What Chicago Metal Supply does

Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication, Inc. is a family-owned architectural sheet metal fabricator founded in 2011 and headquartered in a single facility at 4940 W Grand Ave, Chicago, with 51-100 employees. The company produces custom standing seam roofing, ACM panel systems, ES-1 perimeter edge systems, rainware (gutters, downspouts, conductor heads), flashing, ornamental stampings (250+ designs), dormers, cupolas, finials, chimney caps, and historical restoration metalwork using copper, galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, zinc, and pre-finished coatings. Fabrication combines traditional coppersmith techniques with modern equipment including in-house waterjet cutting, on-site portable panel roll forming, and Schlebach curved-panel machinery. Customers include commercial contractors and builders, residential homeowners, historical/landmark restoration clients (e.g., US Naval Academy, Maryland State House, Bangor Public Library, Adams Street Bridge), and architects/specifiers, with project reach spanning the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast US, and Vancouver BC.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market through walk-in consultations at the Chicago facility, phone/email inquiries, and ongoing contractor relationships, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront reselling Malco Tools and Sorex Technic equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based custom fabrication contracts and unit-priced tool sales; custom fabrication work is quote-based, while tool pricing is publicly listed on the website. The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds or parent company, and has built authorised distributor relationships with Pac-Clad, Alpolic, Alucobond, Reynobond, Berridge, VMZINC, UNA CLAD, Malco Tools, and Sorex Technic, alongside memberships in NRCA, SMACNA, NSA, CRCA, and the Western States Metal Roofing Association. It also operates its own proprietary 'CMG' branded standing seam line.

Name

Chicago Metal Supply

Legal name

Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication, Inc.

Website

https://chicagometalsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication is a family-owned Chicago architectural sheet metal fabricator serving commercial contractors, residential homeowners, and historical restoration clients across the US and Canada with custom standing seam roofing, ACM panels, waterjet cutting, ornamental metalwork, and tool resale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication

NAICS

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

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Architectural sheet metal fabrication
• Standing seam roofing
• Historical metal restoration
• ACM panel systems
• Custom metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom fabrication of architectural sheet metal products including standing seam roofing, coping, flashing, gutters, downspouts, ACM panels, dormers, cupolas, finials, chimney caps, and historical restoration work. Both one-time project-based work and ongoing contractor relationships.
2. Sheet Metal Products and Materials: Sale of pre-manufactured sheet metal products including rainware, downspouts, flashing, stamps, and various architectural elements. Materials include copper, galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and zinc.
3. Metal Working Tools and Equipment: Retail sale of Malco Tools and Sorex Technic tools including turboshears, aviation snips, seamers, crimpers, benders, and hemming discs through their e-commerce platform.
4. ES-1 Perimeter Systems: ANSI/SPRI tested roof edge systems meeting building code requirements for wind resistance including coping, gravel stop, fascia, and drip edge products.
5. Water Jet Cutting Services: Precision water jet cutting services for small and large batch cutting with design and layout services available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication, Inc. custom fabricates and supplies architectural sheet metal products and systems for commercial, residential, and historical projects. Core offerings include standing seam roofing, ACM panel systems, ES-1 perimeter edge systems, rainware, flashing, ornamental metalwork, and waterjet cutting services, executed by in-house craftsmen using waterjet cutting, portable roll forming, and traditional coppersmith techniques. The company also retails professional sheet metal tools from Malco and Sorex Technic through its Chicago facility and e-commerce site.

