Consolidated Fabricators

What Consolidated Fabricators does

Consolidated Fabricators Corporation (ConFab) is a steel fabrication manufacturer specializing in waste, recycling, material handling, and storage containers. Founded by Al Melideo in 1974 (with roots dating to 1959), the company operates five fabricating plants on the West Coast and is the largest container manufacturer of its kind in that region. Its core product lines include roll-off containers, front load containers, compactors (vertical, stationary, pre-crushers, and energy-efficient models), specialized environmental containers (grease, sludge, vacuum, organic waste, bear resistant), and storage solutions. Notable proprietary offerings include the Guardian Control System for compactors, Accu-Pak vertical compactors, the Humpback Container, and the APC-526 Precrusher.

The company's underlying technology is vertically integrated steel manufacturing — ConFab controls the process from raw steel procurement through fabrication to paint and final assembly, ensuring quality control end to end. Production is anchored at five West Coast plants, supporting fast delivery to regional customers. Its business model is B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing; customers include waste management companies, multi-family housing operators, construction sites, and nonprofit organizations. Revenue is generated through container and equipment sales, parts sold via the Wastebuilt.com e-commerce platform, repair services, custom manufacturing, and equipment financing.

In 2020, ConFab was acquired by Wastequip and now operates as a subsidiary within that waste equipment conglomerate, providing the West Coast manufacturing footprint that complements Wastequip's national distribution network. Corporate HQ is listed at 6525 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC. The company has 101-250 employees and no public listing. No revenue, funding, or financial details are publicly disclosed.

Name

Consolidated Fabricators

Legal name

Consolidated Fabricators Corporation

Website

https://con-fab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Consolidated Fabricators (ConFab) is a West Coast steel fabrication manufacturer of roll-off containers, front load containers, compactors, and storage equipment serving waste management companies, municipalities, multi-family housing, construction sites, and nonprofit organizations; operating as a Wastequip subsidiary since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK), Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Steel container manufacturing
• Waste management equipment
• Roll-off containers
• Recycling compactors
• Material handling containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

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

Revenue model

1. Container and Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling waste containers, recycling equipment, compactors, and related products including roll-off containers, front load containers, compactors, scrap bins, and specialty containers
2. Parts Sales: Replacement parts for containers and compactors through Wastebuilt.com e-commerce platform
3. Repair Services: Repair services to maintain and service existing equipment
4. Custom Manufacturing: Custom solution design and manufacturing for unique customer specifications
5. Financing: Financing services offered for equipment purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Consolidated Fabricators (ConFab) manufactures steel-fabricated containers and equipment for waste, recycling, material handling, and storage applications. Its product lines include roll-off containers, front load containers, rear/side load containers, vertical and stationary compactors, pre-crushers, and specialized environmental containers (grease, sludge, organic, vacuum, bear-resistant, concrete washout). The company complements manufacturing with parts, repair, custom manufacturing, and financing services, selling directly to waste management companies, multi-family housing operators, construction sites, and nonprofits.

