Custom metal fabrication for manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, warehouses, and processing operations. Catwalks, mezzanines, platforms, racks, industrial stairs, ladders, safety guards, and equipment screening. OSHA-compliant, PE-stamped, and built for the demands of heavy industrial environments.
Request a BidMetal City Fab was founded in Warren, Michigan, in the heart of the automotive manufacturing corridor. Industrial fabrication is not a side capability we added later. It is where we started. