LADESA
LADESA is a manufacturer of metal, perforated and non-slip floors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1954
- HeadquartersSanta Catarina, Mexico
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LADESA does
LADESA (legal name Lámina Desplegada S.A. de C.V.) is a privately held Mexican manufacturer of expanded metal, perforated sheet metal, and fabricated metal components, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. The company operates three product lines: expanded metal products (Metal Desplegado, including Grating, Louver Mesh, Protecto-Reja, Mosqui-red, rolls, sheets, Cielo Falso, Filtro-red), perforated sheet metal (Lámina Perforada, including round-hole, oblong/slotted, decorative, random-pattern, SKAMA, Lockstep, and Skymetal variants), and a parts fabrication service for stamping, bending, punching, welding, assemblies, and prototypes. Manufacturing technology spans expanded metal presses, all-across perforating lines, CNC punching (installed 2016), and laser cutting with a panel cutting line (inaugurated at Plant 4 in 2023), across multiple plants (Plant 2, Plant III/Avia, Plant 4) with two distribution centers (CEDIS and CEDIS II, both 2023).
LADESA's business model combines standardized product sales from factory inventory and service center stock across Mexico, the United States (San Antonio sales office), and Latin America with custom parts fabrication services for OEM supply chains. All pricing is quote-based; no public list price exists. Revenue is split between catalog hardware sales (rolls, sheets, branded sub-products) and engineered custom components for appliance, automotive, and industrial OEMs. The company is IATF 16949-certified at Plant III/Avia for automotive supply and ISO 9001:2015-certified across all main facilities, credentials that gate entry to OEM auto and appliance contracts.
The company sells primarily B2B across at least eleven verticals — automotive, white goods, architecture and construction, HVAC and filters, agriculture, mining, security, retail/commercial, engineering and technology, acoustic insulation, and urban furniture — with marquee architectural projects at BBVA Stadium, AIFA (Felipe Ángeles International Airport), Torre Alterna, Banregio branches, and JADE Plaza. LADESA is privately held with no parent company, no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue. The firmographic band lists 11-50 employees, though the multi-plant footprint suggests the actual operating headcount may be materially higher.
LADESA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LADESA
- Legal name
- LÁMINA DESPLEGADA, SA DE CV
- Website
- http://www.ladesa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1954
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LADESA is a manufacturer of metal, perforated and non-slip floors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LADESA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Metal Products Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327), Custom Roll Forming (332114)
- SIC
- Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH), Long Products Manufacturing (Rebar, Wire Rod, Merchant Bar, Sections/Beams) (IMAKABAH)
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Where LADESA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santa Catarina
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices4 records
Markets served
LADESA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Metal Products Sales: One-time sales of expanded metal and perforated metal products including rolls, sheets, and fabricated parts. Products are sold from factory inventory and stock in service centers across Mexico, USA, and Latin America.
- Custom Parts Fabrication Services: Engineering and manufacturing of custom metal components, subassemblies, and weldments for OEM supply chains in appliances, automotive, and industrial applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
LADESA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LADESA manufactures expanded metal mesh, perforated sheet metal, and grating products, and provides custom metal parts fabrication (stamping, bending, welding, CNC punching, laser cutting) for OEM and architectural customers. Products are sold as finished goods in rolls, sheets, and fabricated components from manufacturing plants and service centers in Mexico, the United States, and Latin America.
Product overview
LADESA is a manufacturer of expanded metal, perforated sheet metal, and architectural assemblies. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: Expanded Metal products (including Grating, Louver Mesh, Protecto-Reja, Mosqui-Red, Expanded Metal Rolls, Cielo Falso, Expanded Metal Sheets, and Filtro Red for filters); Perforated Metal products (including Round Hole, Slotted, Decorative, Random Patterns, SKAMA, Lockstep, and Skymetal ceiling panels); and Parts Fabrication services for OEM components. Products are available in various materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized sheet, aluminum, copper, tinplate, and weathering steel (Corten).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Metal Desplegado: Expanded metal mesh formed from a single piece without seams or welds, with diamond/rhombus-shaped openings.
- Lámina Perforada
- Grating
- Louver Mesh
- Protecto-Reja
- Mosqui-red
- Cielo Falso
- Filtro-red
- SKAMA
- Lockstep
- Skymetal
Products and services
- Expanded Metal Grating Structural expanded metal flooring with non-slip grip, manufactured from steel plate up to 5/16 inches, used for pedestrian walkways, catwalks, platforms, maintenance areas, industrial stairs, and cold rooms by industrial and construction buyers.
- Louver Mesh Expanded metal with louvered openings allowing directional air flow, used for ventilated facades, perimeter fences, parking garage screening, doors, gates, mechanical screens, drop ceiling panels, canopies, and railings.
- Protecto-Reja Decorative expanded metal security product made from carbon steel for windows, perimeter fences, and gates, available in multiple decorative patterns including Pacifico, Clasico, Florentino, Romano, Alcatraz, Barroco, Ingles, Granada, and Gotico.
- Mosqui-Red Micro mesh expanded metal screen for insect protection on doors and windows, made of steel for superior resistance compared to traditional woven meshes, available in sheets and rolls.
- Expanded Metal Roll Expanded metal presented in roll format for blacksmith and industrial use, available in Metal-Red and Plano-Red patterns in widths of 3 and 4 feet.
- Cielo Falso Expanded metal for false ceilings, plaster reinforcement, and light walls, offering excellent coverage, structural firmness, and adherence for construction applications.
- Expanded Metal Sheet Expanded metal sold in sheet format for modular or serial installations, available in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various diamond sizes and thicknesses.
