cutting, MIG & TIG Welding (including Robotic Welding), Tube Bending, Press Brake, 2D and 3D Modeling, Custom Metal Fabrication, Laser Pipe Tapping, Assembly & Value-Added Services, Finishing Services, Shipping and Logistics, CNC Machining, Custom Machining, Aluminum Fabrication, Steel Fabrication, and Functional Prototyping. Their services are delivered as a one-stop-shop manufacturing partner from initial design through shipping. Through their partner company Keystone Koating, they offer powder coating meeting AAMA 2605 standards. They also manufacture the Helicopter Handler product line for helicopter ground handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Tube Laser Cutting Precision 3D laser cutting for tubes and pipes, including large-diameter tube cutting, for OEM and industrial customers.
• 2D Flat Laser Cutting Flat sheet metal laser cutting services, with plasma cutting options available, for industrial fabrication customers.
• MIG & TIG Welding Metal welding services including MIG, TIG, robotic welding, stick welding, and flux-cored arc welding for OEM and industrial customers.
• Tube Bending Precision tube bending services for various diameters and configurations used in industrial fabrication.
• Press Brake Forming Sheet metal bending and forming services using press brake equipment for industrial customers.
• 2D and 3D CAD Modeling Computer-aided design and modeling services supporting STEP, IGES, DWG, and JT file formats for product development and manufacturing preparation.
• Custom Metal Fabrication Full-service custom metal fabrication for various industries and applications, including steel and aluminum fabrication.
• Laser Pipe Tapping Laser-based pipe tapping services for precise hole creation in tubes and pipes.
• Assembly & Value-Added Services Product assembly and additional value-added manufacturing services including kitting and packaging for OEM customers.
• Finishing Services Metal finishing services including powder coating through partner Keystone Koating, plus anodizing, e-coating, galvanizing, and zinc plating.
• Shipping and Logistics Third-party logistics and shipping services for delivered products using the company's truck network to customer facilities or job sites.
• CNC Machining and Functional Prototyping Computer numerically controlled machining for precision components, custom machining, and functional prototype development.
• Helicopter Handler Dollies
• Steel and Aluminum Fabrication Specialized fabrication services for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum materials, and aluminum alloys across various applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015 certified metal fabrication company
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Helicopter HandlermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005PBZ has manufactured Helicopter Handler helicopter dollies since 2005, consolidating all facets of manufacturing, powder coating, assembly, and shipping from one location. The Helicopter Handler is used by law enforcement, government agencies, military, air medical transport, and utility companies.
• Keystone KoatingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeystone Koating is an ISO certified company offering powder coating solutions for both large and small products. They provide AAMA 2605 standard compliant finishes. Both companies are part of the Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. family of companies, with Keystone Koating located in Lititz, PA offering finishing services for PBZ Manufacturing customers.
• Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company for the Paul B. Zimmerman family of companies, which includes PaulB LLC, PBZ LLC, Keystone Koating LLC, and PaulB Hardware. Founded by Paul B. Zimmerman in 1947.
• PaulB HardwareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within the Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. family of companies, serving hardware distribution needs.
• PaulB WholesaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated company within the Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. family of companies serving wholesale distribution.
• Kickout FlashingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated company within the Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. family of companies providing specialty building products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BTD Manufacturing: BTD Manufacturing is a Minnesota-based contract metal fabricator founded in 1976, serving OEM customers across industrial, agricultural, and energy markets with laser cutting, stamping, welding, painting, and assembly. Closely matches PBZ in business model, Tier 1 OEM positioning, capability stack, and end-market mix.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): MEC is a publicly-traded US contract metal manufacturer founded in 1945 serving agricultural, construction, industrial, and power sports OEMs from multiple US facilities. Comparable in founding era, Tier 1 OEM positioning, and core fabrication capabilities, though larger and geographically more diversified than PBZ.
• LMC Industries: LMC Industries is a US contract metal manufacturer offering stamping, fabrication, and assembly services to OEM customers across industrial and consumer markets. Comparable in business model and Tier 1 OEM supplier positioning to PBZ, with a similarly broad capability set.
• Metcam: Metcam is a US sheet metal contract manufacturer serving OEMs in industrial, medical, and technology markets with laser cutting, bending, welding, finishing, and assembly. Closely comparable to PBZ on integrated contract manufacturing, OEM customer base, and turnkey service model.

Broad incumbents

• Leggett & Platt: Leggett & Platt is a publicly-traded, multi-billion-dollar diversified manufacturer of engineered components including metal products for bedding, furniture, automotive, and industrial markets. Operates broadly across segments where PBZ serves metal furniture and industrial customers, but at vastly greater scale.
• Worthington Industries: Worthington Industries is a publicly-traded, multi-billion-dollar diversified metal processor and manufacturer with pressure cylinder, steel processing, and sustainable energy solutions. Relevant as a much larger incumbent with adjacent capabilities (steel processing, metal forming) and overlap with PBZ's industrial OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pbz-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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