Ametco Manufacturing

What Ametco Manufacturing does

Ametco Manufacturing Corporation is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of architectural steel and aluminum products, founded in 1966 by Steve Mitrovich and currently led by the founder's son Greg Mitrovich. The company designs and custom-fabricates fence systems, gate systems (swing, double swing, cantilever, v-wheel roller), railings, security grilles, security screening/louvers, sunshades, trash enclosures, window guards, and perforated metal and plastic products from its single plant in Willoughby, Ohio. Core technology rests on an exclusive electro-forged welding process for steel products, hot-dip galvanizing with polyester powder coating for corrosion protection, custom perforation via a 250-ton 60-inch high-speed press, and proprietary extruded aluminum tube designs (notably a patented Sedona ½" x 2" and ½" x 4" system). Ametco offers more than 20 panel designs across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, finished in 15 standard colors with a 20-year finish warranty.

Revenue is generated through project-based, custom-quote sales primarily to architects and building contractors who specify products for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail construction projects. Distribution is direct, via a small in-house enterprise field sales team supported by estimating/project management, with technical enablement through a CAD/BIM gallery (DWG, RFA/Revit, DWF, PDF, VWX, SKP), a LEED credits summary, and an AIA/HSW approved Continuing Education course delivered via Lunch & Learn sessions and the AEC Daily platform. Customer logos span high-visibility government, hospitality, education, healthcare, and retail projects (World Trade Center/Ground Zero, Four Seasons Miami, Walmart, Publix, US Courthouse Orlando, Kennesaw State University, Children's Hospital Columbus, Staten Island Ferry, among 1,000+ documented installations). All products are manufactured in the USA; the company is a member of the American Fence Association and is listed in the CADdetails Digital Architectural Binder.

Name

Ametco Manufacturing

Legal name

Ametco Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://ametco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ametco Manufacturing is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of custom architectural steel and aluminum fence, gate, railing, security grille, sunshade, and perforated metal products, serving architects and building contractors on commercial, institutional, government, and retail construction projects from its Willoughby, Ohio plant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Products (Security Fencing and Gates)

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Architectural fencing products
• Security gate systems
• Steel aluminum fabrication
• Perforated metal products
• Architectural sunshades

Headquarters

HQ city

Willoughby

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Products: Made-to-order manufacturing of steel and aluminum fence, gate, railing, sunshade, security grille, and perforated products. Each order is custom fabricated from highest quality domestic materials. Products available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
2. Industrial Products - Job Shop Fabrication: Perforated metal and plastic products and custom metal fabrication services. Perforated products from aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, and polypropylene.
3. Standard Stock Items: Stock perforated metal products available for quicker delivery. Computer-assisted perforating presses produce stock size perforated products efficiently.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ametco Manufacturing designs and custom-fabricates architectural steel and aluminum products including security fences, gates, railings, sunshades, security grilles, screening, trash enclosures, window guards, and perforated metal/plastic sheets. All products are made-to-order in the USA at the Willoughby, Ohio plant and sold primarily through a direct sales force to architects, building contractors, and commercial/institutional/retail building owners.

