Verbom
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersValcourt, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Verbom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Verbom
- Legal name
- Verbom Inc.
- Website
- https://verbom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Verbom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services
- NAICS
- Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Forging and Stamping (3321)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)
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Where Verbom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valcourt
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Verbom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Sheet Metal Parts Production: Manufacturing and delivery of sheet metal parts for automotive, mass transit, recreational vehicles, and appliances. Parts include structural components, heat and sound shields, exposed Class-A body panels, and sub-assemblies. Revenue is generated through direct contracts with major OEMs and tier-1 suppliers.
- Tool Design and Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of press tools including line dies, transfer tools, progressive tools, and prototyping tools. Engineering and design services include NX-based 3D design and Autoform simulation. Tooling revenue represents over 50% of total company revenue (~$20M annually).
- Engineering and Design Consulting: Product engineering, process industrialization, and design support services. Engineers can travel to client offices or work from Verbom facilities. Finite element analysis, tolerance studies, and manufacturing process simulation are provided.
- HSBF Process Licensing (emerging): Verbom developed the HSBF process for Tesla Motors and has filed patent applications in the US, Europe, and Asia, suggesting a potential licensing revenue stream.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B project-based pricing for engineering, tooling, and production services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Verbom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Verbom is a vertically integrated sheet metal processing company that designs, engineers, and manufactures complex geometric parts, press tools, and sub-assemblies using proprietary aluminum Superplastic Forming (SPF) and High-Speed Blow Forming (HSBF) technologies, complemented by tool & die design, stamping, robotic welding, 3D laser cutting, and assembly services. The company serves major OEMs in automotive, mass transit, recreational vehicles, and appliances, delivering finished parts and integrated sub-assemblies directly to client production lines.
Product overview
Verbom is a sheet metal processing company offering a unified portfolio of manufacturing services centered on its proprietary aluminium thermoforming technologies (SPF and HSBF), complemented by comprehensive Tool & Die solutions (Line Die, Transfer Tools, Progressive Tools, Prototyping) and manufacturing capabilities (Stamping, Welding, 3D Laser, Assembly). The core differentiator is the Aluminium SPF/HSBF technology platform, which enables production of complex geometric parts with exceptional elongation rates. These technologies are supported by in-house design engineering services and manufacturing operations across three facilities, allowing Verbom to deliver complete sub-assemblies from concept to production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aluminium Superplastic Forming (SPF) Services Proprietary aluminum thermoforming service using Superplastic Forming (SPF) and High-Speed Blow Forming (HSBF) processes to produce complex geometric parts with exceptional elongation (up to 380% SPF, 180% HSBF), yield strength up to 346 MPa at T6, and Class-A surface quality. Targets automotive, mass transit, and recreational vehicle OEMs requiring large, lightweight, structurally complex aluminum panels.
- Tool & Die Design and Manufacturing Comprehensive tooling solutions including design, simulation (Autoform), and manufacturing of line dies, transfer tools, progressive tools, and prototyping tools using NX platform with 16 designers in Canada and 6 in France. Serves automotive, recreational products, and lighting industries with Toyota lean manufacturing principles applied.
- Stamping Services High-capacity sheet metal stamping services using mechanical presses up to 1000T with 84in x 180in beds, supported by in-house tooling expertise for complex stamping projects at optimal cost.
- Manual and Robotic Welding Services CWB-approved manual and robotic welding services featuring Miller robotic cell and Panasonic TA-1400 robot welder, achieving 25 inches per minute welding speed for automotive and industrial assemblies.
- 3D Laser Cutting Services 6-axis 3D laser cutting with 48in x 96in x 18in volumetric cutting envelope, integrated into forming press operations for complex part manufacturing through alternating forming and cutting operations.
- Assembly and Integration Services One-stop assembly services covering 30,000 square feet, combining welding, structural adhesive bonding, and mechanical assembly to deliver integrated sub-assemblies directly to OEM production lines.
- Design Support and Engineering Services Product engineering, process industrialization, and design support services including finite element analysis, tolerance studies, and manufacturing process simulation using NX and Autoform. Engineers can work from Verbom facilities or travel to client offices.
Quantifiable outcome
- 35% improvement in delivery times for both tool and die and production services
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Verbom
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Verbom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Verbom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Tesla MotorscoreTesla Motors partnered with Verbom to develop the High-Speed Blow Forming (HSBF) process specifically for automotive body panels. This is a co-development partnership where Verbom created a patented manufacturing process for Tesla's vehicle programs, enabling high-volume production of complex aluminium body panels.