Product overview

Consolidated Fabricators (ConFab) is a steel fabrication manufacturer specializing in waste, recycling, material handling, and storage containers. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing operation rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The product portfolio centers on roll-off containers and front load containers as core offerings, complemented by compactors (including vertical compactors like Accu-Pak and OptiPak, stationary compactors in the 245IP/265IP/345IP/445 series, pre-crushers like the APC-526, and the Super Energy Efficient compactor), specialized environmental containers (grease collection, sludge handling, vacuum, organic waste, bear resistant), material handling equipment (scrap bins, hoppers, towable containers), storage solutions (storage roll-offs, vans, sheds), and accessories (container roofs, plastic bin liners, truck ramps). ConFab maintains vertical integration controlling steel, fabrication, and paint processes to ensure premium product quality. The company operates five fabricating plants on the West Coast and was acquired by Wastequip in 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Nestable Front Load Container Steel fabricated front load waste container designed to nest for efficient storage and transport, intended for waste management companies and commercial waste haulers.
• Humpback Container Exclusive proprietary front load container with a humpback design used for specialized waste collection applications by waste haulers and commercial customers.
• Apartment Compactors Compactor systems designed for apartment complexes and multi-family residential properties to compress waste and reduce collection frequency.
• Accu-Pak Vertical Compactors Exclusive Accu-Pak vertical compactor systems for commercial and industrial waste compression applications.
• 445 Series Stationary Compactor (4 Yard) Stationary compactor with 4-yard capacity designed for high-volume commercial and industrial waste management operations.
• 345IP Precision Series Stationary Compactor (3 Yard) Precision series stationary compactor with 3-yard capacity for commercial waste compaction.
• 265XP Precision Series Compactor Precision series compactor designed for industrial and commercial waste compaction operations.
• 265IP Precision Series Compactor Precision series compactor designed for industrial and commercial waste compaction operations.
• 245IP Precision Series Stationary Compactor (2 Yard) Precision series stationary compactor with 2-yard capacity for smaller commercial applications.
• Super Energy Efficient Compactor Self-contained 4-yard compactor with a large charge box that holds twice the amount of trash as typical 2-yard compactors, using up to 65% less energy.
• OptiPak Vertical Compactors Vertical compactor with 4-in-1 head design that can be changed to front, rear, left, or right feed in the field, with a 30-second cycle time.
• APC-526 Precrusher Precrusher with 5 cubic yard capacity and 141,400 pounds of maximum force crushing power for industrial waste processing.
• Rear Load / Side Load Containers Steel fabricated containers for rear and side load waste collection vehicles used by waste management companies and municipalities.
• Roll-Off Containers Roll-off containers for waste collection and disposal operations used by waste haulers and large-volume waste generators.
• Roll-Off Environmental Containers Specialized roll-off containers for environmental and hazardous waste handling applications.
• Scrap Bins Containers for collecting and transporting scrap materials used in recycling and industrial operations.
• Sludge Handling Containers Specialized containers for sludge and liquid waste handling.
• Grease Collection Containers Containers designed for grease and cooking oil waste collection, primarily for foodservice and waste management operations.
• Split Containers Dual-compartment containers for separating different waste streams, such as trash and recyclables.
• Hoppers Hopper-style containers for material handling and waste collection.
• Towable Containers Containers designed to be towed for mobile waste collection applications.
• Organic Waste Containers Containers designed for organic waste and food scrap collection.
• Vacuum Containers Vacuum containers for liquid and solid waste extraction applications.
• Bear Resistant Containers Heavy-duty containers designed to resist bear access for use in wildlife areas.
• Concrete Washout Containers for concrete washout and construction waste management to support regulatory compliance at construction sites.
• Smooth Sided Roll-Off Storage Container Steel roll-off storage container with a smooth skin exterior, available in 26' x 8' and 22' x 7' sizes for material and tool storage at construction sites.
• Formed Style Roll-Off Storage Container Formed-style steel roll-off storage container designed for compatibility with all roll-off trucks.
• Storage Sheds High-quality steel metal sheds for various uses, including storage at construction sites.
• Roll-Off Truck Ramp Heavy-duty portable roll-off truck ramp for safely and efficiently emptying container loads.
• Small Ramps Portable ramps for raising trucks or vehicles, used for pumper trucks, storm drain debris, concrete, sewage, and street sweeping applications.
• Donation Collection Containers High-quality durable clothes donation containers for collecting used clothing and small items at convenient locations, used by charitable organizations.
• Repair Services Repair services to maintain and service existing ConFab containers and compactors.
• Parts Sales Replacement parts for containers and compactors, sold through the Wastebuilt.com e-commerce platform to keep customer equipment operating at peak performance.
• Custom Manufacturing Custom solution design and manufacturing services for unique customer specifications of steel containers and equipment.
• Equipment Financing Financing services offered to customers to support equipment purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Holds twice the amount of trash as typical 2-yard self-contained compactors, using up to 65% less energy
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WastequipcoreOthers · 1 January 2020In 2020, Wastequip added ConFab to its portfolio of brands to provide complete nationwide coverage for waste containers and related equipment. ConFab operates as a subsidiary/brand within the Wastequip portfolio, maintaining its West Coast manufacturing presence while benefiting from Wastequip's national distribution capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 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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