architectural metal

What architectural metal does

Architectural Metal, Inc. (AMI) is a privately held specialty subcontractor founded in 1993 and headquartered in Hopland, California, that designs, fabricates, and installs custom metal roof and wall cladding systems for building exteriors and interiors. The company serves high-end residential, commercial, winery and hospitality, institutional (schools, colleges), aviation, and pre-engineered metal building projects across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, working directly with architects, contractors, and project owners from design consultation through installation. AMI is an authorized installer for a broad set of premium cladding manufacturers including Americlad, Dri-Design, Equitone, Metal Sales, Rheinzink, Trespa, VMzinc, Pac-Clad, AEP-SPAN, and Parklex, and imports specialty materials such as European zinc from France, Germany, and Switzerland.

The company operates in-house CNC computerized fabrication using JORNS 21'-0" and SCHECHTL MAXX 10'-0" sheet metal equipment, enabling rapid prototyping, mock-ups, and project-specific fabrication of materials including CorTen weathering steel, copper, bronze, zinc, and stainless steel. Its core product lines include metal roofing, metal wall panels, aluminum composite materials (ACM), rain screen systems, custom metal applications, and a fire-safe design line that includes WUI-compliant exterior envelopes. Revenue is generated through project-based, custom-quoted contracts with pricing determined by material, system type, project size, and complexity; no public pricing exists.

AMI's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting architects and contractors at the design stage, supplemented by earned media in architectural publications (ArchDaily, New York Times, Press Democrat) and listings on Houzz and Yelp. The firm has no disclosed financials, no outside investors, no parent company, and no public reporting obligations. Recognition includes the 2024 Copper in Architecture Award for the Madrone Ridge project in Sonoma County.

Name

architectural metal

Legal name

Architectural Metal, Inc.

Website

https://architecturalmetalinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Architectural Metal, Inc. is a privately held, Hopland, California-based specialty subcontractor founded in 1993 that designs, fabricates, and installs custom metal roof, wall, and rain screen systems for high-end residential, commercial, winery, institutional, and aviation clients across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Fabrication and Installation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB), Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Metal roofing systems
• Metal wall cladding
• Rain screen systems
• Architectural sheet metal

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication and Installation: AMI designs, fabricates and installs custom metal roof and wall systems for building exteriors and interiors. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for commercial and residential projects.
2. Material Supply and Specification Services: AMI provides assistance in project design, details and project specification development as part of their service offering.
3. Rain Screen System Installation: Installation services for aluminum composite, cement-fiber, phenolic resin and wood composite rain screen systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Architectural Metal, Inc. fabricates and installs custom metal roof and wall systems for building exteriors and interiors, including aluminum composite, cement-fiber, phenolic resin, and wood composite rain screen systems. The company provides in-house project design assistance, detailing, specification development, CNC sheet metal fabrication, and full installation services using specialty materials such as zinc, copper, bronze, CorTen weathering steel, and stainless steel.

Product overview

Architectural Metal, Inc. is a custom metal fabrication and installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal roof and wall systems for building exteriors and interiors. The core offerings include Metal Roofing, Fire Safe Design, Metal Wall Panels, Aluminum Composite Materials (ACM), Rain Screens, and Custom Metal Applications. These products are supported by in-house CNC fabrication capabilities and installation services. The company specializes in both standard systems from partner manufacturers (Americlad, Dri-Design, Pac-Clad, Rheinzink, VMZinc, Equitone, Trespa, Parklex) and fully customized project-specific solutions. Specialty materials include zinc, copper, bronze, Corten steel, and stainless steel, with the company being one of the largest providers of European zinc roof and wall systems in Northern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Metal roofs made from 30-60% recycled material
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jim Murphy & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry and architectural design partner firm that collaborates with AMI on projects.
• Redhorse ConstructorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner collaborating with AMI on building projects.
• Cello & Maudru ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner working with AMI on projects.
• Thompson BrooksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm partner.
• Backen Gillam KroegercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor architectural firm partner for AMI projects.
• Aidlin Darling DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop architectural firm partner collaborating with AMI.
• BAR ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm partner with ongoing project collaboration.
• D.ARC GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural design partner.
• AmericladcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized to install Americlad architectural metal products including cladding systems.
• Dri-DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized to install Dri-Design wall panel systems offering nearly endless design possibilities with unlimited colors, finishes, and materials.
• EquitonecoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI installs Equitone through-colored fibre cement facade material.
• Metal Sales ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized installer for Metal Sales metal roof and wall panel systems including Galvalume, Mistique Plus, and SupraTique finishes.
• AEP-SPANcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized installer for AEP-SPAN metal roof and wall systems including Vintage, Rustic, ZACtique II, and Zincalume finishes.
• RheinzinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized installer for Rheinzink natural zinc materials including Blue-Grey and Graphite pre-weathered finishes.
• TrespacoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI installs Trespa Meteon rain screen, a decorative high-pressure compact laminate panel.
• VMzinccoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized installer for VMzinc natural zinc materials including Quartz, Anthra, and Pigmento series, plus Standing-Seam, Dexter, and Interlocking wall panel systems.
• Parklex (Prodema)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMI installs Parklex Prodema high-density laminate timber rain screen facade panels with Everlook component.
• Pac-Clad (Petersen)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMI is authorized installer for PAC-CLAD architectural metal wall and roof systems made of industrial-grade steel and aluminum.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A. Zahner Company: Premier architectural metal fabrication firm specializing in custom metal exteriors, surfaces, and structures for high-end commercial and cultural buildings. Highly comparable to AMI in custom architectural metalwork, premium clientele, and design-driven project model.
• MG McGrath: Custom architectural metal and glass contractor serving Upper Midwest commercial and luxury projects. Closely comparable in offering custom metal wall panels, composite cladding, and architectural sheet metal with design-assist and in-house fabrication.
• W.F. Norman Corporation: Specialty sheet metal fabricator producing architectural metal products including cornices, panels, and decorative metalwork. Comparable as a niche architectural sheet metal manufacturer targeting restoration and custom building projects.
• Revere Copper Products: Manufacturer of copper roofing, wall systems, and architectural products. Highly comparable as a specialty architectural metal producer whose materials (copper) AMI specifies and fabricates for premium projects.
• CopperCraft: Custom copper and metal fabrication company producing architectural metalwork, roofing, and decorative elements. Comparable as a custom architectural metal fabricator serving high-end residential and commercial projects.

Broad incumbents

• Berridge Manufacturing Company: Established national manufacturer of architectural metal roofing and wall systems with deep product catalog. Comparable as a metal roofing and wall panel producer whose products AMI is authorized to install (Pac-Clad/AEP-SPAN competitor).
• CENTRIA: Large national manufacturer of architectural metal wall and roof systems for commercial construction. Comparable as a manufacturer of metal cladding systems AMI specifies and installs, and a potential large-scale competitive threat.
• ATAS International: National manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and ceiling systems for commercial and residential projects. Comparable product lines to AMI's metal roofing and wall panel offerings.
• VMzinc: European manufacturer of architectural zinc roofing and wall cladding systems. AMI is an authorized VMzinc installer, making VMzinc both a supplier and a comparable specialty architectural zinc systems provider.
• Rheinzink: European manufacturer of architectural titanium-zinc roofing, facade, and gutter systems. AMI is an authorized Rheinzink installer, providing direct product overlap in premium zinc cladding systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 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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