Berrien Metal Products

What Berrien Metal Products does

Berrien Metal Products, Inc. (BMP) is a privately held US metal fabricator founded in 1985 by Larry G. Barrett in Niles, Michigan and relocated in 2000 to a 46,000-square-foot facility in Buchanan, Michigan. The company operates a build-to-print and OEM model, manufacturing custom sheet metal assemblies, small metal parts, stampings, tanks and low-pressure vessels (up to 60-inch OD, 120-inch length, 100+ PSI), and custom tubing coils (tube OD from 0.050 to 2.00 inches) for heat-transfer and fluid-handling applications. Manufacturing capabilities span CNC laser cutting, CNC punching (including automated lights-out stamping capable of 1,100+ holes per minute), press brake forming, MIG/TIG/brazing/soldering welding, tube coiling, and secondary finishing, governed by an ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System with a 300-point quality framework and nuclear-industry qualification. The company also markets a proprietary branded product, The Portable Podium, through a separate consumer site.

The customer base is enterprise- and government-led, spanning US Army, US Navy, Department of Justice, US Congress, Lockheed Martin, NASA, ExxonMobil, Shell, Marathon, Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, Whirlpool, Dometic, Wabco Locomotive (17+ year relationship), and Douglas Dynamics (9-year top-tier supplier rating), among others. Go-to-market is sales-led via an 800-number, website quote-request forms, and a self-service Automatic Coil Price Calculator for tubing coils, with an e-commerce storefront for standardized products. Pricing is quote-based per project for custom work, with Net 30 terms for approved repeat customers over $3,000 and credit-card terms for smaller or new orders; revenue is not publicly disclosed but the company self-describes as a 'multimillion dollar enterprise.' Ownership remains concentrated with founder Larry G. Barrett, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Berrien Metal Products

Legal name

Berrien Metal Products, Inc.

Website

https://bmp.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berrien Metal Products is a privately held US metal fabricator in Buchanan, Michigan, providing build-to-print sheet metal, stamping, tanks, and tubing coils to enterprise and government customers across defense, aerospace, energy, and industrial OEMs under an ISO 9001:2015-certified QMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Drums (Steel Drums) (IMALADAD)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Sheet metal manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Pressure vessel fabrication
• Tubing coil manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buchanan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Services: Build-to-print and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) services for custom metal parts. Customers provide specifications; BMP manufactures to requirements. Services include sheet metal fabrication, stamping, tanks, tubing coils, welding, and assembly.
2. Prototyping Services: Technical assistance and prototyping support for product development. Engineers provide over 40 years of experience to help redesign projects for lower cost and highest value.
3. Product Sales (Tubing Coils): Direct product sales of manufactured components including tubing coils, tanks, and small metal parts. Online catalog with some standardized products available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berrien Metal Products is a custom metal fabricator offering build-to-print and OEM manufacturing services. The company produces sheet metal assemblies, small metal parts, stampings, tanks and low-pressure vessels, tanks with tubing coils, and custom tubing coil assemblies. It serves enterprise manufacturers, government/defense agencies, and research institutions with engineering, prototyping, and high-volume production capabilities.

Product overview

Berrien Metal Products operates as a diversified metal fabrication company offering build-to-print, OEM, and prototyping services. The core product portfolio includes Complex Designs (specialty fabrications), Sheetmetal Assemblies & Parts, Small Metal Parts, Stampings, Tanks & Low Pressure Vessels, Tanks with Tubing Coils, and Tubing Coil Assemblies. Additionally, the company manufactures a proprietary product line called The Portable Podium. These products are supported by extensive manufacturing capabilities including CNC laser cutting, CNC punching, welding (MIG/TIG), tube coiling, and various metal forming processes. The company serves diverse industries including aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, oil and gas, and appliance manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Portable Podium™: A proprietary foldable, portable podium product line.

Products and services

• Complex Designs Fabrication
• Sheetmetal Assemblies & Sheetmetal Parts Sheet metal fabrication including laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake forming, welding, and assembly services for various applications. Targeted at OEMs and industrial customers needing formed sheet metal components.
• Small Metal Parts Precision miniature metal components manufactured via stamping, welding, and grinding for high-volume production of small parts up to approximately 2.5 cubic inches. Targeted at customers needing miniaturized components.
• Stampings Metal stamping services including CNC punching to 20 tons, inline presses up to 50 tons, and secondary operations for small stampings. Targeted at customers needing high-volume stamped metal components.
• Tanks & Low Pressure Vessels Pressure tank manufacturing with tank OD up to 60 inches, lengths up to 120 inches, and pressure ratings to 100+ PSI. Targeted at industrial, research, and OEM customers needing pressure vessels.
• Tanks with Tubing Coils Heat exchange tanks with internal tubing coils for temperature regulation, available in various materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Targeted at customers needing integrated heat transfer systems.
• Tubing Coil Assemblies & Tubing Coils Custom metal tubing coils for heat transfer and fluid movement applications, with tube OD from 0.050 to 2.00 inches and various coil configurations. Targeted at industrial, HVAC, and process equipment customers.
• The Portable Podium A proprietary portable folding podium product line demonstrating the company's sheet metal fabrication capabilities. Targeted at presenters, organizations, and consumers needing portable presentation equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100/unit cost savings (~40% reduction) for Wabco Locomotive on fan guards, totaling over $1M savings over 17+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wenzel Metal Spinning: Custom metal spinning and fabrication company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products in custom metal fabrication capabilities for specialized industrial applications.
• Marlin Steel: Custom sheet metal and wire products manufacturer based in Chicago serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products in custom sheet metal fabrication capabilities and customer base of industrial/enterprise accounts.
• Weiss-Aug Group: Precision metal stamping and insert molding manufacturer serving medical, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products in precision metal stamping capabilities and ISO-certified quality standards for industrial customers.
• Kapco Metal Stamping: Metal stamping and fabrication company based in Wisconsin serving industrial equipment manufacturers. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products in metal stamping and fabrication services for OEM customers.
• RAM Manufacturing: Custom metal fabrication, stamping, and assembly company based in Pennsylvania serving industrial customers. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products in build-to-print custom metal fabrication services for OEM accounts.
• EVS Metal: Custom metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company based in New Jersey offering CNC machining, sheet metal, stamping, and welding services to industrial customers. Directly comparable to Berrien Metal Products as both are US-based mid-sized contract metal fabricators serving enterprise customers across diverse industries.
• Ironform Corporation: Metal stamping, fabrication, and assembly company based in Texas serving construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment markets. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products in custom metal stamping and fabrication services for enterprise manufacturers.

Others

• McMaster-Carr: Major industrial supplier offering millions of metal parts, components, and raw materials. Indirectly related to Berrien Metal Products as a key ecosystem participant serving similar metalworking customers and representing a comparable distribution channel for standardized parts.

Broad incumbents

• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and other services through a network of suppliers. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products as a broader platform serving custom metal fabrication needs across industries, though at much larger scale and with a digital-first model.
• Protolabs: On-demand digital manufacturing services including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing. Comparable to Berrien Metal Products as a larger, established player offering custom metal fabrication services with broader capabilities and global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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