AMICO Architectural Metals

What AMICO Architectural Metals does

AMICO Architectural Metals is a division of AMICO Global that manufactures custom architectural metal products for the North American commercial, institutional, and infrastructure construction markets. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with a Canadian office in Burlington, Ontario, the company operates a build-to-order manufacturing model serving architects, contractors, and building owners who specify high-finish facade, screen, cladding, grating, and decorative panel systems.

The product portfolio spans five core lines: Architectural Expanded Mesh (including APEX pattern series and Gradient Mesh with variable strand widths), Perforated Metal, Laser Cut Panels, Plank Grating, and FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) Architectural Panels. Underlying technology includes the proprietary "Picture PERFect" process that converts raster artwork into perforated patterns, Gradient Mesh geometry, and four proprietary attachment systems (Continuum, Rapid Rail, Quick-Cleat, and PanelFlow). Manufacturing lead times are approximately 90 days from purchase order to delivery, with the company providing design-assist services including shop drawings and engineering stamps.

The business model is project-based: revenue is generated from one-time sales of custom-fabricated products, with pricing determined per project by material substrate, pattern complexity, finish specification, and panel dimensions. Go-to-market is a field sales model organized around regional representatives, supplemented by AIA continuing education courses, lunch-and-learn sessions, and webinars aimed at embedding AMICO in architectural specifications during the design phase. Buy America, Build America (BABA) compliance has been secured to support federally funded project capture.

Name

AMICO Architectural Metals

Legal name

AMICO Global

Website

https://amicoarchitectural.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMICO Architectural Metals is a Birmingham, Alabama-based manufacturer of custom architectural metal products — including expanded mesh, perforated metal, laser-cut panels, plank grating, and FRP panels — serving architects, contractors, and building owners through build-to-order project sales across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Products

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

Keywords

• Architectural metal products
• Expanded mesh panels
• Perforated metal panels
• Laser cut panels
• Metal facade systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Metal Products: AMICO generates revenue through the sale of custom architectural metal products including expanded mesh, perforated metal panels, laser-cut panels, plank grating, and FRP panels. Products are manufactured to order based on project specifications. Revenue is project-based with typical project values determined by scope, material, and fabrication complexity. AMICO provides shop drawings, engineering stamps, and finished products ready for installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMICO Architectural Metals manufactures custom architectural metal products for commercial and institutional building projects. Core offerings include expanded mesh, perforated metal panels, laser-cut panels, plank grating, and FRP architectural panels, all built-to-order with project-specific shop drawings, engineering stamps, and proprietary attachment systems. Products are prefabricated and delivered ready to install for applications including exterior facades, parking garage screens, ceilings, interiors, railing infill, sunshades, equipment screens, and rooftop screens.

Product overview

AMICO Architectural Metals is a manufacturer of architectural metal products comprising five core product lines: Expanded Mesh (including standard, gradient, and architectural variants such as APEX01-05, Siro, De Moda, and others), Perforated Metal (with all-across, turret press custom, and Picture PERFect proprietary image perforation options), Laser Cut Panels, Plank Grating, and FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) Architectural Panels. The product portfolio is complemented by design tools including an online Perforated Metal Panel Configurator, downloadable BIM/Revit files, and four attachment systems (Continuum, Rapid Rail, Quick-Cleat, PanelFlow) for installation. Products serve diverse applications including exterior facades, parking garage screens, ceilings, interiors, railing infills, sunshades, rooftop screens, equipment screens, landscaping, and signage. AMICO operates as a build-to-order manufacturer providing shop drawings, fabrication services, and engineered stamped plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Continuum Attachment System: Attachment system for interior or exterior expanded mesh panels with discrete, seamless appearance
• Rapid Rail Attachment System
• Quick-Cleat Attachment System
• PanelFlow Attachment System
• Picture PERFect