Product overview

Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication, Inc. is a family-owned architectural sheet metal fabrication company offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal building envelope products and custom fabrication services. The core offering spans standing seam roofing systems (Snaplock and Doublelock panels), ACM panel systems, ES-1 perimeter edge systems, and extensive rainware/gutter products. These are complemented by custom fabrication services including water jet cutting, historical restoration, and ornamental metalwork (dormers, cupolas, finials, stampings, cornices). The company also resells professional-grade tools from Malco (turboshear, aviation snips, seamers, crimpers, benders) and Sorex Technic (roll forming benders, seam folders). Products are available in copper, galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc, and various pre-finished coatings with 45+ color options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standing Seam Roofing Systems Interlocking raised-seam metal roofing panels in Snaplock and Doublelock styles for commercial and residential buildings, available in copper, galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel, zinc, and pre-finished coatings with 45+ color options. Weather-resistant with a 50–70 year lifespan.
• ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) Panel Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Standing seam roofing lifespan of 50-70 years compared to 20-30 years for asphalt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pac-Clad MetalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud distributor of Pac-Clad Metals color charts and standing seam products. Chicago Metal Supply offers Pac-Clad color charts and is an authorized distributor for their metal roofing and wall panel products.
• Malco ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Malco Tools including turboshears, aviation snips, seamers, crimpers, benders, and hemming discs. Full product catalog available with pricing and specifications.
• Sorex TechniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Sorex Technic roll forming benders, seam folders, and roofing tools including Classic, PRO, Disc, and Extreme bender series.
• AlpolicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorks with Alpolic ACM panel manufacturer for color charts and product availability. Alpolic is one of the major ACM panel brands offered.
• AlucobondminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized for Alucobond ACM panels with stocking color charts available. One of the major aluminum composite panel brands distributed.
• Reynobond (Arconic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Reynobond ACM panels in both Architecture and Retail versions with comprehensive color chart offerings.
• BerridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Berridge Tee-Panel standing seam products with downloadable product specifications available.
• VMZINCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of VMZINC zinc products with accordion and mini accordion color charts available for architectural applications.
• UNA CLADminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of UNA CLAD Metal products with color selection and stocking information available.
• CMG (Chicago Metal Supply Brand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOwn brand color chart CMG offered with proprietary color selection for standing seam products.
• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)minorOthersMember of NRCA providing industry credibility, networking, and adherence to roofing industry standards and best practices.
• Western States (Metal Roofing Association)minorOthersMember of Western States metal roofing association shown in membership logos on website.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)minorOthersSMACNA member indicated in membership logos, representing sheet metal contractors nationally.
• National Slate Association (NSA)minorOthersNSA member shown in membership logos, associated with roofing and restoration contractors.
• Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)minorOthersCRCA member for regional Chicago-area roofing industry representation and networking.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• McElroy Metal: National manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and soffit panels serving commercial and residential markets. Comparable product category (standing seam, ACM-equivalent panels) but at much greater scale and with standardized offerings.
• MBCI (Cornerstone Building Brands): Largest US supplier of metal building components, roof and wall systems. Comparable architectural metal roofing/cladding category though primarily serves pre-engineered metal building market with standardized panels.
• ATAS International: Established manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall panels, and accessories with a broad standardized product catalog. Comparable product categories (standing seam, ACM, soffit) but competes at scale with standardized panels rather than custom fabrication.
• Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation: National manufacturer of metal roof and wall panels with extensive color and profile options. Comparable metal roofing product categories but competes via standardized panels and broad distribution rather than custom fabrication.
• Firestone Metal Products (Holcim): Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing systems (UNA CLAD) and wall panels under Holcim building envelope division. Competes in standing seam and ACM-adjacent categories at national scale.

Direct peers

• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of architectural standing seam metal roofing and wall panels (Tee-Panel, etc.) — a product line Chicago Metal Supply distributes and competes against in custom fabrication. Comparable architectural metal roofing focus though Berridge is more OEM/manufacturer while CMS is custom fabricator.
• A. Zahner Company: Architectural metalwork firm producing custom facades, ornamental metal, and high-end building envelope components for landmark and contemporary projects. Comparable custom-fabrication model and similar premium positioning on architect-specified work.
• W.F. Norman Corporation: Long-standing architectural sheet metal fabricator specializing in ornamental and historical metalwork, including stamped zinc and copper ornament, ceiling tiles, and cornices. Closely comparable niche overlap with Chicago Metal Supply's historical restoration and stamping catalog (250+ designs).
• Revere Copper Products: Manufacturer of copper sheet, coil, and architectural copper roofing systems. Comparable material focus on copper for architectural and historical applications, though Revere is a mill/material supplier rather than custom fabricator.
• Hussey Copper: Copper manufacturer producing copper sheet, strip, and architectural copper products. Overlap with Chicago Metal Supply's heavy copper material focus for standing seam and historical restoration projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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