- Bombardier AerospacecoreBombardier Aerospace (official sponsor of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games) partnered with Verbom to engineer, manufacture, and integrate the Olympic Torch. Verbom redesigned the torch for mass production and manufactured 17,000 units.
- Bombardier TransportationcoreVerbom is a proud partner of Bombardier Transportation in executing the outer covering of new STM (Société de transport de Montréal) subway cars. Verbom supplies some of the world's largest superplastically formed aluminium parts (152 in. x 57 in. double window frame), 8 SPF parts per car, and 22 total parts per car, delivered just-in-time for integration.
- Université de SherbrookeminorAcademic research collaboration partner in Verbom's R&D program, contributing to material science and forming technology development.
- École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)minorAcademic research collaboration partner in Verbom's R&D program.
- National Research Council Canada (CNRC)minorFederal research and development collaboration partner supporting Verbom's R&D initiatives.
- Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE)minorGovernment ministry supporting Verbom's innovation and economic development initiatives.
- Développement économique Canada (DEC)minorFederal economic development agency supporting Verbom's business growth and export initiatives.
- Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l'aluminium (CQRDA)minorAluminium industry research consortium supporting Verbom's R&D in aluminium forming technologies.
- AlouetteminorRegional economic development organization supporting Verbom's innovation ecosystem in Quebec.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Verbom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Shape Corp. US Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in roll forming, lightweight aluminium and steel structures, and crash energy management — directly comparable in metal forming technology and OEM customer base.
- Mubea: German lightweight automotive components specialist with deep expertise in chassis, body, and powertrain components — closely comparable to Verbom's lightweighting value proposition for global OEMs.
- Multimatic: Canadian-based Tier-1 automotive supplier of complex sheet metal body-in-white structures, closures, and suspension components, with similar enterprise OEM customer mix and comparable scale to Verbom.
- Martinrea International: Canadian automotive metal forming, assemblies, and modules manufacturer serving global OEMs — directly comparable in scale, customer mix, and metal forming/assembly capabilities to Verbom.
- Superform Aluminium: UK-based specialist in aluminium superplastic forming with proprietary SPF processes serving automotive, aerospace, and rail — the closest technology peer to Verbom's SPF/HSBF platform.
Broad incumbents
- Magna International: Canadian-headquartered mobility supplier with extensive body and chassis structures, metal forming, and complete vehicle engineering — a broad incumbent whose Cosma division directly competes in sheet metal structures.
- Gestamp: Spanish global Tier-1 supplier of metal automotive components (body-in-white, chassis, mechanisms) with broad OEM relationships — a much larger incumbent offering overlapping sheet metal forming capabilities.
- Hirotec: Japanese automotive metal stamping, welding, and assembly supplier with significant North American operations serving the same global OEM customer set as Verbom.
- Benteler International: German automotive supplier with significant sheet metal forming, chassis, and body structure capabilities for European OEMs — overlapping customer base and technology stack with Verbom.
Others
- AP&T Group: Swedish manufacturer of presses, automation, and tooling solutions for sheet metal forming — an ecosystem participant that supplies similar production equipment used by Verbom's SPF/HSBF platform.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Verbom funding detail
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Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Verbom
What does Verbom do?
Verbom is a vertically integrated sheet metal processing company that designs, engineers, and manufactures complex geometric parts, press tools, and sub-assemblies using proprietary aluminum Superplastic Forming (SPF) and High-Speed Blow Forming (HSBF) technologies, complemented by tool & die design, stamping, robotic welding, 3D laser cutting, and assembly services. The company serves major OEMs in automotive, mass transit, recreational vehicles, and appliances, delivering finished parts and integrated sub-assemblies directly to client production lines.
Is Verbom a public or private company?
Verbom is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Verbom founded?
Verbom was founded in 1978. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Verbom based?
Verbom is headquartered in Valcourt, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Verbom make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Sheet Metal Parts Production is the primary driver. The others are tool Design and Manufacturing, engineering and Design Consulting and HSBF Process Licensing (emerging).
Who are Verbom's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Shape Corp., Mubea, Multimatic, Martinrea International and Superform Aluminium. Broad incumbents are Magna International, Gestamp, Hirotec and Benteler International. AP&T Group is listed as an others.
Does Verbom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Verbom.
What industry is Verbom in?
Verbom's product category is Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping), with a secondary code of IMANAHAI, Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 333514.