- Filtro Red Expanded metal mesh for filter manufacturing, made from galvanized sheet metal for flame retardant and corrosion resistant air filters used in automobiles, tractors, and HVAC systems.
- Round Hole Perforated Metal Perforated metal with circular holes, available in various gauges and materials including carbon steel, galvanized sheet, and aluminum, with hole diameters from 1.6 to 25.4 mm.
- Slotted (Oblongo) Perforated Metal Perforated metal with rectangular punched holes with rounded corners, offering good weight-to-strength ratio for industrial, agricultural, and architectural applications including wall cladding, sunshades, and street furniture.
- Decorative Perforated Metal Sheet Perforated metal with aesthetically appealing patterns including Trebol, Bejuco, La Cruz, Arabesco, Hexagonal, Maltese, Molino, Cadena, Plaza, Cuadrado, and Diamante designs for residential and commercial settings.
- Random Patterns Perforated Metal Custom perforated metal with unlimited design opportunities allowing development of custom shapes and forms for architectural and high-specification applications including ventilated facades and interior decoration.
- SKAMA Architectural perforation product using semi-perforations to create geometric patterns at 30-degree inclinations for ventilated facades, with support from architectural consultants.
- Lockstep Anti-skid perforated metal floor with dimpled stamping process for safer workplaces, suitable for raised floors, steps, stairs, aisles, and facades with certificate of raw materials and processing.
- Skymetal Ready-to-install perforated aluminum drop ceiling panels with SOUNDTEX acoustic insulation, offered in 2 colors with electrostatic painting and standard 15/16 inch suspension system.
- Parts Fabrication Metal parts fabrication service including stamping, bending, punching, engineering and prototype development, and custom metal components with subassemblies and weldments for OEM supply chains.
Quantifiable outcome
- LADESA is one of the largest expanded metal manufacturers in North America with 1000+ tons of productive capacity
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Companies that use LADESA
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments11 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LADESA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
LADESA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves17 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LADESA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- McNichols: McNichols is a North American supplier of perforated metal, expanded metal, grating, and wire mesh products with a broad catalog and service-center distribution model. Direct overlap with LADESA across core product categories and target customers (architects, OEMs, industrial buyers).
- Niles Expanded Metals: Niles Expanded Metals is a U.S. manufacturer of expanded metal products serving industrial, architectural, and OEM customers. Highly comparable on expanded-metal manufacturing capability and end-market mix, with overlapping focus on filters, grating, and architectural applications.
- Direct Metals Company: Direct Metals is a U.S. distributor and fabricator of perforated metal and expanded metal products. Competes with LADESA on perforated sheet metal and architectural applications in the North American market, particularly for sunshades, screens, and facades.
- Hendrick Manufacturing: Hendrick Manufacturing is a U.S. perforated metal manufacturer with deep expertise in industrial filtration, architectural, and OEM perforated products. Comparable on perforation technology, material range, and industrial customer base to LADESA's perforated metal line.
- Ametco Manufacturing: Ametco manufactures architectural metal products including perforated and expanded metal for security screens, fencing, facades, and gratings. Closely comparable to LADESA's architectural and security product lines (Protecto-Reja, Louver Mesh, decorative perforated).
- Spantek Expanded Metal Products: Spantek manufactures expanded metal products for architectural, industrial, and filtration applications in North America. Direct competitor on expanded metal mesh offerings, with similar focus on custom patterns and OEM supply.
- Grating Pacific (GPI): Grating Pacific is a North American manufacturer of bar grating, expanded metal grating, and safety grating products. Directly comparable to LADESA's Grating and Lockstep anti-slip flooring lines for industrial and architectural walkways.
- Metalex (a brand of Flex Steel Industries): Metalex is a U.S.-based manufacturer of perforated metal products serving architectural, industrial filtration, and OEM markets. Comparable to LADESA's perforated metal portfolio on material range, perforation patterns, and architectural applications.
Regional players
- Webforge: Webforge is an Asia-Pacific and Middle East-focused expanded metal and walkway grating manufacturer. Compares to LADESA on expanded metal and grating capabilities but serves primarily Australia/New Zealand/Asia markets rather than the Americas.
Broad incumbents
- Ryerson Holding: Ryerson is a large North American metals distributor and processor offering a broad catalog including perforated and expanded metal alongside carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless. Not a direct competitor in fabrication but overlaps with LADESA in supplying processed metal products to industrial and architectural customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LADESA social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
LADESA financial estimates
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LADESA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
LADESA funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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LADESA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about LADESA
What does LADESA do?
LADESA manufactures expanded metal mesh, perforated sheet metal, and grating products, and provides custom metal parts fabrication (stamping, bending, welding, CNC punching, laser cutting) for OEM and architectural customers. Products are sold as finished goods in rolls, sheets, and fabricated components from manufacturing plants and service centers in Mexico, the United States, and Latin America.
Is LADESA a public or private company?
LADESA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was LADESA founded?
LADESA was founded in 1954. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LADESA based?
LADESA is headquartered in Santa Catarina, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does LADESA make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Metal Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Parts Fabrication Services.
Who are LADESA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are McNichols, Niles Expanded Metals, Direct Metals Company, Hendrick Manufacturing, Ametco Manufacturing, Spantek Expanded Metal Products, Grating Pacific (GPI) and Metalex (a brand of Flex Steel Industries). Webforge is listed as a regional player. Ryerson Holding is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does LADESA have an API?
No public API is recorded for LADESA.
What industry is LADESA in?
LADESA's product category is Industrial Metal Products Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping), with a secondary code of IMAKANAH, Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media). Its NAICS code is 3327 and its SIC code is 3460.