Met-L-Tec
Met-L-Tec, LLC is a privately held Michigan industrial engineering firm that designs and builds custom nickel electroform masking, stainless steel fabricated tooling, precision machined components, and turnkey automated coating, wash, and laser cutting systems for Automotive and Industrial OEM customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersTemperance, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Met-L-Tec does
Met-L-Tec, LLC is a privately held industrial engineering and custom manufacturing firm headquartered in Temperance, Michigan, founded in the late 1970s (the company website cites over 40 to 45 years of experience as of 2024). The company designs and builds custom masking, metalizing, fixturing, and nesting tooling, with a stated specialization in nickel electroform masking — a process that captures fine geometric detail and enables precise, repeatable coating application. Its integrated in-house footprint spans CNC milling (axis travel up to 53"/30"/28" X/Y/Z) and CNC turning, conventional machining, full fabrication services (cutting, bending, welding, finishing), and a newly added fully automated laser cutting line launched in March 2024 capable of cutting material up to 1.125 inches thick. Beyond tooling, Met-L-Tec designs, builds, pre-tests at its Temperance facility, and installs on customer sites turnkey automated systems including automated high-pressure wash and deflash systems (patent pending, up to 10,000 PSI), coating and cure systems (UV and thermal hard coat, color coat, anti-haze, annealing, flow, dip, electrostatic), anti-haze booth and oven systems, and fluid transfer systems.
The revenue model is entirely custom and quote-based. Customers initiate engagements through the company website contact form, sales email ([email protected]), or phone ((734) 847-7004); pricing is scoped per project, covering one-off tooling sales or professional services engagements for design, build, on-site installation, and lifecycle support. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting Automotive and Industrial OEMs as the two primary verticals, with an additional metallization equipment OEM customer base that includes Stokes, Leybold, VTI, Balzer, Dynamet, Mustang, and Polymet. Distribution is direct, supplemented by a publicly listed Key Partners ecosystem — Fusion Manufacturing Solutions, BP Industrial, FANUC Corporation, and Heraeus Noblelight America — that extends technical capability (FANUC robotics/CNC, Heraeus UV curing) and commercial reach. Met-L-Tec is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership team, or revenue figures in the source data; the firm operates from a single Temperance, MI facility with 11-50 employees.
Met-L-Tec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Met-L-Tec
- Legal name
- Met-L-Tec, LLC
- Website
- https://met-l-tec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Met-L-Tec, LLC is a privately held Michigan industrial engineering firm that designs and builds custom nickel electroform masking, stainless steel fabricated tooling, precision machined components, and turnkey automated coating, wash, and laser cutting systems for Automotive and Industrial OEM customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Met-L-Tec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Industrial Tooling and Automated Manufacturing Systems
- NAICS
- Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Machine Shops (33271), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO)
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Where Met-L-Tec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Temperance
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Met-L-Tec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom tooling and mask sales: One-time project-based sales of custom masking, metalizing, fixturing, and nesting tools (nickel electroform masks, stainless steel fabricated masks, metallization reels, masking, coating reels) quoted per customer specification.
- Turnkey custom machine building: Design, build, assembly, on-site installation, and lifecycle support of automated turnkey systems (high-pressure wash/deflash, coating/cure, anti-haze booth/oven, fluid transfer). Built and pre-tested in-house then commissioned on customer site per specification.
- Precision machining services: Job-shop precision machining services (CNC milling, CNC turning, honing, boring, threading) for short and medium-run production plus prototyping and assembly.
- Turnkey fabrication services: End-to-end fabrication projects (design, CAD, fabrication, machining, inspection, testing, painting, documentation, shipping) for customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | Quote-based custom pricing for each masking/tooling project |
| Other | Other | Quote-based pricing for turnkey automated systems |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Met-L-Tec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Met-L-Tec designs, fabricates, and installs custom industrial tooling, masks, fixtures, and turnkey automated production systems for Automotive and Industrial OEMs. Core offerings include nickel electroform and fabricated mask tooling, metalizing tooling, fixturing, nesting, precision CNC machining, full fabrication, and automated systems such as high-pressure wash/deflash cells, coating/cure equipment, anti-haze booth/oven systems, and laser cutting/forming services. Each engagement is custom-scoped, built and pre-tested at the Temperance, MI facility, and installed on the customer's site with ongoing lifecycle support.
