What Sheet Metal Specialists does

Sheet Metal Specialists, LLC is a privately held custom sheet metal fabrication and installation company headquartered in a 33,000 square foot facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The firm operates two core product lines: ductwork fabrication (rectangular or round duct in galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and PVC, produced to SMACNA standards) and specialty fabrication (one-of-a-kind custom items including roof curbs, drain pans, hoods, counters, pass-thrus, copper reception counters, aluminum photo booths, custom heat exchangers, and stainless steel elevator kiosks). The company maintains over 75,000 lbs of sheet metal and structural shapes in inventory and runs 200+ pieces of fabrication machinery, enabling rapid response to project specifications.

The business operates a direct sales-led go-to-market, taking custom orders from enterprise customers and delivering them through in-house fabrication followed by field installation by a staff of 15+ mechanics. Customer segments span healthcare facilities (Hershey Medical Center), food manufacturing (Reese's, Conagra Foods, Fresh Express), industrial manufacturing (TE Connectivity), beverage/brewery (Troegs Brewery), government (PennDOT Test Lab), restaurant/hospitality (Houlihans, Tonino's Pizzeria), and entertainment (Hershey Park). The firm is ASHE certified for healthcare facility engineering and is a COSTARS approved vendor for Pennsylvania state procurement. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through one-time project contracts for fabrication and installation services, with occasional onsite welding engagements. Operating geographies include Pennsylvania and adjacent states such as New Jersey.

Name

Sheet Metal Specialists

Legal name

Sheet Metal Specialists, LLC

Website

https://smspecialists.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheet Metal Specialists, LLC is a Harrisburg, PA custom sheet metal fabricator producing ductwork and one-of-a-kind specialty items in multiple metals for healthcare, food manufacturing, industrial, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Fabrication and HVAC Ductwork Manufacturing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ductwork Installation & Replacement (Supply/Return) (HSAOAGAC), Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• HVAC ductwork manufacturing
• Custom metal fabrication
• Industrial welding services
• Metal duct installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ductwork Fabrication and Installation: Fabrication and installation of galvanized, stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and PVC ductwork in round or rectangular configurations. Includes welded duct for specialized applications.
2. Specialty/Custom Fabrication: Custom one-of-a-kind fabrication including stainless steel counters, pass-thrus, copper reception counters, aluminum photo booths, roof curbs, adaptors, drain pans, belt guards, hoppers, and breechings.
3. Onsite Welding Services: Welding services performed either in-shop or onsite at customer locations, working with galvanized, stainless, aluminum, and carbon steel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Sheet Metal Specialists fabricates and installs custom sheet metal ductwork and specialty metal components from its 33,000 square foot facility in Harrisburg, PA. The company works in galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, PVC, and perforated metal, producing rectangular and round ductwork following SMACNA standards along with one-of-a-kind custom fabrications such as roof curbs, hoods, counters, pass-thrus, and elevator kiosks. A 15+ mechanic field crew handles installation, supported by 75,000+ lbs of stocked material and 200+ pieces of machinery for rapid turnaround.

Product overview

Sheet Metal Specialists is a sheet metal fabrication company offering two core product lines: Ductwork Fabrication (rectangular/round duct in various metals including galvanized, stainless, aluminum, carbon steel, and PVC) and Specialty Fabrication (custom items including roof curbs, adaptors, drain pans, hoods, counters, and one-of-a-kind custom projects). The company also provides complementary installation services including Custom AHU Installation and welding services. The company operates a 33,000 square foot facility with over 200 pieces of machinery and stocks over 75,000 lbs of sheet metal and structural shapes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ductwork Fabrication Fabrication of rectangular or round ductwork in galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and PVC, with welded or standard duct joints. Conforms to SMACNA standards and supports kitchen exhaust, breechings, flues, shower exhaust, and fume exhaust applications.
• Specialty Fabrication Custom fabrication of stainless steel hoods and counters, roof curbs and adaptors, drain pans, belt guards, hoppers, catwalks, breechings, pass-thrus, copper reception counters, aluminum photo booths, custom heat exchangers, and stainless steel elevator kiosks, including long-span items such as a 63-foot curb adaptor.
• Custom AHU Installation Custom Air Handling Unit (AHU) installation services, including rooftop AHU replacement and custom AHU curb adaptors.
• Welding Services In-house and onsite welding services for galvanized, stainless, aluminum, and carbon steel, supporting both fabrication and field installation work.
• Ductwork Installation Field installation of fabricated ductwork by a staff of 15+ mechanics supporting demanding installation schedules.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: Large publicly traded mechanical contractor providing HVAC installation, ductwork fabrication, and sheet metal services across the U.S. Operates in SMS's category at national scale; comparable on ductwork fabrication and commercial HVAC installation, but with vastly greater resources.
• Limbach Holdings: National mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, and specialty sheet metal fabrication/installation. Comparable because they serve the same enterprise customer base with similar ductwork and custom metal capabilities, though at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint than SMS.
• EMCOR Group: Diversified facilities services and mechanical contractor including HVAC ductwork and sheet metal fabrication. Comparable on offering scope, including custom metalwork for commercial/industrial customers; SMS is a sub-scale regional peer.
• TDIndustries: Large employee-owned mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and sheet metal fabrication services across the south-central U.S. Comparable on integrated fabrication-plus-installation model and enterprise customer focus, though operating in different geographies.
• APi Group: Global provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services with significant exposure to HVAC ductwork and sheet metal fabrication through subsidiaries. Comparable in service category, particularly on the specialty fabrication side SMS emphasizes.

Regional players

• Region Mechanical Services: Regional HVAC and sheet metal contractor serving the mid-Atlantic with ductwork fabrication and installation. Comparable on ductwork scope and customer verticals but competing primarily in different sub-markets of the same region as SMS.

Direct peers

• Sheet Metal Connectors Inc. U.S. manufacturer of ductwork components and fittings (e.g., duct corners, connectors) widely used by HVAC contractors. Comparable on the ductwork product side; SMS competes with SMCi as a supplier versus fabricator of standard duct components.
• Binsky & Snyder Service Experts: Central Pennsylvania-based mechanical contractor offering HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and sheet metal fabrication. Comparable to SMS on regional mid-Atlantic presence, sheet metal capability, and enterprise customer mix including industrial and healthcare clients.
• W.F. Hannan & Sons: Mid-Atlantic mechanical contractor and custom sheet metal fabricator serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in the Pennsylvania/Maryland/Virginia region. Direct regional peer with overlapping ductwork fabrication, custom metalwork, and installation services.
• McCormick Fabrication & Mechanical: Custom sheet metal and HVAC fabrication/installation contractor serving the mid-Atlantic. Comparable on ductwork fabrication across multiple metal types, custom specialty items, and field installation model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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