Precision Metal Fab

What Precision Metal Fab does

Precision Metal Fab is a contract metal fabrication company based in Ponca City, Oklahoma, founded in 1978. The company provides sheet metal fabrication, stamping, CNC machining, welding, assembly, and die building and repair services. Its stated end-markets include industrial equipment, warehouse robotics, HVAC, storage tanks, and food processing, indicating a diversified B2B customer base across both durable-goods OEM and process-industry segments. Following its acquisition by Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions in December 2021, Precision Metal Fab operates as a subsidiary within Cadrex's integrated North American manufacturing platform rather than as an independent job shop.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing, with revenue generated through project-based production runs, ongoing OEM supply agreements, and die-related tooling services. The service offering spans the production lifecycle from engineering and design assistance through prototyping to full-scale production, which supports both low-volume, high-mix work and recurring higher-volume runs. Pricing model, contract structure, and unit economics are not disclosed in available materials.

Precision Metal Fab's underlying technology is conventional precision metalworking: CNC-controlled forming and machining, stamping presses, welding cells (including likely robotic welding given the assembly offering), and in-house die engineering for stamping tooling. No proprietary process technology, patents, or differentiated manufacturing IP are disclosed. The company's competitive position derives primarily from nearly five decades of accumulated trade expertise, in-house die capability that reduces customer tooling costs, and the operational leverage provided by its parent's platform integration.

Name

Precision Metal Fab

Legal name

Precision Metal Fab

Website

https://ptdie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Precision Metal Fab is a Ponca City, Oklahoma contract metal fabricator founded in 1978, offering sheet metal fabrication, stamping, CNC machining, welding, assembly, and die building services to industrial equipment, warehouse robotics, HVAC, storage, and food processing OEMs. It operates as a subsidiary of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions following its December 2021 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• Metal stamping services
• CNC laser cutting
• Welding and assembly
• Die building and repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponca City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Core offering

Precision Metal Fab provides metal cutting and forming solutions, including CNC laser cutting, stamping, metal die formation, and welding. The company also delivers sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, die building and repair, and supporting engineering, design-for-manufacturability, and prototyping services for industrial OEM customers.

Product overview

Precision Metal Fab is a precision metal fabrication company acquired by Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions in December 2021. The company operates as part of Cadrex's integrated manufacturing services platform, offering sheet metal fabrication, sheet metal stamping, precision CNC machining, welding, plastic injection molding, mechanical assembly, painting and finishing, system integration and testing, and supply chain management. Following acquisition, the company is transitioning from Precision Metal Fab branding to the Cadrex brand identity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sheet Metal Fabrication Custom sheet metal fabrication services producing cut, formed, and finished metal components for industrial equipment, warehouse robotics, HVAC, storage tank, and food processing OEMs.
• Sheet Metal Stamping Metal stamping services that produce formed metal parts using dies, available to industrial customers as a standalone contracted service within Precision Metal Fab's offering.
• CNC Laser Cutting Computer-controlled CNC laser cutting of sheet metal and plate to produce precision-cut components for industrial OEM customers.
• Welding Welding services joining fabricated and stamped metal components into sub-assemblies and finished parts for industrial, HVAC, storage tank, and food processing customers.
• Mechanical Assembly Mechanical assembly of fabricated, stamped, and welded metal components into higher-level sub-assemblies for industrial OEM customers.
• Die Building and Repair Design, build, and repair of metal dies used for stamping and forming operations, supporting both Precision Metal Fab's production and customers' tooling needs.
• Engineering, Design for Manufacturability and Prototyping Engineering and design-for-manufacturability support paired with a dedicated prototyping center that helps customers develop, test, and refine new metal components before full production.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cadrex Manufacturing SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Precision Metal Fab was acquired by Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions in December 2021. The acquisition expanded Cadrex's manufacturing capabilities in sheet metal fabrication, stamping, welding, and die building. Precision Metal Fab operates as part of Cadrex's North American manufacturing network, benefiting from expanded capacity, capabilities, and expertise while maintaining operations serving essential industries including warehouse robotics, HVAC, storage tanks, food, and industrial equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Andronaco Industries: Custom industrial fabrication company offering sheet metal, stamping, welding, and assembly. Comparable service mix and customer-base orientation to PMF.
• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Publicly-traded US contract manufacturer providing metal fabrication, stamping, welding, machining, and assembly. Closest direct peer in business model and end-market exposure, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Shape Corp: Michigan-based metal forming and fabrication company serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Directly comparable in stamping and metal forming capabilities and customer profile.
• BTD Manufacturing: Minnesota-based private metal fabricator offering stamping, welding, painting, and assembly services. Comparable contract manufacturer serving industrial and consumer OEMs across the US.
• Mid-West Forge: US-based forging and stamping manufacturer producing custom metal components. Comparable scope of metal forming operations serving industrial and OEM customers.
• Proto Labs: Digital manufacturing services company offering on-demand sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and injection molding. Competes for the same custom fabrication orders, although delivered through a digital/on-demand model.
• Empire Group Holdings: Mid-market US contract manufacturer offering metal fabrication, machining, and assembly services. Similar profile in operating as a multi-disciplinary contract fabricator serving industrial OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Leggett & Platt: Diversified large-cap manufacturer with significant metal forming and fabrication operations across multiple product categories. Much larger scale but serves overlapping industrial customers and competes for similar stamping and fabrication work.
• Olympic Steel: US metal service center and metal products manufacturer offering processing, fabrication, and component production. Adjacent in metal processing though more weighted toward distribution plus light fabrication.
• Worthington Industries: Large diversified steel processor and metal fabricator with stamping, forming, and pressure cylinder manufacturing capabilities. Overlaps with PMF in industrial sheet metal fabrication and competes for similar customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 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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