What Steel Fabricators does

Steel Fabricators, LLC, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the self-described largest structural steel fabricator in the state. The company provides two integrated core services: in-house structural steel fabrication and in-house steel erection, positioning itself as a single-source partner capable of handling projects of varying schedule, scope, size, and complexity. Its customer base spans general contractors and developers of commercial, entertainment, sports, marine, and public infrastructure projects — evidenced by marquee engagements such as the Hard Rock Stadium Formula One venue upgrades, Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the Broward County Convention Center, and the Port of Miami Cruise Terminal A. Bonding capacity stands at $125M for a single project and $625M aggregate, and the company maintains a .67 EMR safety rating.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based contracts, won via competitive bidding and direct negotiation with general contractors, construction managers, and government entities. The company is AISC Certified as both Fabricator and Erector and holds a Florida Licensed General Contractor credential, qualifying it for large bonded public and private work. It operates from a Fort Lauderdale headquarters and a regional office in Orlando, concentrating its footprint in Florida with selected southeastern U.S. engagements. Steel Fabricators is a subsidiary of FabSouth LLC, a diversified parent group, and markets itself primarily through its company website showcasing completed projects and a SmartRecruiters-powered careers portal.

The business model is conventional for the trade-services sector: revenue recognition occurs on a project-by-project basis with no recurring or subscription component, pricing is quote-based and non-publicly disclosed, and customer concentration is spread across multiple end markets but inherently lumpy due to large individual contract values. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales targeting project owners, general contractors, and construction managers rather than channel partners or digital funnels.

Name

Steel Fabricators

Legal name

Steel Fabricators, LLC

Website

https://sfab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Steel Fabricators, LLC is Florida's largest self-described structural steel fabricator, providing in-house fabrication and erection services to general contractors and developers of commercial, entertainment, infrastructure, and government construction projects across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Fabrication

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Structural steel fabrication
• Steel erection services
• Commercial steel construction
• AISC certified fabrication
• Structural steel contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Structural Steel Fabrication: One-time project-based revenue from fabrication and erection of structural steel for construction projects. Projects range from commercial buildings to large-scale entertainment venues and infrastructure. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on construction contracts and direct negotiation with general contractors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Steel Fabricators, LLC is a single-source structural steel fabrication and erection company providing complete in-house capabilities including steel cutting, welding, machining, fabrication, and on-site erection for large-scale construction projects. The company serves general contractors, construction managers, and government entities across Florida and the broader southeastern United States, delivering projects of varying schedule, scope, size, and complexity. Founded in 1962, it operates as the largest structural steel fabricator in Florida with AISC certification and Florida general contractor licensing.

Product overview

Steel Fabricators, LLC operates as a single-source structural steel fabrication company offering two integrated core services: structural steel fabrication and in-house steel erection. Their complete in-house capabilities allow for fast response, maximum flexibility, and unparalleled coordination on all phases of construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Steel Fabrication Complete in-house structural steel fabrication services including cutting, welding, and machining of structural steel components for commercial buildings, entertainment venues, infrastructure projects, and marine facilities. Serves general contractors, construction managers, and project owners in Florida and the southeastern United States.
• Steel Erection In-house steel erection and on-site installation services providing coordination across all phases of a construction project from fabrication through installation. Serves general contractors and construction managers on large-scale projects requiring structural steel framework installation.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• FabSouth, LLCcoreOthersSteel Fabricators, LLC is a subsidiary of FabSouth, LLC, a parent company that owns multiple steel fabrication operations. The company prominently displays FabSouth branding and is described as 'A FabSouth Company', indicating a corporate family/group structure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SME Steel Contractors: Structural steel fabricator and erector serving large commercial, sports, and institutional projects across the western U.S. Closely comparable business model with in-house detailing, fabrication, and erection, competing for the same type of general contractor and owner relationships.
• Schuff Steel (Schuff International): One of the largest structural steel fabrication and erection companies in the U.S., serving commercial, entertainment, and industrial megaprojects nationwide. Directly comparable to Steel Fabricators in core services, customer type, and project scale.
• TrueNorth Steel: Structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Comparable in offering mix (fabrication plus erection), geographic diversification across multiple U.S. regions, and AISC-certified operating model.
• Iron Steel Constructors: Structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection firm operating in the western U.S. Comparable services (fabrication plus erection), AISC certification, and focus on commercial and industrial construction.
• LeJeune Steel Company: Mid-Atlantic structural steel fabricator and erector with AISC certification and significant megaproject experience. Direct peer in capabilities, certifications, and customer profile (general contractors, developers, public owners).
• FabArc Steel: Regional structural steel fabricator and erector serving commercial and industrial projects in the U.S. Southeast. Direct comparable in scale, customer segment (general contractors and developers), and end-market mix.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest U.S. steel producer with downstream joist, deck, and structural component operations that intersect with Steel Fabricators' customer base. Not a direct fabrication competitor at the project level but a broad incumbent whose pricing and capacity decisions shape the structural steel market.
• CMC (Commercial Metals Company): Diversified steel manufacturer, recycler, and fabricated product supplier serving construction and infrastructure markets. Competes broadly with Steel Fabricators in structural steel supply while also providing upstream inputs.
• Gerdau: Major long and structural steel producer with operations across the Americas. Functions as a broad incumbent supplying raw and semi-finished steel to fabricators including Steel Fabricators, while also offering fabricated steel products in adjacent categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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