Midwest Steel Carports

What Midwest Steel Carports does

Midwest Steel Carports is a Michigan-based, family-owned manufacturer and installer of custom steel structures serving residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across five Midwest states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio). Founded in 2013, the company designs, fabricates, and installs a portfolio of six core product categories—steel carports, barns, garages, RV carports, sheds, and larger steel buildings/workshops—available in standard and custom dimensions with engineer-certified construction rated for Midwest weather conditions including 115 mph winds and local snow loads. Headcount has expanded from 5 to over 50 employees, and operations are anchored by an owned manufacturing facility in Grant, Michigan, with a sales/installation office in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Name

Midwest Steel Carports

Legal name

Midwest Steel Carports, Inc.

Website

https://midweststeelcarports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Steel Carports is a Michigan-based manufacturer and installer of custom steel buildings—including carports, garages, barns, RV covers, sheds, and workshops—serving residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across five Midwest states via direct-to-consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Metal Building Manufacturing

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Steel carport manufacturing
• Metal building construction
• Pre-engineered steel buildings
• Agricultural steel structures
• Vehicle protection structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel Building Sales: One-time purchase of custom steel buildings including carports, garages, barns, RV covers, and sheds. Installation is included with many products. Customers can also purchase buildings as kits for self-installation.
2. Accessories and Add-ons: Supplementary products including windows, doors (roll-up and walk-in), anchors, insulation, vents, concrete sealant, and colored screws available for purchase to customize buildings.
3. Financing and Rent-to-Own: Partnership with third-party lenders (LendKey, Shoreham Bank, HFS, EZ Pay) to provide flexible financing and rent-to-own options, enabling customers to pay over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Midwest Steel Carports designs, manufactures, and installs custom steel buildings across six core product categories: steel carports, steel barns, steel garages, RV carports, steel sheds, and steel buildings/workshops. Products are manufactured in-house at their Grant, Michigan facility with customizable dimensions, roof styles (A-Frame horizontal or vertical), framing gauges (12 or 14-gauge steel), and color options. Installation is included with most products and the company offers financing through third-party partners (LendKey, Shoreham Bank, HFS, EZ Pay) along with rent-to-own options.

Product overview

Midwest Steel Carports offers a portfolio of steel structure products centered around six core categories: Steel Carports (vehicle and equipment covers), Steel Barns (agricultural structures), Steel Garages (enclosed storage/workshop buildings), RV Carports (recreational vehicle shelters), Steel Sheds (compact storage units), and Steel Buildings/Workshops (large-scale commercial structures). All products feature customizable dimensions, roof styles (A-Frame Horizontal or Vertical), color options (20 colors available), and various door/accessory configurations. The company also offers accessories including windows, doors, insulation, anchors, and concrete sealant packages. Products are offered with installation included and backed by warranties ranging from 1-year workmanship to 40-year panel coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Carports

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-week delivery guarantee (with exclusions)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Valorous Circle LLCminorOthersWeb design and online marketing agency that designed and maintains the Midwest Steel Carports website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VersaTube: Prefabricated steel tube building system sold direct via kits and installed by a dealer network. Comparable on prefab steel framing product, custom sizing, and direct/online sale of buildings.
• Alan's Factory Outlet: Regional direct-to-consumer prefab metal carport, garage, and barn retailer with installation services across multiple states. Directly comparable on GTM and product line.
• Absolute Steel: Manufacturer and direct seller of prefab steel buildings, carports, and metal structures. Comparable on product portfolio, customization, and direct-to-customer sales.
• Coast to Coast Carports: Prefab metal structure manufacturer offering carports, garages, barns, and RV covers with installation. Direct competitor on product line and direct-to-consumer motion.
• Eagle Carports: National prefab metal building and carport manufacturer serving residential, agricultural, and commercial customers. Closely comparable on product mix, online quoting/ordering model, and inclusion of installation in the sale.
• Carport Central: Regional-to-national prefab metal building and carport retailer selling direct with installation. Comparable on direct-to-consumer GTM, custom building configuration, and financing partnerships.
• American Steel Carports: National prefab metal carport and steel building manufacturer selling direct to consumers across most US states. Directly comparable in product line (carports, garages, barns), GTM (direct-to-consumer with online quoting), and configuration options (vertical roof, multiple gauges).

Broad incumbents

• Lester Buildings: Established prefab post-frame and steel building manufacturer serving agricultural, equine, commercial, and suburban markets. Overlaps on agricultural/commercial steel building category.
• Morton Buildings: Large national incumbent in prefabricated post-frame and steel buildings serving agricultural, commercial, and residential markets. Comparable end markets and product category, but at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• Wick Buildings: Long-standing prefab post-frame and steel building manufacturer focused on agricultural, commercial, and residential markets. Comparable on building category and end-customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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