Lapeyre Stair

What Lapeyre Stair does

Lapeyre Stair is a U.S.-based manufacturer of pre-engineered industrial metal stairs and access systems, founded in 1981 and operating as a division of Laitram, LLC, a privately held diversified industrial conglomerate headquartered in New Orleans. The company's signature product is the patented Alternating Tread Stair, which allows safe 70-degree climb angles in roughly half the footprint of conventional stairs and has been deployed more than 10,000 times across industrial facilities. Its product portfolio also includes Industrial Stairs, Industrial Work Platforms, Crossover Stairs, Roof Hatch Stairs, Loading Dock Stairs, and Generator Platforms, supported by an accessory line (Safety Gates, Handrail Extensions, Micro Platforms, Backpans, Sway Bracing, Extended Mounting Plates). All products are fabricated in-house using state-of-the-art CNC equipment to 1/8 inch tolerances, with 1,000 lb load capacity and pre-engineered OSHA and IBC code compliance.

The business operates a hybrid B2B industrial model combining direct sales with custom engineering. Standard products are sold through an e-commerce storefront with published unit pricing, while custom configurations go through a quote-based "Made to Fit" process supported by dedicated account managers for Integrator, Architect, and OEM segments. Pricing spans from $235 for accessory micro platforms to $9,450 for fully configured galvanized generator platforms, with lead times as fast as 10 days standard and 3 days expedited. Engineering services for OEM integrations, conveyor integrators, and architect assistance represent a secondary professional services revenue stream alongside the core one-time product sales.

Lapeyre Stair serves industrial facilities and manufacturing plants, commercial construction, conveyor and OEM integrators, and government and institutional buyers, including a roster of named enterprise customers spanning SpaceX, Google, Meta, Amazon, Dow Chemical, General Mills, Georgia Pacific, and Bollinger Shipyards, plus sister divisions Intralox and Laitram Machinery. The company holds approved U.S. Government Supplier status, enabling federal procurement. As of September 2023, the company employed 76 full-time engineers, designers, and specialists; the team's combined stair-making experience reached 798 years by 2025. Marketing is technical-content-driven through the company website, trade shows, social channels, and an extensive SEO resource library covering code compliance, white papers, case studies, CAD models, and installation documentation.

Name

Lapeyre Stair

Legal name

Lapeyre Stair Inc.

Website

https://lapeyrestair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lapeyre Stair, founded in 1981 and a division of Laitram, LLC, manufactures pre-engineered industrial metal stairs and access systems with patented alternating tread technology. It serves industrial facilities, commercial construction, OEMs, and government buyers with CNC-fabricated, OSHA/IBC-compliant products shipped in as few as 10 days.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Access Equipment

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Industrial metal stairs
• Alternating tread stairs
• Industrial work platforms
• Access safety equipment
• Pre-engineered stair systems

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Metal Stairs and Platforms Sales: Direct sales of pre-engineered and custom prefabricated metal stairs, work platforms, crossover stairs, and accessories. One-time product sales with optional engineering services for custom configurations.
2. Engineering Services: Custom design and engineering services for specialized industrial access solutions including OEM integrations, conveyor integrators, and architect assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lapeyre Stair designs, engineers, and manufactures pre-engineered industrial metal stairs and access systems for commercial and industrial facilities. The company produces alternating tread stairs, industrial stair systems, crossover stairs, work platforms, generator platforms, and related safety accessories, with custom configurations available to meet OSHA and IBC compliance requirements. The firm serves industrial customers across manufacturing, aerospace, chemical, food processing, and government sectors.

