C. E. Shepherd

What C. E. Shepherd does

C. E. Shepherd owns and operates manufacturing facilities that provide wire welding and PVC coated operations. They also develop new product series for water and wastewater applications. They also manufacture custom-made hinges for plastic film, laminates, woven fabrics, paper and foil.

Name

C. E. Shepherd

Legal name

C. E. Shepherd Co. L.P.

Website

https://ceshepherd.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

C.E. Shepherd manufactures wire welding, PVC coating and other plastic products for industrial, residential and agricultural markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wire Mesh & Security Fencing Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial wire mesh
• Security fencing systems
• PVC coated wire
• Erosion control products
• Custom embossing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wire Mesh Products Sales: Sale of industrial welded wire mesh products including aquaculture mesh, aviary/poultry cage mesh, greenhouse mesh, industrial mesh, and marine trap mesh. Products available in PVC coated and stainless steel variants.
2. Security Fencing Systems: Sale of MaxStop high security perimeter fencing and TranSafe mass transit fencing systems to protect critical infrastructure including correctional facilities, military installations, oil & gas facilities, and transportation hubs.
3. Modular Gabion Systems: Sale of engineered welded wire mesh gabion baskets and systems for erosion control, flood control, retaining walls, and landscape architecture applications. Includes professional installation services.
4. VARi-TECH Water/Wastewater Products: Custom water and wastewater application products including VARi-PAC, VARi-TUBE, VARi-PIER, and VARi-DEK systems made from polypropylene or PVC blocks with customized support structures.
5. Plastic Hinges: Sale of pinless butt hinges and continuous hinges manufactured from flexible alloyed polymers as alternatives to metal hinges. Available in standard sizes and custom configurations.
6. Custom Embossing Services: Specialty embossing of plastic film, laminates, woven fabrics, paper, and foil for industrial and consumer applications including geo-textiles, FRP films, food grade vacuum pouches, medical grade vacuum pouches, bookbinding, solar films, and decorative foils.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C.E. Shepherd manufactures welded wire mesh products with proprietary fuse-bonded PVC coating, high-security perimeter fencing systems (MaxStop and TranSafe), Modular Gabion Systems for erosion and earth retention, VARi-TECH water/wastewater components, pinless plastic hinges, and specialty embossing services. Products serve critical infrastructure, industrial, agricultural, residential, and commercial markets with corrosion-resistant, durable manufactured goods produced at two Houston facilities.

Product overview

C.E. Shepherd Company operates as a Houston-based manufacturer of industrial welded wire mesh products and related solutions since 1957. The company's product portfolio is organized into distinct divisions: (1) Security Fencing Products including MaxStop (high-security perimeter fencing for critical infrastructure) and TranSafe (mass transit and pedestrian security fencing); (2) Modular Gabion Systems (welded wire mesh erosion control and earth retention systems); (3) VARi-TECH (water and wastewater applications with VARi-PAC, VARi-TUBE, VARi-PIER, VARi-DEK products); (4) Wire Mesh Products (PVC-coated, galvanized, and stainless steel welded and woven mesh for aquaculture, aviary/poultry, greenhouse/nursery, industrial, and marine trap applications); (5) Plastic Hinges (pinless butt hinges and continuous hinges in plastic/polymer materials); and (6) Embossing Services (custom specialty embossing for films, foils, papers, laminates, and fabrics). The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Houston, TX—one dedicated to wire welding and PVC coating, the other to plastics—and has produced over 50 miles of wire mesh for the SBI 225 Border Fence under contract with Boeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MaxStop: Perimeter security system protecting critical infrastructure in public and industrial sectors. Features high security welded wire mesh panels with anti-cut and anti-climb properties for facilities including Oil & Gas, Data Centers, Correctional Facilities, Military Facilities, Energy Facilities, and Transportation Facilities.
• TranSafe
• MODULAR GABION SYSTEMS™
• VARi-TECH
• Shepherd Wire Mesh