Product overview

Ametco Manufacturing produces architectural steel and aluminum products for the commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail building and construction markets. The core product line centers on fence and gate systems—galvanized steel security fence, aluminum fence, steel gates, and aluminum gates—which use modular infill panels that bolt onto standardized framing systems. Supporting the fence/gate portfolio are railings, security grilles, security screening, sunshades, trash enclosures, window guards, and perforated metal/plastic sheets. All products are custom fabricated in the USA at the Willoughby, Ohio plant and finished with polyester powder coating in 15 standard colors. The company also provides custom fabrication services and CAD/BIM design resources for architects and contractors. Steel products use electro-forge welding or electro-fusion processes with hot-dip galvanizing; aluminum products are extruded (ASTM B221, Alloy 6063).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Fence Systems Galvanized steel security fencing with electro-fusion welded panels, hot-dip galvanized with polyester powder coating for corrosion protection. Available in open grille, louver, and picket styles for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail applications.
• Aluminum Fence Systems Architectural aluminum fence manufactured from extruded aluminum sections (ASTM B221, Alloy 6063, Temper T-6) with polyester powder coating. Includes post/rail, fixed louver, picket, and perforated designs; corrosion resistant and ideal for ocean-side environments.
• Steel Gate Systems Custom steel security gates with tube frame design, available as swing gates, double swing gates, cantilever gates, and v-wheel roller gates. Infill panels bolt directly onto gate frames; hot-dip galvanized and powder coated.
• Aluminum Gate Systems Lightweight aluminum gates in post/rail, fixed louver, picket, and perforated designs. Corrosion resistant and ideal for ocean-side environments.
• Railings Architectural railing systems for balconies, decks, and stairs with steel or aluminum infill panels. Built to withstand 200 lb. load in any direction.
• Security Grilles Electro-forge welded steel security grilles in seven standard mesh styles, hot-dip galvanized and powder coated. Includes Grotto, Shield, Metro, Blockade, Lattice, and Stadium designs.
• Security Screening Extruded aluminum louver screens and hot-dip galvanized steel screens for security applications. Includes Eclipse, Venetian, Phoenix, Titan, Shadow 80, and Shadow 100 designs providing 80% or 100% direct visual screening while allowing air circulation.
• Sunshades Architectural sunshades (brise soleil) in galvanized steel and aluminum bar grille, extruded aluminum tubing, louver, and perforated designs. Designed per ASCE 7-10 with 115 mph wind speed rating.
• Trash Enclosures Custom dumpster and equipment enclosures with fixed louver galvanized steel or aluminum panels. Includes matching swing, v-wheel roller, and cantilever gates.
• Window Guards Electro-forge welded steel window guards available in five mesh styles with hot-dip galvanized finish and powder coating. Includes hinge mounted, inside mounted, and face mounted options.
• Perforated Metal and Plastic Perforated sheet products in aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel (Type 304, Type 316), PVC, and polypropylene. Available from .033 inch to 1 inch diameter perforations in round, square, and slotted patterns.
• Custom Metal Fabrication Services Job-shop metal fabrication services including perforating and completing parts to customer specification; enables customers to have products manufactured to their own designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-year finish warranty on all galvanized, powder-coated steel fencing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEC DailycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAEC Daily hosts Ametco's AIA and HSW approved Continuing Education program 'Architectural Security Gate and Fencing Systems' online, providing architects access to professional development credits through their platform.
• American Fence Association (AFA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmetco is a member of the American Fence Association, an industry trade organization for fence and gate professionals.
• CADdetailsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmetco products featured in CADdetails Digital Architectural Binder for architects and design professionals to access specifications and CAD files.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southwestern Wire (Southwestern Fence & Wire) / Southwestern Materials: Southwestern Wire is a US manufacturer of welded wire mesh and ornamental fence/gate products serving commercial and industrial markets. It is comparable to Ametco's welded steel security grille and fence portfolio.
• Fortress Iron: Fortress Iron produces ornamental iron and aluminum fence, gate, and railing products for residential and commercial markets. It competes with Ametco on steel and aluminum architectural fencing at slightly more value-engineered price points.
• Jerith Manufacturing: Jerith is a leading US manufacturer of aluminum ornamental fence, railing, and gate systems for residential and light commercial use. It is the closest direct competitor to Ametco's aluminum post/rail and picket lines, competing on similar architectural specifications.
• Hollaender Manufacturing: Hollaender manufactures architectural aluminum railing systems and Speed-Rail fittings for commercial and institutional applications. Comparable to Ametco on aluminum railing infill panels and the architect-specification sales channel.
• McNichols Company: McNichols is the largest US distributor and fabricator of perforated metal, expanded metal, and grating products. It directly competes with Ametco's perforated metal and plastic product line, with broader SKUs and national distribution.
• Specrail (CRL): Specrail, part of C.R. Laurence, manufactures aluminum railing systems and architectural metals for commercial and high-end residential projects. It overlaps with Ametco's railing and post/rail aluminum lines and is sold into overlapping architect channels.

Broad incumbents

• Trex Company: Trex is the dominant composite decking and railing brand, with a growing aluminum railing line sold through national retail and contractor channels. It competes with Ametco on architectural railing aesthetics, though primarily via a residential and pro-channel distribution model.
• Ameristar Fence Products (ASSA ABLOY): Ameristar is the largest US manufacturer of ornamental steel and aluminum fence and gate systems, serving commercial, industrial, and high-security applications — a direct product overlap with Ametco's fence and gate portfolio. As part of ASSA ABLOY it has substantially greater scale, distribution, and capital than Ametco.
• Amico (Alabama Metal Industries): Amico is a diversified metal products manufacturer producing architectural metal products including gratings, expanded metals, security mesh, and architectural louver systems used in commercial and industrial construction. Comparable to Ametco on architectural louver, screening, and perforated product categories.

Regional players

• R&L Welding & Fabricating / Southeastern Ornamental Iron: Regional ornamental iron and custom metal fabrication shops serving the US Southeast commercial and residential market. Comparable to Ametco's custom fabrication arm and ornamental fence lines but smaller and regionally focused.

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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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