What American Fence & Supply Co does

American Fence & Supply Co., Inc. is a privately held, Michigan-incorporated commercial and industrial fencing, gate, and access control contractor headquartered in Warren, Michigan (Metro Detroit). Founded in 1992 by Len DiGrande, the company delivers design, engineering, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency repair services for chain link, vinyl/PVC, wood, composite (Trex Seclusions), ornamental metal, security (barbed wire, razor ribbon, electric fencing), and access control systems (automated estate, driveway, and parking gates integrated with cameras and voice communications). The company serves construction management firms, general contractors, architects, and end-user owners across commercial properties, industrial and correctional facilities (Michigan Department of Corrections, U.S. Army, U.S. Customs and Border Protection), educational institutions and sports facilities (MSU, U-M, Oakland University, Cranbrook Schools, Catholic Central, Lamphere, Armada), automotive OEMs (Lucid Motors, FCA/Stellantis, Nissan, Faurecia), healthcare (Henry Ford Health System), hospitality (Marriott Residence Inn/Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites), commercial real estate (Bedrock), and government/municipal accounts. The company self-performs much of the work in-house through an installation/maintenance field force and, since 2020, has consolidated custom architectural and decorative metal fabrication under a wholly-owned subsidiary, Metal City Fab, which also markets the AmeriLouver® and ACR4500® proprietary louver systems for dumpster and HVAC enclosures. \n\nGo-to-market is B2B direct sales executed through bid/estimate requests, phone, and email with no retail or e-commerce channel; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with each project bid on scope, materials, and specifications. The company is a member of the American Fence Association (since 1992) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and around 2012 it narrowed its services to commercial and industrial projects only in response to demand. Geographic reach is concentrated in Metro Detroit with extended presence across the Midwest and selected out-of-state projects (Lucid Motors in Arizona).\n\nThe business model is project-based commercial contracting: revenue is generated primarily from one-time installation contracts with multi-year framework relationships at enterprise customers, supported by recurring maintenance, repair, and emergency service work. Owner-operators and a senior estimator with 35+ years in the trade underpin estimating and execution risk management. Operating status is active, with 101–250 employees and no disclosed external capital, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

American Fence & Supply Co

Legal name

American Fence & Supply Co., Inc.

Website

https://amerifence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Privately held commercial and industrial fence, gate, and access control contractor founded in 1992 in Metro Detroit. Self-performs design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance for government, education, automotive, healthcare, and hospitality customers across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Fencing, Gates, and Access Control Services

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Fence Installation & Replacement (HSAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Commercial fencing installation
• Industrial fencing contractor
• Access control systems
• Custom metal fabrication
• Security perimeter fencing

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Fence Installation and Fabrication: Revenue generated from fabrication and installation of commercial and industrial fencing, gates, and access control systems. Projects include chain link, vinyl, wood, composite, ornamental metal fencing, and custom fabrication. Services range from new installations to maintenance and repair, including emergency services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Fence & Supply Co. is a commercial and industrial contractor that designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains fence, gate, and access control systems for businesses, institutions, and government clients. Core offerings span chain link, vinyl, wood, composite, ornamental metal, security, temporary, and sports court fencing, plus custom architectural metal fabrication through its Metal City Fab subsidiary and 24/7 emergency repair services.

Product overview

American Fence & Supply Co is a commercial and industrial fence, gate, and access control contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of fencing products and related services. The company's core offerings include chain link fencing (galvanized, vinyl-coated, powder-coated), composite fencing (Trex Seclusions), PVC/vinyl fencing, wood fencing, ornamental/metal fencing, and security solutions (barbed wire, razor ribbon). The company operates two divisions: its main fencing operations and Metal City Fab, a custom metal fabrication subsidiary launched in 2020 that produces architectural elements including arbors, railings, furniture, and structural pieces. The company also offers access control systems (automated gates, parking gates, estate gates), sports court installations (tennis, pickle ball, baseball), temporary fencing, and dumpster/HVAC enclosures. Services include 24/7 emergency repair, maintenance, and custom fabrication. Proprietary products include AmeriLouver and ACR4500 fencing designs. The company primarily serves commercial and industrial clients including schools, healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, airports, and hospitality properties across Metro Detroit and the Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metal City Fab: Custom architectural and decorative metal fabrication subsidiary specializing in fencing, gates, railings, furniture, artwork, awnings, canopies, and structural metalwork.

