The U.S. iron fabrication industry has shown much resilience as American manufacturing continues to surge. Key industry statistics remain stable without a significant decline in employment growth or sales statistics.
The latest data from IndustryNet encompass key metrics:
• Number of companies and jobs.
• Job change over one year.
• Average sales.
• Top 10 by employees.
• Top 10 by square footage.
These metrics suggest that the U.S. iron fabrication industry is trending well alongside U.S. manufacturing as a whole.
Number of companies and jobs
Data collected by IndustryNet show that there are currently 107 iron fabrication companies operating in the U.S., employing 5,203 workers nationwide.
Job change over one year
Last year, the U.S. iron fabrication industry accounted for 5,205 jobs. New data show that employment has only declined a negligible 0.04 percent, implying a steady job market.
Average sales
Remarkably, average sales statistics over last year coincide with job change statistics. Last year, the U.S. iron fabrication industry reported $616.39 billion in sales. New data show that average sales are currently $616.64 billion, a 0.04 percent increase.
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Top 10 iron fabrication companies by employees
IndustryNet data shows the top 10 iron fabrication companies, ranked by the number of employees:
United States Steel Corp., Gary Works
United States Steel Corp., Gary Works also operates blast furnaces and steel mills.
Location: Gary, Indiana
Employees: 4,000
U.S. Pipe Fabrication LLC has additional competencies in aluminum rolling and drawing.
Location: Orlando, Florida
Employees: 150
EBAA Iron Inc. has another iron foundry in Albany, Texas.
Location: Eastland, Texas
Employees: 125
Vigor Works also manufactures architectural metal work.
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Employees: 120
Romak Iron Works specializes in architectural and ornamental metal work.
Location: Benicia, California
Employees: 80
K & K Iron Works LLC. also has capabilities in architectural metal work.
Location: McCook, Illinois
Employees: 50
Able Iron Works Inc. operates in three locations nationwide.
Location: Pomona, California
Employees: 48
Berger Iron Works can also perform architectural metal work.
Location: Houston, Texas
Employees: 45
Lambert Ornamental Iron is another iron fabrication company located in Texas.
Location: Haltom City, Texas
Employees: 35
Like many other iron fabrication companies, Covert Iron Works specializes in architectural metal work.
Location: Cudahy, California
Employees: 32
Top 10 iron fabrication companies by square footage
IndustryNet data also shows the top 10 iron fabrication companies, ranked by square footage:
EBAA Iron Inc. also has a facility in Albany, Texas.
Location: Eastland, Texas
Square footage: 500,000
Additionally, Smith Ironworks Inc. has another plant site in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Location: Lyerly, Georgia
Square footage: 60,000
Suffolk Iron Works Inc. can perform metal products fabrication as well.
Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Square footage: 40,000
Metro-Tex Fabricators Inc. has the largest iron fabrication facility in Houston.
Location: Houston, Texas
Square footage: 37,000
Kenco Wire & Iron Products, Inc.
Kenco Wire & Iron Products Inc. also produces wire products and cold finishing of rolled steel shapes.
Location: Keansburg, New Jersey
Square footage: 27,000
U.S. Pipe Fabrication LLC. has four plant sites nationwide.
Location: Orlando, Florida
Square footage: 25,000
Berger Iron Works can also perform architectural metal work.
Location: Houston, Texas
Square footage: 24,000
Able Iron Works Inc. operates three facilities in the U.S.
Location: Pomona, California
Square footage: 20,000
Kelly Iron Works also fabricates metal work for architectural projects.
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
Square footage: 20,000
Architectural Iron Co. Inc. is another iron fabrication company that can also manufacture architectural metal work.
Location: Milford, Pennsylvania
Square footage: 18,000
For more information
IndustryNet continuously collects data on over 400,000 manufacturers and suppliers of more than 10,000 industrial products and services. Utilizing this resource, a customer can assemble a list of iron fabrication companies in their area that can provide the necessary products and services. Businesses can also readily obtain quotes and contact suppliers directly.
