What Riverside Industries does

Riverside Industries LLC is a family-owned, full-service metal fabrication and contract manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Huron, South Dakota. Originally established to manufacture metal equipment for local hog farmers, the company has evolved into a vertically integrated OEM supplier serving the oil & gas, energy, agriculture, transportation, and construction industries. The company operates a single manufacturing facility exceeding 100,000 square feet and maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification (PRI, Certificate Number 22683) and AWS-certified welding shop status.

The company's capability stack spans the full fabrication value chain: laser cutting via a Bystronic ByStar 10kW fiber laser with ByTrans automation (6x12 ft bed, 0.02" to 1.25" thickness) plus tube laser cutting for pipe, channel, angle, and structural shapes up to 10" round; CNC machining (DNS Puma 2100 and 2600MSB lathes, Hardinge T42, HAAS TL-2, DOOSAN DNM 650); 30 MIG welding stations staffed by 25 certified welders plus 4 robotic welding stations and 2 robot spot welders (capacity up to 35 ft and 10,000 lbs); CNC precision forming via four press brakes (Xpert 80 through Xpert Pro 200 tons); Davi MCA 2520 4-roll CNC roll forming; a fully integrated powder coating line; and quality control using CMM 3D scanning and Creaform inspection. The company also markets a proprietary line of heavy-duty burn barrels (four sizes from 32"x58" through 64.5"x117") under the Riverside Burn Barrels sub-brand.

The business model is sales-led and quote-based. Contract manufacturing revenue is generated through RFQ-driven engagements with industrial OEMs, with pricing determined per project based on complexity, material, and volume. Value-added services (packaging, assembly, inventory control, shipping, metal sales) are bundled into contract manufacturing engagements or sold standalone. The burn barrel product line is sold through a U.S. dealer and distributor network and direct channels. The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue or headcount, and has no parent company, institutional investors, public listings, or documented M&A activity.

Name

Riverside Industries

Legal name

Riverside Industries LLC

Website

https://riversideindustriesllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Riverside Industries is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified full-service metal fabrication and contract manufacturer based in Huron, South Dakota, serving industrial OEMs in oil & gas, energy, agriculture, transportation, and construction with laser cutting, CNC machining, welding, forming, and powder coating services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Metal Fabrication & Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing
• Metal fabrication
• Laser cutting services
• CNC machining services
• Welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Huron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Riverside Industries generates revenue primarily through full-service contract manufacturing. They provide metal fabrication services including laser cutting, CNC machining, welding, forming, powder coating, and assembly for OEM manufacturers. Revenue is earned on a project/job basis, typically through RFQ engagement. Services are sold as custom fabrication runs from prototype through high-volume production, with pricing based on complexity, material, and volume.
2. Burn Barrel and Incinerator Product Sales: Sale of proprietary burn barrel and incinerator products through a dealer/distributor network and direct sales. Products include Small (32" x 58"), Medium (37.5" x 79"), Large (59" x 100.5"), and Extra Large (64.5" x 117") burn barrels. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases via distributors and direct dealer channels.
3. Value-Added Services: Additional revenue streams include packaging, assembly services, inventory control, shipping, and metal sales. These are bundled with contract manufacturing or offered as standalone services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riverside Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 certified full-service contract manufacturer providing metal fabrication services including laser cutting, CNC machining, MIG and robotic welding, CNC precision forming, roll forming, powder coating, stamping, saw cutting, and assembly. The company also manufactures and sells proprietary heavy-duty burn barrel/incinerator products in four sizes through a U.S. dealer/distributor network, serving OEMs across oil & gas, construction, agriculture, transportation, and energy sectors.