Products and services

• Access Control Systems Commercial automated gate systems, estate/driveway gate systems, and parking gate systems that control points of entry, restrict access to authorized users, and provide total control with integrated voice communication and cameras. For commercial and industrial clients.
• Chain Link Fencing Galvanized steel chain link fencing available in raw galvanized, vinyl-coated, and powder-coated options, with customizable sizes, barbed wire, razor ribbon, pedestrian gates, vehicle gates, privacy slats, and privacy windscreen. For commercial and industrial projects.
• Trex Seclusions Composite Fencing Composite privacy fencing combining low maintenance and natural appeal, featuring Trex Seclusions brand products with rich tones that stay vibrant throughout their lifetime. For commercial properties.
• Dumpster and HVAC Enclosures Attractive concealment solutions for dumpsters and HVAC equipment available in metal (including proprietary AmeriLouver design), wood, PVC/vinyl, and composite materials. For commercial properties.
• Ornamental and Sheet Metal Fencing Custom ornamental metal fencing and gates working with aluminum, steel, brass, bronze, cor-ten, and other metals, including aluminum picket fencing and railings. For commercial and industrial clients.
• Custom Metal Fabrication (Metal City Fab) Custom architectural and decorative metal fabrication division producing arbors, arches, artwork, awnings, canopies, doors, fencing, furniture, gates, gazebos, mezzanines, pergolas, planter boxes, railings, signs, stairs, sculptures, structures, sunshades, trellises, walkways, windows, and more. For commercial, institutional, and high-end residential clients.
• PVC/Vinyl Fencing PVC/vinyl fencing available in solid colors to realistic wood grains, in picket, privacy, and split rail styles, known for attractive appearance, affordability, and ease-of-maintenance. For commercial properties.
• Security Solutions Property security solutions including barbed wire, razor ribbon, and electric fencing (POWERFENCE non-lethal electric fence) for correctional facilities and high-security applications.
• Sports Courts Sports court fencing and equipment for tennis courts, pickle ball courts, and baseball diamonds including chain link fencing, nets, posts, batting cages, and foul poles. For schools, universities, and recreation facilities.
• Temporary Fencing Free-standing temporary barrier panel system (12 ft W x 6 ft H panels) in galvanized steel with horizontal and vertical bracing, available with barbed wire, pedestrian gates, vehicular gates, and privacy slats for fires, pedestrian control, construction, natural disasters, and traffic control.
• Wood Fencing and Gates Custom wood fencing, gates, and structures fabricated from common lumbers (pine, fir, spruce, cedar, cypress, redwood) to exotic choices like Brazilian walnut. For commercial and residential clients.
• Emergency Fencing Services 24/7 emergency commercial fencing and gate repair and installation services across Metro Detroit with standby teams of experienced installers, foremen, and technicians. For commercial and industrial clients.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Professional maintenance and repair services for all types of fencing and gates, including damage from accidents, natural elements, animals, and wear over time. For commercial and industrial clients.
• AmeriLouver® Proprietary Design Proprietary commercial metal dumpster and HVAC louver enclosure design offered through Metal City Fab division. Provides ventilation while maintaining aesthetic appearance.
• ACR4500® Proprietary Design Proprietary metal fencing design available through Metal City Fab division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member of American Fence Association since founding in 1992
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers48 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Public-listed global provider of access control, door security, and electromechanical solutions. Comparable as a broad-incumbent supplier of branded access hardware and gate operators installed in commercial perimeter projects like American Fence's HySecurity and LiftMaster deployments.
• Master Halco: Largest North American fence manufacturer and distributor, owned by Oldcastle APG. Comparable to American Fence & Supply as the broad incumbent that supplies many of the fence materials American Fence installs, while also competing indirectly through distribution and contract services.
• Ameristar Fence Products: Manufacturer of ornamental and security fence systems, owned by ASSA ABLOY. Comparable to American Fence & Supply as the upstream producer of ornamental metal fencing that the firm installs and competes with on design-build specifications.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global access control and door security conglomerate that owns Ameristar and other gate/access brands. Comparable to American Fence & Supply as the broad incumbent in the access control and perimeter security systems that the firm integrates into commercial gate installations.
• Merchants Metals: North American manufacturer and distributor of fence systems and ornamental iron, owned by Oldcastle APG. Comparable as a large-scale upstream supplier of chain link, ornamental, and access-control products used by specialty contractors like American Fence.
• Oldcastle APG: Building products division of CRH plc and parent of Master Halco, Merchants Metals, and other fence brands. Comparable as a broad-incumbent building products conglomerate supplying fence and access control materials to commercial specialty contractors.

Direct peers

• Long Fence Company: Long-running, family-owned commercial and residential fence, gate, and access control contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable to American Fence & Supply as a regional full-service specialty fence contractor with commercial project focus, in-house fabrication, and similar customer mix of GCs, institutions, and government clients.
• Hercules Fence: Commercial and high-security fence, gate, and access control contractor serving Virginia, Maryland, and the D.C. metro. Directly comparable to American Fence & Supply as a commercial/industrial specialty subcontractor with security-grade perimeter solutions and government/contractor customer overlap.
• Twin City Fence: Commercial and industrial fence contractor serving the Upper Midwest (Minnesota/Wisconsin). Comparable to American Fence & Supply as a similarly-positioned commercial subcontractor in a Midwest metro, with overlapping services in chain link, ornamental metal, access control, and high-security perimeter work.

Others

• DoorKing: U.S. manufacturer of gate operators, access control systems, and telephone entry systems. Comparable as a key enabling supplier whose products are installed by American Fence on commercial gate and access control projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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