Architectural Metal Works

What Architectural Metal Works does

AMW Inc, doing business as AMW Building Exteriors, is a privately held specialty contractor headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, that has operated continuously in the Pacific Northwest for over 35 years (founded circa 1989). The company delivers complete building envelope solutions across three integrated service lines: commercial roofing (single-ply membranes — TPO, PVC, EPDM — plus metal roofing systems), exterior siding (aluminum composite panels, metal cladding, wood-composite systems, sub framing, window waterproofing), and custom sheet metal / steel fabrication (architectural panels, flashings, structural steel components using aluminum, copper, weathered steel, and stainless steel). Underlying technical capability is centered on an in-house full-service metal fabrication shop supporting custom, project-specified components rather than standardized product lines.

The company serves commercial, industrial, and select residential projects across Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest, with a documented portfolio spanning aviation/transportation (Terminal 5, Portland), higher education (George Fox University), healthcare (Oregon Clinic), manufacturing (SawStop, ICC Northwest), automotive (Forest Grove Car Dealership), and multifamily real estate (Dolores Apartment). Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales: estimators and project managers engage architects, developers, building owners, property managers, and general contractors to develop project-specific bid packages and recommendations.

Revenue mechanics are primarily project-based and quote-driven, with no public pricing; the dominant revenue streams are one-time commercial roofing installations, sheet metal and fabrication services, and exterior siding installations, supplemented by a smaller recurring service-and-maintenance book (scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, leak repairs, 24/7 emergency response). Manufacturer-backed warranties of 20–30 years on installed systems (e.g., Carlisle 80-mil TPO, Versico) extend the economic life of each project and create an embedded funnel into the maintenance stream. Ownership is private and independent with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or external funding.

Name

Architectural Metal Works

Legal name

AMW Inc

Website

https://amw-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMW Building Exteriors is a privately held Pacific Northwest specialty contractor in Tualatin, Oregon, delivering commercial roofing, exterior siding, and custom sheet metal and steel fabrication as integrated building envelope solutions for enterprise and institutional clients since circa 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Siding Contractors (238170)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Building envelope solutions
• Commercial siding installation
• Architectural metalwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Tualatin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Roofing Services: Project-based revenue from commercial roofing installations, repairs, maintenance, and replacements. Includes new construction and re-roofing projects.
2. Sheet Metal & Fabrication Services: Custom metal fabrication and installation services for architectural and structural metal components, including flashings, panels, and decorative elements.
3. Exterior Siding Services: Commercial siding installation services including design, engineering, sub framing, installation, and window waterproofing.
4. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing service contracts including scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, leak repairs, roof cleanings, and 24/7 emergency response.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AMW Building Exteriors (d/b/a of AMW Inc.) is a specialty trade contractor providing commercial roofing, exterior siding, and custom sheet metal fabrication services for building envelope systems across the Pacific Northwest. The company operates a full-service in-house metal fabrication shop and delivers project-based design, fabrication, and installation of commercial roofing systems (TPO, PVC, EPDM, metal membranes), metal and aluminum composite panel siding, architectural sheet metal flashings, and structural steel components for new construction, re-roofing, and modernization projects.

Product overview

AMW Building Exteriors offers a unified suite of commercial building envelope solutions centered around three core service lines: Commercial Roofing Services (including inspections, new construction, re-roofing, and ongoing service/maintenance), Exterior Siding Services (including metal siding, design/engineering, and waterproofing), and Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication (encompassing commercial building exteriors, steel fabrication, and sheet metal fabrication). The company operates a full-service metal fabrication shop and provides complete building envelope solutions—from custom design and fabrication through professional installation—for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors across the Pacific Northwest. Services include roof tear-offs, asbestos abatement, retrofits, and new installations using materials such as TPO, PVC, EPDM membranes, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Roofing Services Expert installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial roofing systems including TPO, PVC, EPDM, and metal membranes for new construction and re-roofing projects, serving commercial property owners, developers, and general contractors across the Pacific Northwest.
• Commercial Roofing Inspections Comprehensive roof inspections assessing membrane condition, flashing integrity, seams, drainage systems, roof penetrations, and signs of structural damage for commercial roofing customers.
• New Construction Roofing High-quality roofing solutions for new construction projects including single-ply membranes (TPO, PVC, EPDM) and metal roofing systems such as mechanically seamed panels, insulated metal panels, PBR panels, and SnapLock panels.
• Commercial Re-Roofing Comprehensive commercial roof replacement solutions including full tear-off, asbestos abatement, and recover/overlay installations using TPO, PVC, and EPDM membrane systems for property owners and facility managers.
• Roof Service & Maintenance Reliable service and maintenance solutions including scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, leak repairs, roof cleanings, and 24/7 emergency response for commercial roofing systems.
• Exterior Siding Services Wide range of commercial siding options including design and engineering, sub framing, installation, window waterproofing, custom flashings, and honeycomb panels for commercial construction customers.
• Metal Siding Expert siding fabrication and installation using aluminum composite panels, metal cladding, and wood-composite systems for enhanced durability and building aesthetics on commercial buildings.
• Commercial Building Exteriors Full-service precision metal fabrication and installation for architectural and structural metal solutions including sheet metal, aluminum composite panels, weathered steel, and copper sheeting for commercial buildings.
• Steel Fabrication Custom fabrication of structural steel components, stair railings, supports, and custom brackets using high-grade materials and expert welding for commercial construction projects.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Custom sheet metal flashings precisely tailored to project specifications, providing long-lasting protection against water intrusion and weather damage for commercial and residential construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ year warranty on TPO roofing systems (60 Mil commercial systems)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tecta America: National commercial roofing platform operating across dozens of U.S. markets with new construction, re-roofing, and service. Comparable service lines at much larger geographic and corporate scale.
• Tremco Incorporated: Building envelope solutions provider offering commercial roofing, waterproofing, and weatherproofing through its WTI/WTI Roofing service arm. Directly comparable roofing capabilities as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Flynn Group: North America's largest roofing contractor with commercial and institutional focus, plus building envelope services. Overlapping service offerings at substantially larger consolidated scale.
• Roofing Corp of America: National commercial roofing platform operating multiple regional brands with installation, service, and maintenance. Overlapping commercial roofing services at consolidated, PE-backed scale.

Direct peers

• Greenwood Industries: Commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor specializing in new construction and re-roofing for industrial, institutional, and commercial clients. Directly comparable roofing-plus-metalwork service mix.
• Baker Roofing Company: Regional U.S. roofing and sheet metal contractor with commercial and residential services including custom fabrication. Closely mirrors AMW's full-service building-envelope model with in-house metalwork.
• Nations Roof: One of the largest U.S. commercial roofing contractors providing installation, repair, and maintenance across multiple regions. Directly comparable service mix (single-ply membranes, re-roofing, service) to AMW's commercial roofing line.
• Bone Dry Roofing: Multi-state roofing contractor offering commercial and residential roofing, repair, and inspection services. Comparable one-stop-shop service model with regional branch structure.
• AZZ Inc: Provider of metal coating, galvanizing, and fabricated metal solutions serving industrial and commercial customers. Comparable custom metal fabrication capabilities to AMW's in-house sheet metal shop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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