Product overview
Met-L-Tec, LLC is a single, integrated manufacturing services company (over 40 years of experience) rather than a software platform; its offering is organized as a portfolio of related in-house capabilities that combine into turnkey custom tooling and automated systems for industrial and automotive customers. The Masking portfolio (Electroform Masking, Fabricated Mask Tooling, Masking Fixtures, Vacuum Mask Tooling) anchors the business and feeds into Metalizing Tooling, Nesting, and Fixturing, which are designed to interoperate. Machining is broken into Mill and Lathe sub-services, and pairs with Fabrication (turnkey design through shipping) to enable Machine Building, which in turn delivers the equipment lines Coating/Cure Equipment, Wash & Deflash Systems, and the newer Laser Cutting and Forming capability.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Masking (Nickel Electroform and Fabricated Mask Tooling) Custom masking tools and systems built via nickel electroform, fabrication, and/or machining to apply coatings accurately, repeatably, and efficiently while protecting non-target surfaces. Includes electro form masking, fabricated mask tooling, masking fixtures, and vacuum mask tooling. For Automotive and Industrial OEMs applying coatings (painting, adhesive, hard coating, etching).
- Metalizing Tooling Custom-designed metalizing tooling (reels, doors, frames) for functional and decorative metallization processes, engineered to maximize parts per door/frame/reel while supporting masking and non-masking processes. Built for metallization equipment OEMs including Stokes, Leybold, VTI, Balzer, Dynamet, Mustang, and Polymet.
- Nesting Nesting components designed to work in conjunction with mask and fixture operations, with characteristics such as durability, non-marring surface, chemical resistance, ease of clean up, heat resistance, and weight optimization. Available in silicone, fiberglass, CNC cut, cast epoxy, cast urethane, vacuum infused resin, rubber-backed aluminum, steel/stainless steel fabricated, and aluminum/urethane/UHMW machined.
- Fixturing Custom fixtures that transfer parts into specific, precise positions, ranging from manually operated to fully automated. Includes linear bearing/rack and pinion combinations, square tubing main frames, heavy-duty tie rod end cylinders, and head trunnion mounts. Fixture types include automatic/manual tilt, precision locating, slide, turn table, vertical flip top, machined, and bolt together fixtures. Master fixtures are retained at Met-L-Tec to enable rapid repairs and duplicates.
- Machine Building (Custom Automated Systems) Turnkey custom machine building leveraging in-house design, tooling, and fabrication expertise. Systems are assembled and installed on-site per customer specifications and include automated high-pressure wash and deflash systems (patent pending), coating and curing systems, anti-haze booth and oven systems, and fluid transfer systems for Automotive and Industrial customers.
- Coating / Cure Equipment Automatic coating and curing systems for Automotive and Industrial markets, delivered as complete turnkey solutions. Product line includes Color Coat (with or without masking capabilities), Hard Coat (UV or Thermal Cure), Anti-Haze Coating, Annealing Ovens, Flow Coating, Dip Coating, and Electrostatic coating systems.
- Wash & Deflash Systems Automatic high-pressure tool washing systems with multiple chambers featuring variable pressure pumping, water heating, debris removal, and water filtering. High pressure pumping up to 10,000 PSI, double wall stainless steel construction, carrousel part transfer, adjustable mask holders, and reciprocating Vee Jet nozzles or robotic manipulation. Robotic washer options deliver damage-free, solvent-less, environmentally safe washing.
- Laser Cutting and Forming
Quantifiable outcome
- High pressure pumping up to 10,000 PSI in automated wash systems
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Met-L-Tec
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Met-L-Tec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Met-L-Tec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Fusion Manufacturing SolutionscoreListed on Met-L-Tec's Key Partners page as a strategic ally. Limited public detail on scope, but presented alongside FANUC and Heraeus Noblelight as a flagship partner supporting Met-L-Tec's custom manufacturing solutions.
- BP IndustrialcoreListed on Met-L-Tec's Key Partners page as a strategic industrial partner, indicating an alliance around industrial customer accounts and manufacturing solutions.
- FANUC CorporationcoreListed on Met-L-Tec's Key Partners page. FANUC is a leading global supplier of CNC robotics and factory automation; the partnership supports Met-L-Tec's CNC milling, CNC turning, and automated machine building capabilities.
