Sheet Metal Supply

What Sheet Metal Supply does

Sheet Metal Supply, Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned architectural metal fabricator and distributor founded in 1991 in Grayslake, Illinois, operating from an 82,000 sq ft manufacturing facility led by President Ben Kweton. The company produces and supplies architectural and construction-grade metal products for the building envelope, including ANSI/SPRI ES-1 rated perimeter edge systems (Edgelock, Keylock, MegaLock), low-slope and steep-slope roofing components, standing seam and corrugated panels, soffit panels, drainage products (gutters, downspouts, scuppers), board and batten wall panels, and accessories such as coping caps, drip edges, gravel stops, and chimney caps. It is the stocking distributor for RHEINZINK titanium zinc products and S-5! snow retention systems, and offers materials including steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, stainless steel, Corten/weathered steel, galvalume, PVDF-coated coil, and Freedom Gray / Lead Coated Copper / Roofinox specialty finishes.

The company operates modern CNC machinery, robotic forming equipment, laser cutting, tension leveling, roll forming, and Kynar500 fluoropolymer coating application, recently augmented by a Kohler 60P.1600 Peak Performer part leveling machine. It transitioned to 100% solar-powered operations in March 2025 via a 159.81 kW-DC roof-mounted array. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-driven sales of fabricated metal products and custom fabrication services to contractors, architects, commercial builders, and residential property owners across the Chicago metro area (with local delivery in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana) and throughout North America. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are placed via phone, email, website forms, or in person. The business is self-funded with no disclosed external funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company.

Name

Sheet Metal Supply

Legal name

Sheet Metal Supply, Ltd.

Website

https://sheetmetalsupplyltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheet Metal Supply is a family-owned architectural metal fabricator and distributor in Grayslake, Illinois, producing ES-1 rated perimeter edge systems, roofing, wall, and zinc products for contractors, architects, and commercial builders across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB), Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Architectural metal fabrication
• Metal roofing products
• Perimeter edge systems
• Custom sheet metal manufacturing
• Zinc building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Grayslake

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sheet Metal Product Sales: Sale of architectural and construction-grade metal products including roofing systems, wall facades, perimeter edge flashing, drainage products, and specialty metal components. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with varying order sizes from small custom pieces to large commercial project supplies.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom metal fabrication services including cutting, forming, welding, assembly, and finishing. Services support specific project requirements with pricing based on complexity and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sheet Metal Supply manufactures and distributes architectural metal products including roofing systems, wall facades, perimeter edge flashing (ES-1 rated), drainage products, and custom-fabricated components in zinc, copper, aluminum, and steel. The company serves commercial and residential construction projects through custom fabrication, sheet metal services, laser cutting, and tension leveling using in-house equipment such as the Kohler Part Leveler.

Product overview

Sheet Metal Supply is an architectural and commercial metal products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal roofing, wall facade, and building envelope solutions. Their core offerings include ES-1 rated perimeter edge systems (Edgelock, Keylock, MegaLock), low slope and steep slope roofing products, standing seam panels, soffit panels, and S-5! snow retention systems. They supply RHEINZINK titanium zinc products including wall panels, gutters, and roofing systems. The company fabricates aluminum composite materials (ACM), board & batten panels, flat lock tiles, and corrugated metal panels. Their service capabilities include laser cutting, tension leveling, welding, and custom fabrication. They offer drainage products including gutters, downspouts, and scuppers, plus accessories like coping caps, drip edges, and chimney caps. Materials include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, Corten/weathered steel, and specialty finishes like PVDF Black.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ES-1 Rated Perimeter Edge Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Stocks over 35 Prefinished Kynar colors for fastest lead times in industry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, established and minor.

• Verde SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Verde Solutions designed and installed a roof-mounted solar array for Sheet Metal Supply with a power rating of 159.81 kW-DC. The system enables 100% solar-powered operations. Verde Solutions is a full-service energy company serving all of the United States.
• RHEINZINK (RheinZinc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheet Metal Supply is a proud partner and stocking distributor of RHEINZINK Architectural Zinc, the world's leading producer of titanium zinc. The partnership enables Sheet Metal Supply to offer premium zinc products including wall facade panels, roof and gutter systems, perforated panels, and coils/sheets. RHEINZINK products contain recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
• S-5!coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSheet Metal Supply is an official stocking distributor of S-5! products, a 100% American-made manufacturer of snow retention systems and rooftop attachments. Products include ColorGard, GripperFix, DualGard, VersaGard, X-Gard, SnoRail, SnoFence, and various attachment clamps for standing seam and exposed-fastened metal roofs.
• Engineered Metals Co. (EMCO)establishedImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEMCO of Gonzalez, Texas has collaborated with Sheet Metal Supply on multiple high-profile zinc projects. EMCO has invested in training to establish themselves as a leader in zinc installation and has completed projects including the Melissa, Texas municipal facility.
• Natural Metal AssociatesestablishedImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNatural Metal Associates of Mont Vernon, NH specializes in working with natural metals including zinc, copper, aluminum, and weathered steel. The company has completed multiple projects with Sheet Metal Supply including the Maine residence weathered steel project and Cambridge home copper installation.
• Revere CopperestablishedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRevere Copper of Rome, NY supplies copper products used in Sheet Metal Supply projects, including the Cambridge home copper installation.
• ComEd and Illinois Power AgencyminorOthersComEd and the Illinois Power Agency provided education and incentives instrumental in making solar energy adoption viable for Sheet Metal Supply's facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CENTRIA: Nucor/Cornerstone brand producing architectural metal wall and roof systems for commercial buildings. Broader incumbent with national scale that overlaps with SMS in metal wall panels and roofing systems.
• Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation: Largest US manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and building systems. National incumbent offering products that overlap with SMS's roofing, wall panels, and accessory lines.
• Morin Corporation (Kingspan): Kingspan-owned manufacturer of architectural metal wall and roof panels. Broader incumbent with national footprint competing in facade panels, soffits, and roofing systems.
• MBCI (Cornerstone Building Brands): One of the largest US manufacturers of metal roof and wall systems for commercial construction. Larger-scale incumbent that competes with SMS across roofing and wall panel categories.

Direct peers

• ATAS International: Manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and ceiling systems for commercial and residential construction. Directly competes in architectural sheet metal panels, edge systems, and accessories.
• Revere Copper Products: Existing supplier partner of SMS and a leading US copper manufacturer. Comparable as a copper product manufacturer for architectural applications including roofing and wall systems.
• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and fascia panels for commercial and residential construction. Highly comparable as a specialty metal fabricator offering standing seam panels, soffits, and similar product lines to Sheet Metal Supply.
• Drexel Metals: Manufacturer and distributor of metal roofing systems, edge metal, and accessories serving contractors nationwide. Direct peer in perimeter edge systems and standing seam roofing product categories.
• W.F. Norman Corporation: Long-established US manufacturer of architectural sheet metal products including roofing panels, cornices, and decorative metalwork. Comparable specialty metal fabricator with similar product breadth and customer base.

Emerging players

• RHEINZINK: World-leading titanium zinc producer and SMS's primary zinc supplier. Comparable as the upstream partner also offering zinc roofing, facade, and gutter systems through other distributors in North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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