Koop Sheet Metal

What Koop Sheet Metal does

Koop Sheet Metal is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer and supplier of metal building products founded in 1958 and headquartered in Spanish Lookout, Belize. The company roll-forms metal roofing, siding, and structural steel components at its single manufacturing facility, sourcing raw steel from globally recognized mills and applying proprietary coating technologies including G90 galvanized, AZ165 Galvalume, and its own GalvaMag (zinc-aluminum-magnesium) coating, the latter claimed to deliver roughly three times the corrosion resistance of standard galvanized steel. The product portfolio spans four metal roofing profiles (Metal Tile, R-Panel, Corrugated, and Aluminum), four wood-look siding profiles (Clapboard, Dutchlap, Round Log, Board & Batten), structural framing (Steel Purlins, Hat Channel, Metal Decking), Hurricane Panels for storm protection, and 304 Stainless Steel products for coastal applications. Premium Kynar 500 PVDF paint finishes and ZXL molded-head screws round out the system.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer sales motion with no e-commerce platform; orders are taken via phone, WhatsApp, or email and are custom-cut to specification at quote-based prices that vary by gauge, coating, and finish. Koop runs its own countrywide delivery service with scheduled routes covering all six districts of Belize — Belize City, Belmopan, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, and Toledo — plus on-demand special deliveries. Customer segments include residential homeowners, commercial and industrial builders, contractors, architects, and coastal property owners, served through a horizontal segmentation approach with no enterprise-anchor concentration. No AI, software, or digital platform components are part of the offering.

Koop Sheet Metal has operated independently for over 60 years with no disclosed institutional investment, no M&A activity, no public listing, no patents, no awards, and no external management team disclosure. Recent activity indicates measured product-line expansion rather than transformational change, including the launch of Hurricane Panels, an expanded 304 Stainless Steel line, and continued promotion of GalvaMag coating technology. As a private, family-owned industrial supplier in a small Central American market, the business profile is stable and operationally mature rather than venture-scalable.

Name

Koop Sheet Metal

Legal name

Koop Sheet Metal

Website

https://koopsheet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Koop Sheet Metal is a Belize-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1958 that roll-forms metal roofing, siding, and structural steel products. It sells directly to residential, commercial, industrial, and coastal-construction customers across Belize via phone, WhatsApp, and countrywide scheduled delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Roofing & Building Products

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAFAB

Metal Roofing Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Roofing Materials & Systems

SECONDARYIMAFAMAE

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Building Envelope & Exterior Works (Roofing, Facades, Glazing)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• Metal roofing systems
• Structural steel products
• Metal building materials
• Metal siding panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Spanish Lookout

HQ country

Belize

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Roofing Products: Sale of custom-cut metal roofing sheets including Corrugated, R-Panel, and Metal Tile profiles. Products sold in various gauges and coatings with optional pre-painted finishes.
2. Metal Siding Products: Sale of metal siding panels in wood-look profiles including Clapboard, Dutchlap, Round Log, and Board & Batten styles.
3. Structural Steel Products: Sale of steel purlins, hat channels, and metal decking for framing applications. Products available in various sizes, gauges, and plain or pre-punched configurations.
4. Aluminum and Stainless Steel: Sale of aluminum roofing and 304 stainless steel products for coastal applications requiring corrosion resistance.
5. Countrywide Delivery Service: Delivery service to customers across Belize with scheduled routes and special deliveries. Part of the customer satisfaction commitment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Koop Sheet Metal manufactures and supplies metal roofing, siding, and structural steel products from its facility in Spanish Lookout, Belize. The company produces corrugated and tile-profile roofing, hurricane panels, purlins, hat channels, metal decking, fence pipes, and skylights, with countrywide delivery across Belize. The business has been operating continuously since 1958.

Product overview

Koop Sheet Metal is a manufacturer and supplier of metal building products operating since 1958 in Belize. The product portfolio centers on metal roofing (R-Panel, Corrugated, Metal Tile, and Aluminum profiles) and siding solutions (Clapboard, Dutchlap, Round Log, Board & Batten styles). These roofing and siding products are complemented by structural steel framing components including Steel Purlins (C-channel), Hat Channel for framing/furring, and Metal Decking for concrete slab construction. The company also offers Hurricane Panels for storm protection, Ridging for roof peaks, and 304 Stainless Steel products. Additional offerings include Skylights, Fence Pipes & Accessories, Aluminum & Stainless Steel Flat Sheeting and Tubing, and Tinsmith Products. All products are backed by countrywide delivery service across Belize.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Tile Roofing

Quantifiable outcome

• GalvaMag coating performs approximately three times better than galvanized coated steel in corrosion resistance
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ENGLERT: Manufacturer and installer of seamless gutters, metal roofing, and coated coil, with a portfolio that includes premium paint finishes and hurricane-rated panels. Directly comparable to Koop's roofing products and architectural metal trim.
• McElroy Metal: U.S.-based roll-former of metal roofing, siding, and structural components serving commercial and residential builders. Directly comparable to Koop Sheet Metal in product mix (panels, trims, structural steel) and custom roll-forming manufacturing model, though at national scale.
• ASC Profiles: Manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, decking, purlin, and structural products focused on light-gauge steel framing solutions. Direct one-to-one overlap with Koop's R-panel, corrugated, decking, steel purlin and hat channel lines.
• CENTRIA: Producer of architectural metal wall and roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings with high-performance coatings. Mirrors Koop's structural steel framing plus finished metal roofing/siding offering, though with a much larger installed-base footprint.
• ATAS International: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and ceiling panels with proprietary finishes and coatings. Highly comparable to Koop's premium GalvaMag and Kynar 500 tier and to its metal tile, R-panel and corrugated roofing profiles.
• Berridge Manufacturing: Custom roll-former of architectural metal roofing, wall, soffit and column-cover products with proprietary coatings and standing-seam systems. Comparable to Koop's roll-formed premium metal roofing and siding with exact-fit overlap technology.

Emerging players

• DECRA Roofing Systems: Stone-coated metal roofing products emulating tile, shake and shingle aesthetics with hurricane-impact ratings. Highly relevant peer to Koop's Metal Tile profile and Hurricane Panel offering in coastal and severe-weather markets.
• Gerard Roofing Technologies: Stone-coated steel roofing manufacturer with strong hurricane and seismic performance credentials. Comparable niche to Koop's premium weather-resistant Metal Tile and Aluminium Roofing products serving coastal Caribbean-style climate.

Broad incumbents

• Firestone Metal Products / UnaCore: Division of Firestone Building Products producing metal roofing and wall systems for commercial and architectural applications. Broad incumbent offering overlapping Koop's coated metal roofing and trim products.
• MBCI: One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of metal roofing, wall panels, and structural components for the pre-engineered metal building industry. Overlaps Koop's roofing and structural purlin/ decking offerings but operates across a much broader product portfolio and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koop-sheet-metal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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