Products and services

• Architectural Expanded Mesh Flagship expanded mesh product line featuring named pattern variants (APEX01 through APEX05, Siro, De Moda, Bellesa, Luxos, Cativar, Modig, Hinter, Gracia) with varying visual open percentages, used for facades, ceilings, sunshades, and railing applications on commercial and institutional buildings.
• Standard Expanded Mesh Flattened expanded mesh for architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture; used to create geometric patterns, modulate light and transparency, and serve as functional barriers for railing infills, screens, and walkways.
• Gradient Expanded Mesh Custom mesh product where holes remain consistent row-to-row but strand width varies during manufacturing, producing gradient effects for sight-line obscuring in select areas while increasing airflow elsewhere; used in sunshades and parking garage applications.
• Perforated Metal Metal panels produced by punching holes using press technology, available in three manufacturing variations: all-across perforation (cost-effective), turret press custom perforation (high design flexibility with dimpling options), and Picture PERFect image perforation. Used for facades, screens, ceilings, interiors, and sunshades.
• Laser Cut Panels Custom laser-cut metal panels offering design flexibility without specialized tools, available with pre-designed pattern collections (Moorish, Geometric, Organic, Block, Large Shape) or fully custom designs with minimum 3/4 inch openings, for unique architectural surfaces.
• Plank Grating Architectural plank grating typically used in industrial walkways but repurposed for facade applications, featuring reflective properties that create contrasting sheen effects when placed behind the grating.
• FRP Architectural Panels Fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels manufactured by interweaving and molding fiberglass with thermoset resin and UV inhibitors, offering high durability for security barriers, architectural screens, and walking surfaces. Available in SQ-115, SQ-1515, SQ-22, REC-1114, and REC-1516 grid configurations.
• Picture PERFect Image Perforation Proprietary process that converts raster images (photographs, graphics, textures) into perforated metal patterns, enabling high-resolution image reproduction for facades, screens, feature walls, signage, and sunshades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings with high daylight levels command 5%-6% rent premium over spaces with low daylight levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Morin Corporation: Producer of architectural metal wall panel systems including perforated and rainscreen panels for commercial buildings. Comparable in facade products and specification support, broader in product line.
• Centria: Established manufacturer of architectural metal wall systems and insulated panels serving commercial and industrial buildings. Overlaps with AMICO in facade/cladding but operates across a broader envelope product portfolio.
• W.S. Tyler: Manufacturer of woven wire mesh and perforated metal serving architectural and industrial markets. Comparable in architectural mesh offerings but with a stronger industrial screening heritage.
• ATAS International: Manufacturer of architectural metal wall panels, roofing, and accessories. Overlaps with AMICO in perforated and architectural panels but is broader in scope across roofing and cladding.

Direct peers

• McNichols: Leading North American supplier of perforated metal, expanded metal, and wire mesh with a dedicated architectural line. Comparable product portfolio and broad contractor/architect customer base, though distribution-led versus AMICO's fab-led model.
• Accurate Perforating: Custom perforated metal manufacturer serving architectural and industrial applications. Comparable in custom perforation capabilities and project-based quoting, though with less emphasis on signature facade projects.
• Citadel Architectural Products: Manufacturer of architectural metal cladding, perforated panels, and column covers. Closely comparable in building envelope products, attachment systems, and architectural specification-driven sales motion.
• Hendrick Architectural: Manufacturer of architectural perforated metal and expanded metal products for facades, sunshades, and screens. Most direct comparable in product mix, specification-driven GTM, and attachment-system offerings within architectural metal.
• DAMS (Decorative Architectural Metals Solutions): Custom architectural metalwork fabricator producing perforated panels, expanded mesh, and ornamental metalwork. Comparable in build-to-order fabrication and design-support services to architects.

Emerging players

• Pure Metal Inc. Specialty architectural perforated and laser-cut metal manufacturer with focus on custom facade and feature wall applications. Comparable in custom perforation and laser-cut capabilities with a more boutique positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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