Products and services

• MaxStop Perimeter Security Fencing High-security perimeter fencing system featuring proprietary welded wire mesh panels with anti-cut and anti-climb properties, designed to protect critical infrastructure in oil & gas, data centers, correctional facilities, military, energy, transportation, and airport applications.
• TranSafe Mass Transit Fencing Anti-climbing and anti-cutting perimeter security fencing system specifically designed for mass transit, pedestrian, and traffic control applications, recommended for residential, data centers, schools, energy facilities, and public works.
• MODULAR GABION SYSTEMS Engineered welded wire mesh basket systems filled with stones or permeable materials for earth retention, soil stabilization, erosion control, flood control, and landscape/architectural applications. Includes professional installation by company-trained technicians.
• VARi-TECH Water and Wastewater Products Product series for water and wastewater applications including VARi-PAC, VARi-TUBE, VARi-PIER, and VARi-DEK, manufactured in Polypropylene or PVC blocks with customizable sheet thicknesses and support structures for customized system solutions.
• Pinless Butt Hinges One-piece, molded plastic pinless hinges designed for silent and maintenance-free service with UV resistance, available in sizes from 1" x 1.5" to 4" x 4" in brown, white, black, and gray colors.
• Continuous Plastic Hinges Flexible alloyed polymer continuous hinges as an alternative to metal piano hinges, available in open widths from 1 1/8" to 3", sold in 50' and 100' rolls in brown, white, black, and gray colors.
• Custom Embossing Services Specialty embossing services for plastic film, laminates, woven fabrics, paper, and foil with patterns including cracked ice, taffeta, diamond, linen, and hexpin. Processes materials up to 140" in width and 36" roll diameters at temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Aquaculture Mesh Fuse-bonded powder coated PVC mesh that resists corrosion, breakage, and predators, used in lobster traps, crab pots, crawfish traps, and marine aquaculture applications.
• Aviary Cage and Poultry Mesh PVC-coated wire mesh for aviaries, cages, kennels, poultry, and zoo applications providing safe, sanitary protection while maintaining visibility.
• Greenhouse and Nursery Mesh Wire mesh products for greenhouse bench tops, stem supports, and wind guards that prevent pests and disease while providing breathability and moisture resistance.
• Industrial Mesh Heavy gauge welded wire mesh for industrial applications including safety cages, screens, guards, and utility applications protecting employees and equipment.
• Marine Trap Mesh High-quality, corrosion-resistant mesh for commercial lobster traps, crab pots, crawfish traps, and other marine trap applications.
• PVC Coated Welded Wire Mesh Welded wire mesh with proprietary fuse-bonded PVC coating over steel core wire, providing rust and corrosion resistance, structural strength, and long-lasting durability for various applications.
• Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Woven stainless steel wire mesh for security fences, nurseries, greenhouses, marine traps, kennels, cages, and aquaculture pens, offering maximum corrosion resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products last decades without rust even in constant water exposure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Boeing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.E. Shepherd manufactured over 50 miles of specially designed welded wire mesh for the SBI 225 Border Fence under contract with The Boeing Company, demonstrating the company's capacity for large-scale industrial projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WireCrafters: WireCrafters is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of welded wire mesh security partitions, storage cages, and perimeter fencing products. Most direct comparable to Shepherd's MaxStop and TranSafe product lines, serving similar industrial, data center, and correctional customers with anti-cut/anti-climb wire mesh systems.
• Maccaferri: Maccaferri is the global leader in gabion and earth retention systems, offering welded and woven gabion baskets for erosion control and civil engineering. Directly comparable to Shepherd's MODULAR GABION SYSTEMS division, with broader international reach and project scale.
• Davis Wire Corporation: Davis Wire is a Pacific Northwest-based manufacturer of welded wire mesh and wire products serving industrial, agricultural, and construction markets. Direct comparable to Shepherd's PVC-coated and galvanized welded wire mesh offerings with similar custom manufacturing capabilities.
• Southwestern Wire: Southwestern Wire is a Texas-based manufacturer specializing in galvanized and PVC-coated welded wire mesh for marine, agricultural, and industrial applications. Direct comparable with overlapping product line, geographic presence in the Gulf Coast region, and similar target end markets.
• Oklahoma Steel & Wire: Oklahoma Steel & Wire is a regional manufacturer of welded wire mesh, fence products, and industrial wire goods. Comparable to Shepherd's industrial mesh product line with similar galvanized and PVC-coated offerings, primarily serving agricultural and construction customers.
• National Wire Industries: National Wire Industries manufactures PVC-coated welded wire mesh and galvanized wire products for marine, agricultural, and industrial applications. Direct comparable to Shepherd's aquaculture mesh, marine trap mesh, and greenhouse mesh products with similar corrosion-resistant coating technologies.

Broad incumbents

• Insteel Industries: Insteel is the largest US manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including welded wire mesh. While broader in scope and serving pre-stressed concrete applications, it shares Shepherd's core welded wire mesh manufacturing capability and galvanized/PVC-coated finishes.
• Ameristar Fence Products (ASSA ABLOY): Ameristar is a major US manufacturer of ornamental and high-security perimeter fencing systems, now owned by ASSA ABLOY. It competes directly with Shepherd's MaxStop for correctional, military, and critical infrastructure perimeter security projects at much larger scale.
• Betafence: Betafence is a global European-based manufacturer of perimeter fencing, security fencing, and welded mesh panels. Comparable to Shepherd's MaxStop and TranSafe product lines but at much larger international scale with broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• Tensar International (CMC): Tensar manufactures geosynthetics and soil stabilization products including gabion-style systems and MSE wall reinforcements. Comparable to Shepherd's erosion control gabion offering but with a polymer-based product portfolio addressing similar civil engineering use cases.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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