Each year FMA’s publication, The FABRICATOR®, reaches out to subscribers in the fabricated metal product sector asking them to share financial information and feedback on current operations. A ranking is created based off data provided by each company. The FAB 40 list is sponsored by FMA’s partner, CNA Insurance.

The FAB 40 list gives the metal fabrication market an idea of how some of the leading shops performed financially the previous year and what they’re forecasting for this year. Despite the external challenges facing fabricators, this year’s FAB 40 demonstrates the high demand from customers and opportunity to boost their local economies. The FAB 40 list has become a great indicator of what’s happening in the metal fabrication industry year-over-year.

Congratulations to all FAB 40 companies, especially the ones listed below that are members of FMA (in order of ranking):

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. (MEC) – Mayville, Wis.
BTD Manufacturing Inc. – Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc. – Monticello, Minn.
Miller Welding & Machine Co. – Brookville, Pa.
General Stamping & Metalworks – South Bend, Ind.
AT&F – Cleveland
Robinson Metal, Inc. – De Pere, Wis.
EVS Metal – Riverdale, N.J.
DeWys Manufacturing Inc. – Marne, Mich.
Special Products & Mfg., Inc. – Rockwall, Texas
Progressive Metal Manufacturing – Warren, Mich.
D&S Manufacturing – Black River Falls, Wis.
Ace Metal Crafts Co. – Bensenville, Ill.
Advanced Laser Machining Inc. – Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Richards Sheet Metal Works, Inc. – Ogden, Utah

View the full 2018 FAB 40 list.

The FAB 40 list is designed as a reference only for the metal fabricating market, as participation is limited and independent verification of reported revenue from private companies is not possible.

If your company is interested in being contacted for the 2019 FAB 40 mailing, please contact Senior Editor Tim Heston.