6 Metal Fabrication Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Metal Fabrication Business

A metal fabricator builds machines and structures from raw metal materials. The metal fabrication process involves cutting, burning, welding, machining, forming, and assembling to create metal products.

It would help if you had at least a high school diploma and technical training before starting the metal fabrication business. The fabrication job also requires basic reading and math skills.

Be aware that the metal fabrication business is not one you can start in a short time unless you have a large budget.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a metal fabrication business:

1. DownHomeModern LLC ($7.2K/year)

Marc Staples, founder of DownHomeModern, came up with the idea for his business while experimenting with different small items made from reclaimed materials. When he created a few small bells and chimes, they quickly sold out, prompting him to recognize the opportunity. He then focused on designing and manufacturing windbells, which became the primary driver of sales for DownHomeModern.

How much they make: $7.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5.5K
Current team size: 1

How I Validated My Business On Etsy And Launched My Own Handcrafted Artistry Shop

DownHomeModern's Marc Staples turned his creativity into a successful business through handcrafting windbells and chimes with a rustic style that pays homage to American Southwest decor.

About

Marc started DownHomeModern LLC about 3 years ago

Revenue

Marc grew the business to $600/month

Costs

It cost Marc $5500 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a metal fabrication business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a metal fabrication business?
-> Pros and cons of a metal fabrication business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established metal fabrication business

Other resources

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5. Liberty Safe

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How much they make:
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Current team size: 200

6. GUNSAFES.COM

Gunsafes.com offers free shipping on best gun cabinets, fire safes, home safe and gun safes from the leading gun safe manufacturers. Call (855) 248-6723 for any query related to gun cabinets.

Website traffic: 80K/month