Product overview

Lapeyre Stair is a manufacturer of pre-engineered industrial metal stairs and access systems. The core product portfolio centers on the patented Alternating Tread Stairs (the original product), complemented by Industrial Stairs, Industrial Work Platforms, Crossover Stairs, and specialized application stairs (Roof Hatch, Loading Dock, Generator Platforms). The company operates a build-to-order model with standard lead times as fast as 10 days. Materials include carbon steel (powder-coated or galvanized), stainless steel, and aluminum. All stairs support 1,000 lb capacities and meet OSHA and IBC compliance standards. The accessory line extends the core products with Safety Gates, Handrail Extensions, Micro Platforms, Back Pans, Sway Bracing, and Extended Mounting Plates. Engineering services, OEM integrations, architect assistance, and conveyor integrator support are offered alongside the product catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alternating Tread Stairs (ATS) Patented space-saving alternating tread stair design for industrial applications with limited space; pre-engineered, OSHA and IBC compliant, with 1,000 lb load capacity. Used by industrial, aerospace, chemical, and government facilities.
• Industrial Stairs Pre-engineered standard industrial metal stair systems for commercial and industrial facilities; OSHA and IBC compliant, listed at $965-$1,255.
• Industrial Work Platforms Pre-engineered elevated industrial work platforms providing safe access for maintenance and operational tasks in industrial facilities. OSHA and IBC compliant.
• Crossover Stairs Pre-engineered crossover stair systems used to span pipes, conveyors, and other obstacles in industrial environments. OSHA and IBC compliant.
• Roof Hatch Stairs Fixed stair systems engineered for safe access to roof hatches on commercial and industrial buildings. OSHA and IBC compliant.
• Loading Dock Stairs Pre-engineered stairs designed for safe access to and from loading docks in warehouses and distribution facilities. OSHA and IBC compliant.
• Generator Platforms Pre-engineered elevated service platforms for industrial generators, listed at $1,899-$9,450 depending on configuration. OSHA and IBC compliant.
• Safety Gates Industrial safety gates designed for use with Lapeyre stair systems and elevated platforms; listed at $408-$1,813 depending on configuration.
• Stair Accessories (Handrail Extensions, Micro Platforms, Back Pans, Sway Bracing, Extended Mounting Plates) Companion accessory components for Lapeyre stair systems including handrail extensions, micro platforms, back pans, sway bracing, and extended mounting plates, sold as standalone add-ons to customize stair installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ Alternating Tread Stairs in use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LaitramcoreOthersParent company and corporate umbrella. Lapeyre Stair is a division of Laitram, LLC, a manufacturing company headquartered in New Orleans. Shares technology and operational infrastructure with sister divisions including Intralox (conveyor equipment) and Laitram Machinery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone Building Brands: Large manufacturer of prefabricated metal buildings, components, and accessories for commercial and industrial construction. Adjacent in fabricated metal building components with broader portfolio and scale.
• McNichols Company: National supplier of metal products including grating, stair treads, railings, and perforated metal. Comparable in industrial access product categories but operates primarily as a distributor/fabricator rather than a stair-systems manufacturer.
• Nucor Corporation: Largest US steel producer with downstream fabricated metal products including joists, decking, and metal building components. Comparable in raw metal fabrication and supply chain integration but operates at vastly larger scale.
• Worthington Enterprises: Diversified metal processing and manufactured products company with industrial fabrication capabilities. Adjacent in custom metal manufacturing and industrial customer base, though broader portfolio than stairs alone.

Direct peers

• Pacific Stair Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of steel and aluminum stair systems for commercial and industrial construction. Comparable product mix (pre-engineered metal stairs, railings, custom fabrication) and similar B2B industrial customer profile.
• American Stair Corporation: US manufacturer of pre-engineered and custom steel stairs serving commercial and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Lapeyre in product category (metal stairs, railings, landings) and target customer base.
• Steel Stair Systems Inc. Fabricator of structural steel stair systems and access platforms for industrial and commercial buildings. Direct competitor in the prefabricated metal stair and platform category with overlapping OSHA/IBC compliance focus.

Others

• Grainger: Major industrial MRO distributor with access to stair treads, platforms, ladders, and safety equipment. Serves the same industrial buyer base but competes indirectly as a distribution channel rather than a manufactured brand.
• Sterilite (customer reference, not a peer): Listed as a customer rather than a peer; included here to flag that the customer roster should not be confused with competitive overlap. Industrial buyer of access equipment, not a fabricated metal product manufacturer.

Emerging players

• Modular Safety Stair Systems: Emerging manufacturer of modular aluminum and steel stair systems for commercial and industrial use. Comparable in pre-engineered modular philosophy and industrial access focus, but smaller scale and narrower product line than Lapeyre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lapeyrestair
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCf6ZdMVipJKPpiqu0pkDwrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/LapeyreStair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lapeyre-stair
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapeyrestair

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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