Aerospace Metals

What Aerospace Metals does

Aerospace Metals, LLC is a privately held, O'Fallon, Missouri-based contract manufacturing services provider founded in 2012 by owner Paul Fredericks, who brings 33+ years of metal finishing industry experience and has owned and operated four metal finishing companies since 1987. The company coordinates metal finishing (Type I/II/III anodizing, cadmium and zinc-nickel plating, electroless nickel, powder coating, chem film, black oxide, precious metal plating), CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss screw machining), metal fabrication (laser cutting, TIG welding, sheet metal), and metal sales and processing across a network of 50+ certified partner facilities in North America, delivering integrated projects under a single quote and timeline to aerospace, defense, medical device, electronics, automotive, industrial equipment, food/beverage, and energy manufacturers.

The underlying technology is process-engineering depth rather than software: Nadcap-accredited production lines for aerospace and defense work, MIL-A-8625 and QQ-P-416 specification compliance, and a multi-process coordination system that matches each project to the optimal partner facility based on technical requirements. The business is supported by ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 13485, and ITAR registration, with documented partnerships with LMI Aerospace (2022) and Sonaca Group (2023) extending capacity. The firm's commercial model is quote-based professional services with no minimum order quantities, pay-as-you-go billing, Net 30 terms for qualified accounts, and dedicated project coordinators managing each account from quote through delivery under direct oversight by Paul Fredericks.

Name

Aerospace Metals

Legal name

Aerospace Metals, LLC

Website

https://aerospacemetalsllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerospace Metals is a privately held, O'Fallon, Missouri-based contract manufacturer coordinating metal finishing, CNC machining, and metal fabrication across a 50+ partner North American network for aerospace, defense, medical device, and industrial customers requiring Nadcap and AS9100 certified production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Finishing & CNC Machining

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC), Military Aircraft Structures, Airframes & Composites (IMABAMAH)

Keywords

• Metal finishing services
• CNC machining services
• Anodizing and plating
• Precision metal fabrication
• Aerospace metal processing

Headquarters

HQ city

O Fallon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Finishing Services: Electroplating, anodizing, chem film, and coating services for aluminum, steel, titanium, and other metals. Includes Type I/II/III anodizing, cadmium plating, zinc-nickel plating, bright dip anodizing, black oxide, and precious metal plating.
2. CNC Machining Services: Precision milling and turning from prototype to production volumes, including Swiss screw machining. Optimized for rapid prototyping (1-25 pieces), bridge production (25-500), and full volume runs (500+).
3. Metal Fabrication Services: Sheet metal fabrication, welding and assembly, laser cutting, custom enclosures, and mechanical assembly services for producing finished components.
4. Metal Sales & Processing: Strategic inventory of aerospace and commercial-grade metals (aluminum, stainless, titanium, carbon steel) with precision processing including sawing, shearing, slitting, and cut-to-length services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aerospace Metals provides metal finishing, CNC machining, and metal fabrication services coordinated through a network of 50+ certified partner facilities across North America. The company delivers high-performance anodizing, plating, coating, precision milling/turning, and sheet metal fabrication to aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and industrial manufacturers under a single quote, single timeline model.

Product overview

Aerospace Metals is a managed manufacturing ecosystem offering integrated metal finishing, CNC machining, and metal fabrication services through a network of certified production facilities across North America. The company provides a single-source solution coordinating CNC machining, anodizing, plating, welding, and finishing processes. Core services include Metal Finishing (anodizing Type I/II/III, cadmium and zinc plating, powder coating, chem film), CNC Machining (milling and turning), Metal Fabrication (laser cutting, TIG welding, sheet metal), and Metal Sales & Processing. The company also offers specialized processes including bright dip anodizing, hardcoat anodizing, electroless nickel plating, zinc-nickel plating, black oxide, E-coating, and precious metal plating. The integrated approach allows customers to receive one quote, one timeline, and consistent quality across all processes from raw material through finished component.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 2-week lead times vs industry standard of 3-4 weeks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LMI AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with LMI Aerospace (now Sonaca Group) providing expanded manufacturing capabilities, additional machining capacity, and enhanced ability to manufacture and finish multiple alloys. Partnership enables expanded range of services including chemical milling and additional machining capabilities.
• Sonaca GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded partnership with Sonaca Group (parent company of LMI Aerospace) strengthening metal finishing capabilities and national footprint. Enables enhanced range of services for aerospace and defense clients.
• 50+ North American Production PartnerscoreOthersNetwork of 50+ certified partner facilities across North America providing unlimited scalability, geographic flexibility for optimized logistics, specialized equipment access, and risk mitigation through backup facility availability. All partners vetted by Paul Fredericks and certified to ISO 9001:2015+.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Protolabs: Global digital manufacturer offering CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing with rapid turnaround. Adjacent to Aerospace Metals on CNC machining and fabrication services for prototype-to-production volumes, though broader in scope and lacking specialized metal finishing.
• Bodycote: Global heat treatment and metal finishing services company serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets worldwide. Comparable on thermal processing, coating services, and aerospace certifications, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Anoplate Corporation: Aerospace and industrial metal finishing company offering anodizing, plating, and conversion coatings with Nadcap-certified processes. Comparable on finishing service breadth and aerospace/defense certifications stack.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: Major US metal finishing provider offering anodizing, plating, powder coating, and specialty coatings to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Closely comparable on integrated finishing services, certifications stack, and customer-segment mix.
• Hohman Plating & Metal Finishing: Aerospace-focused plating and metal finishing provider specializing in cadmium, zinc-nickel, and hardcoat anodizing for defense and aerospace primes. Directly comparable on Mil-Spec processing capabilities and aerospace customer mix.
• Techmetals: Ohio-based metal finishing and plating services company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs with anodizing, chromate, and precious metal plating. Comparable on finishing service portfolio and customer-segment mix.
• Valence Surface Technologies: Largest independent aerospace surface treatment company in North America, providing anodizing, plating, painting, and chemical processing to aerospace/defense OEMs. Directly comparable on Nadcap-certified aerospace metal finishing services and multi-process coordination.
• Paulo Products: Midwestern US heat treating and metal finishing services company providing brazing, nitriding, anodizing, and plating for aerospace and industrial customers. Comparable on metal finishing service portfolio and aerospace/defense customer base.

Regional players

• Nimet Industries: US-based metal finishing and heat treating company focused on aerospace, medical, and industrial markets with Nadcap-certified processes. Comparable on metal finishing capabilities and aerospace customer mix, though smaller and more regionally focused.

Emerging players

• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers with CNC machining, sheet metal, and finishing partners. Comparable on multi-process coordination and rapid-quote model, though operating as a digital marketplace rather than a managed-services intermediary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aerospacemetalsllc
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Compliance7 records

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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