Product overview

Riverside Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 certified full-service contract manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal fabrication services and burn barrel products. The company operates two distinct product lines: (1) a complete burn barrel/incinerator product line featuring Small (32" X 58"), Medium (37.5" X 79"), Large (59" X 100.5"), and Extra Large (64.5" X 117") models, all constructed with 3/16" heavy-duty steel for durability; and (2) comprehensive fabrication services including laser cutting (Bystronic ByStar 10kW Fiber), CNC machining (milling and turning), MIG and robotic welding (30 stations, 25 welders), CNC precision forming, roll forming (4-roll Davi MCA 2520), powder coating, saw cutting, stamping, and quality control. The company serves industries including oil & gas, energy, agriculture, transportation, and construction, with a focus on OEMs requiring scalable production from prototype through high-volume runs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riverside Burn Barrels: A sub-brand/product line specializing in incinerators and burn barrels for waste management, available in various sizes (Small 32" x 58", Medium 37.5" x 79", Large 59" x 100.5", Extra Large 64.5" x 117") designed for agricultural, construction, and industrial applications.

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing Services
• Laser Cutting Services
• CNC Machining Services
• Welding Services (MIG & Robotic)
• Powder Coating Services
• Roll Forming Services
• CNC Precision Forming Services
• Saw Cutting Services
• Stamping Services
• Quality Control Services
• Small Burning Barrel (32" X 58")
• Medium Burning Barrel (37.5" X 79")
• Large Burning Barrel (59" X 100.5")
• Extra Large Burning Barrel (64.5" X 117")

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 welding stations and 25 certified welders ensure scalable welding production
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Burn Barrel Dealers and DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRiverside Industries partners with trusted distributors to ensure easy access to high-quality burn barrels across the U.S. The company provides a dealer locator tool and actively recruits new dealers to expand regional coverage. Dealers range from industrial supply stores to farm equipment retailers, covering homeowners, farmers, and industrial operators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): Public full-service contract metal manufacturer serving heavy equipment, construction, forestry, military, agriculture, and energy OEMs. Highly comparable business model — laser/plasma cutting, machining, robotic welding, forming, powder coating, and assembly under one roof, making it the closest direct peer to Riverside Industries.
• BTD Manufacturing: Family-owned Midwest contract metal fabricator providing laser cutting, stamping, welding, painting, and assembly to OEMs across multiple industries. Mirrors Riverside's vertical-integration thesis and target verticals (agriculture, construction, energy) and is a strong comparable in scale and customer mix.
• Empire Industries: Contract manufacturer focused on heavy industrial fabrication and precision engineered components for energy, infrastructure, and industrial customers. Comparable in scope of welding/forming/machining services and in its emphasis on serving demanding OEM specifications across cyclical end markets.
• Manitowoc Tool & Engineering: Mid-size Midwest contract metal fabricator offering CNC machining, metal stamping, fabrication, and assembly to OEMs in agriculture, defense, construction, and industrial markets. Operates a full-service model under one roof similar to Riverside's vertical integration strategy and similar multi-industry OEM customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone Building Brands: Large manufacturer of exterior building products, including metal components (steel framing, panels, accessories) for construction applications. Different in distribution model (B2C building products) but materially comparable as a contract metal manufacturer serving heavy equipment and construction end markets.
• Metaltek International: Network of foundries and metal component manufacturers providing castings, fabrications, and machined components to industrial markets. Overlaps with Riverside in serving heavy industrial customers with custom metal components and assembled products.
• Worthington Industries: Large diversified metal processing and pressure cylinder manufacturer with fabrication-oriented consumer and industrial product lines. Operates across many of the same downstream industries (construction, agriculture, energy, transportation) — broader incumbent competitor with adjacent capabilities and scale advantages.
• Wyman Gordon: Precision forging supplier producing complex metal components for aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. Comparable in delivering engineered metal components with high quality requirements for industrial OEM customers, though at higher precision tier.
• Doncasters Group: Global manufacturer of complex metal components and assemblies serving aerospace, industrial gas turbines, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable as a contract manufacturer of precision metal components with rigorous quality certifications for demanding OEM customers.
• Olympic Steel: Metal service center and fabrication company offering processing, cutting, machining, forming, and contract manufacturing to industrial customers. Significant player in the same end-markets with broader distribution; comparable contract manufacturing arm to Riverside's OEM service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 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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