LMC Industrial Contractors

What LMC Industrial Contractors does

LMC Industrial Contractors Inc. is a privately held industrial construction firm founded in 1982 by Lawrence Mehlenbacher and headquartered in Dansville, New York. The company delivers turnkey industrial construction solutions through vertically integrated capabilities spanning fabrication, mechanical installation, structural steel, civil construction, and HVAC services. LMC operates a 700,000 square foot covered fabrication facility on 88 acres equipped with advanced CNC equipment, automated welding systems, overhead cranes with over 750 tons of total lifting capacity, and three blast booths. The company's 350+ skilled workforce holds certifications across AISC, ASME, API, AWS, NACE, and DOT standards, enabling work in safety-critical environments.

LMC generates revenue through project-based contracts, primarily on lump-sum and cost-plus bases, acquired through competitive bidding and direct negotiation with enterprise and government customers. Core markets include natural gas transmission infrastructure (compressor stations, meter and regulator stations, pipeline integrity work), power generation and data centers, structural steel fabrication and bridges, and renewable energy. Named customers include major natural gas pipeline operators across the Northeast, multiple state DOTs (New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island), and industrial clients such as American Rock Salt. The American Motive Power (AMP) subsidiary, co-located within the fabrication facility, extends the vertically integrated model into AAR M-1003 certified locomotive repair, overhaul, modification, and fabrication services for EMD and GE locomotives.

The business model is built on capital-intensive physical infrastructure, certified skilled labor, and multi-decade customer relationships in the Northeast United States. Revenue streams span one-time fabrication deliveries and multi-year professional services contracts. Distribution occurs through direct enterprise sales, competitive bidding on public infrastructure projects, and a subcontractor network. Marketing presence includes LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and an SEO-optimized website with educational blog content targeting industrial construction keywords. No public funding, M&A activity, or external ownership changes are disclosed; the company has grown organically over 42 years from a process piping mechanical contractor into a diversified industrial construction provider.

Name

LMC Industrial Contractors

Legal name

LMC Industrial Contractors Inc.

Website

https://lmcic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LMC Industrial Contractors is a privately held industrial construction firm founded in 1982 that delivers turnkey fabrication, mechanical, structural steel, civil, and HVAC services to oil and gas operators, power generation and data center customers, DOTs, and industrial clients across the Northeast United States from its 700,000 sq ft Dansville, NY fabrication facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Process Plant General Contracting (IMAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oil & Gas Processing & LNG Facility Construction (IMAFADAB), Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial construction services
• Structural steel fabrication
• Oil and gas construction
• Process piping installation
• Bridge fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Industrial Construction Services: Full-scale industrial construction project delivery including compressor stations, process piping, structural steel, mechanical installation, and civil infrastructure. Projects are delivered on a lump-sum or cost-plus basis for fixed scope work.
2. Fabrication Services: Custom steel fabrication for structural, bridges, skid-mounted equipment, pipe spools, and industrial components. Fabrication services are provided both as standalone deliverables and integrated with field installation.
3. Civil Construction Services: Site preparation, earthwork, concrete infrastructure, and foundation construction services for industrial projects.
4. HVAC and Plumbing Services: Mechanical contracting services including HVAC installation, servicing, plumbing installation, and preventive maintenance contracts for industrial facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LMC Industrial Contractors provides vertically integrated industrial construction, fabrication, and field services for the oil & gas, power generation, data center, infrastructure, and rail industries. The company operates a 700,000 sq ft fabrication facility on 88 acres in Dansville, NY, supporting structural steel, process piping, mechanical, civil, HVAC, and bridge fabrication work delivered on a turnkey basis. Its American Motive Power (AMP) affiliate delivers AAR M-1003 certified locomotive repair and modification services from within the same facility.

Product overview

LMC Industrial Contractors is an industrial construction company founded in 1982 offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction and fabrication services. The company operates its flagship Fabrication Facility in Dansville, NY (700,000 sq ft on 88 acres) which serves as the foundation for its mechanical, structural steel, and civil services. The core offerings include Mechanical Services for compressor stations and industrial equipment, Structural Steel Services for custom fabrication and installation, Civil Services for earthwork and concrete infrastructure, and General Construction Services including HVAC and plumbing. The company serves specialized markets through Oil and Gas Services (compressor stations, pipeline work), Power Generation and Data Centers, and Renewable Energy Services. American Motive Power (AMP), housed within the fabrication facility, provides specialized locomotive repair. LMC HVAC Services operates as a separate division in Avon, NY. The company combines in-house fabrication with field capabilities to deliver turnkey project solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American Motive Power (AMP): A vertically integrated portfolio of locomotive repairs, overhauls, modifications, and fabrication services. AMP can perform complete wreck repairs, major component swap-outs, running maintenance/inspections, and testing of EMD and GE locomotives. AMP is AAR M-1003 certified, with PTC-certified electricians and AWS D15.1 certified welders.