- Heraeus Noblelight America (Fusion UV)coreListed on Met-L-Tec's Key Partners page with link to fusionuv.com. The alliance supports UV curing capabilities within Met-L-Tec's coating/cure equipment product line (Hard Coat UV or Thermal Cure).
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Met-L-Tec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Graco Inc. Manufacturer of fluid handling equipment including spray, coating, and dispense systems for industrial finishing. Comparable to Met-L-Tec's coating/cure and fluid transfer equipment lines as an established broad-line incumbent in industrial coating equipment.
- Dynacraft: Diversified custom industrial manufacturer offering precision machining, fabrication, and assembly for automotive and industrial OEMs. Comparable to Met-L-Tec's broader CNC machining, fabrication, and metalworking capabilities, though operating at a larger scale across multiple geographies.
Emerging players
- Midwest Automation: Regional custom automation and special machinery builder serving industrial manufacturers. Comparable to Met-L-Tec's Machine Building business in delivering turnkey automated cells, though typically focused on smaller and regional accounts.
Others
- Heraeus Noblelight America (Fusion UV): Supplier of UV curing systems (Fusion UV) and a named Key Partner of Met-L-Tec. Comparable as the underlying UV-cure technology provider that Met-L-Tec integrates into its Hard Coat UV/Thermal Cure equipment line.
- FANUC America: Global supplier of CNC robotics, CNCs, and factory automation and a named Key Partner of Met-L-Tec. Comparable as the underlying automation platform that Met-L-Tec integrates into its turnkey cells, rather than as a direct competitor.
Direct peers
- Shercon Industries: Producer of custom die-cut masking products, tapes, and masking materials for industrial coating processes. Closely aligned with Met-L-Tec's masking and coating-focused tooling offerings, particularly for protecting selective surfaces during painting and finishing.
- Caplugs: Manufacturer of protective masking products (caps, plugs, masking tapes, custom molded masks) used in plating, painting, and finishing. Comparable to Met-L-Tec in providing masking solutions to manufacturers applying surface treatments and coatings across industrial verticals.
- Echo Engineering & Production: Custom manufacturer of masking products, caps, plugs, and protective coatings for industrial finishing. Directly comparable to Met-L-Tec's masking, fixturing, and coating-related tooling business, particularly for automotive and industrial OEMs applying paints and coatings to selective surfaces.
- Innovative Automation: Custom automation integrator building turnkey robotic and automated systems for industrial customers. Directly comparable to Met-L-Tec's Machine Building business (high-pressure wash/deflash, coating/cure, anti-haze, fluid transfer systems) in delivering custom automated cells to industrial OEMs.
- Precision Coating Technology: Specialty applicator of functional coatings (PTFE, FEP, rubber) and provider of masking and tooling for coating processes. Comparable to Met-L-Tec in combining precision masking/fixturing capability with coating process execution for industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Met-L-Tec
What does Met-L-Tec do?
Met-L-Tec designs, fabricates, and installs custom industrial tooling, masks, fixtures, and turnkey automated production systems for Automotive and Industrial OEMs. Core offerings include nickel electroform and fabricated mask tooling, metalizing tooling, fixturing, nesting, precision CNC machining, full fabrication, and automated systems such as high-pressure wash/deflash cells, coating/cure equipment, anti-haze booth/oven systems, and laser cutting/forming services. Each engagement is custom-scoped, built and pre-tested at the Temperance, MI facility, and installed on the customer's site with ongoing lifecycle support.
Is Met-L-Tec a public or private company?
Met-L-Tec is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Met-L-Tec founded?
Met-L-Tec was founded in 1979. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Met-L-Tec based?
Met-L-Tec is headquartered in Temperance, United States, in the North America region.
How does Met-L-Tec make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom tooling and mask sales are the primary driver. The others are turnkey custom machine building, precision machining services and turnkey fabrication services.
Who are Met-L-Tec's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Graco Inc. and Dynacraft. Midwest Automation is listed as an emerging player. Others are Heraeus Noblelight America (Fusion UV) and FANUC America. Direct peers are Shercon Industries, Caplugs, Echo Engineering & Production, Innovative Automation and Precision Coating Technology.
Does Met-L-Tec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Met-L-Tec.
What industry is Met-L-Tec in?
Met-L-Tec's product category is Custom Industrial Tooling and Automated Manufacturing Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAE, Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems, with a secondary code of IMALAKAO, Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment). Its NAICS code is 333514 and its SIC code is 3590.