Metal Fabrication Company - Aerospace & Defense Contractor
Business Description
Established Metal Fabrication Company specializing in aerospace and defense contracting, operating continuously since 1965 with nearly six decades of industry expertise. This well-positioned enterprise serves as a comprehensive solution provider for industrial sheet metal fabrication and specialized equipment installation across Southern New England.
Core Competencies:
• Industrial sheet metal fabrication and custom manufacturing
• Dust collector systems design and installation
• Air make-up and exhaust system implementation
• Spray booth installation and configuration
• Air compressor ductwork systems
• Complete project management from design through installation
Operational Excellence:
The company maintains sophisticated shop machinery and advanced field equipment, including fork trucks and man-lifts, enabling comprehensive project execution capabilities. Their technical infrastructure supports projects of varying scale and complexity, from small business requirements to major industrial manufacturing applications.
Market Position:
With established relationships across Connecticut's industrial sector, the company has built a reputation for technical expertise and reliable service delivery. Their customer base spans major industrial manufacturers and small businesses, demonstrating versatility in market segmentation and project scope management.
Competitive Advantages:
• Nearly 60 years of continuous operation and market presence
• Comprehensive industry knowledge across multiple sectors
• Investment in modern equipment and technology infrastructure
• Experienced technical, sales, and installation personnel
• Full-service capabilities from initial design through final installation
• Established customer relationships and proven track record
The business represents a stable, profitable operation with strong market positioning in the metal fabrication industry, offering significant growth potential for qualified buyers seeking an established enterprise with comprehensive capabilities and long-standing customer relationships.
Core Competencies:
• Industrial sheet metal fabrication and custom manufacturing
• Dust collector systems design and installation
• Air make-up and exhaust system implementation
• Spray booth installation and configuration
• Air compressor ductwork systems
• Complete project management from design through installation
Operational Excellence:
The company maintains sophisticated shop machinery and advanced field equipment, including fork trucks and man-lifts, enabling comprehensive project execution capabilities. Their technical infrastructure supports projects of varying scale and complexity, from small business requirements to major industrial manufacturing applications.
Market Position:
With established relationships across Connecticut's industrial sector, the company has built a reputation for technical expertise and reliable service delivery. Their customer base spans major industrial manufacturers and small businesses, demonstrating versatility in market segmentation and project scope management.
Competitive Advantages:
• Nearly 60 years of continuous operation and market presence
• Comprehensive industry knowledge across multiple sectors
• Investment in modern equipment and technology infrastructure
• Experienced technical, sales, and installation personnel
• Full-service capabilities from initial design through final installation
• Established customer relationships and proven track record
The business represents a stable, profitable operation with strong market positioning in the metal fabrication industry, offering significant growth potential for qualified buyers seeking an established enterprise with comprehensive capabilities and long-standing customer relationships.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 61
- Employees
- 19 (16 Full-time, 3 Contractors)
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The Company's standalone facility Connecticut has served as its operating base since 1980 and is well suited to continuing operations. Centrally located in the state of Connecticut and proximity to major highways puts this headquarters in optimal position. Lease renews in December 2026, with 5-year term and 5-year renewal option.
- Website
- Show Website URL
- Market Outlook / Competition
- As a fabricator serving CT/Northeast defense and aerospace, we are in about as favorable a demand environment as this industry has seen in decades.
Connecticut is unusual in the national picture: it leads the country in aircraft engine manufacturing concentration and ranks first in defense contract spending per capita, with a base the Aerospace Industries Association puts at more than 113,000 jobs, $63.8 billion in economic output, and over $25 billion contributed to state GDP.
The federal budget is pouring fuel on this: The FY2027 defense request is historic in scale — roughly $1.5 trillion in total national security spending, with $65.8 billion in shipbuilding — the largest shipbuilding budget adjusted for inflation since 1962 — and munitions procurement jumping to $76.3 billion from $26.8 billion in FY26. Munitions, missile defense, autonomy/drones, and space are the fastest-growing lines, which reflects a broader set of programs. - Opportunities for Growth
- Management identifies the Company's biggest growth opportunity as geographic expansion and served-market diversification beyond its current Connecticut-centered footprint.
The company engages in very little formal marketing, relying instead on its long-standing customer relationships, brand reputation and word of mouth within the industrial and aerospace communities it serves.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 27,113
- Rent
- $17,000 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 12/31/2026
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Owner will provide 4 weeks of training and support during the transition. There is also an option for a contractual part-time consulting arrangement for 12 months.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2555362
- Listing Views
- 13
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