Products and services

• Oil and Gas Construction Services Construction of natural gas compressor stations, meter and regulator stations, pump stations, mainline valve modifications, pipeline integrity modifications, and modular processing skids for natural gas transmission and processing operators.
• Mechanical Services Mechanical installation services including equipment setting, process piping, system integration, compressor stations, metering stations, power generation, data centers, modular skids, launcher/receiver installation, and testing and commissioning.
• Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Custom structural steel fabrication and erection including pipeline skids, access platforms, railings, tanks, pipe supports, and data center skids.
• Civil and Site Infrastructure Services Civil construction services including earthwork, site development, erosion control, stormwater management, concrete infrastructure, formwork, and rebar installation for industrial projects.
• General Construction and HVAC Services HVAC installation and servicing, mechanical retrofits, plumbing installation, and planned maintenance agreements for industrial and commercial facilities, including 24/7 emergency service.
• Power Generation and Data Center Construction Construction and fabrication services for behind-the-meter power generation facilities and mission-critical data center mechanical infrastructure, including precision equipment setting and fast-track project delivery.
• Bridge and Infrastructure Fabrication AISC-certified bridge fabrication services including pedestrian bridges, structural steel gantries, and DOT-certified bridge components with fracture-critical capabilities for state DOT and infrastructure projects.
• American Motive Power (AMP) Locomotive Services Vertically integrated locomotive repair, overhaul, modification, and fabrication services for EMD and GE locomotives, including wreck repairs, major component swap-outs, running maintenance, inspections, and testing. AAR M-1003 certified with PTC-certified electricians and AWS D15.1 certified welders.
• Renewable Energy Construction Services Fabrication, installation, and maintenance services for renewable energy infrastructure projects including wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy.
• Steel Fabrication Services Custom steel fabrication for structural steel, bridges, skid-mounted equipment, pipe spools, and industrial components delivered both as standalone deliverables and integrated with field installation.
• Painting and Coating Services Industrial painting and coating services supported by three blast booths and a Roto-Blast high-volume unit, with NACE-certified painters and blasters handling protective coating applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130 million cubic feet per day of natural gas delivery capacity to New England Region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Motive Power (AMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Motive Power is housed within LMC's fabrication facility and offers vertically integrated locomotive repair, overhaul, modifications, and fabrication services. AMP can perform complete wreck repairs, major component swap-outs, running maintenance/inspections, and testing of EMD and GE locomotives. This partnership enables LMC to offer unique locomotive services while sharing facilities and resources.
• ISNetworldminorOthersISNetworld is a contractor management platform that verifies safety compliance. LMC participates in the RAVS Plus program with ISNetworld Company ID: 400-199600, demonstrating their commitment to safety verification and regulatory compliance.
• Saratoga AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaratoga Associates served as the design firm for the Keuka Pedestrian Bridge project as part of the Keuka Lake Access Improvements initiative. LMC fabricated and delivered the pedestrian bridge segment based on Saratoga Associates' design specifications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MYR Group: Public specialty electrical construction services provider serving transmission, distribution, and commercial/industrial customers. Comparable to LMC's electrical contracting scope within industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Sterling Infrastructure: Public infrastructure construction services firm with e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions segments. Comparable to LMC's structural steel, bridge fabrication, and infrastructure project portfolio.
• Comfort Systems USA: Public national mechanical and HVAC contractor serving industrial and commercial customers. Comparable to LMC's LMC HVAC Services division and broader mechanical installation business.
• APi Group: Public safety, specialty, and industrial services holding company providing fabrication, mechanical, and specialty contracting services to industrial and energy customers. Closely comparable business model to LMC across industrial services and energy infrastructure.
• IES Holdings: Public provider of electrical and mechanical contracting services to industrial, commercial, and data center customers. Directly comparable to LMC's mechanical services, process piping, and industrial electrical scope.

Broad incumbents

• Primoris Services: Public infrastructure construction firm serving utilities, energy, and civil markets with pipeline, mechanical, and civil capabilities. Comparable to LMC's oil & gas and mechanical services scope.
• EMCOR Group: Large public mechanical and electrical construction services firm serving commercial, industrial, utility, and energy markets. Overlapping HVAC, mechanical, and electrical contracting scope makes it a broad incumbent comparable to LMC's mechanical/HVAC services.
• MasTec: Large public infrastructure construction firm with substantial oil & gas pipeline, compressor station, and energy infrastructure exposure. Comparable to LMC's core oil & gas compressor station project work.
• Quanta Services: Largest public pure-play utility and energy infrastructure contractor serving electric, gas, and renewables markets. Overlaps with LMC on natural gas infrastructure and power generation construction.
• Granite Construction: Public heavy civil and infrastructure construction firm with materials and transportation segments. Comparable to LMC's civil services, infrastructure, and bridge fabrication work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LMCIC1982
• Facebookfacebook.com/LMCINDUSTRIAL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lmc-industrial

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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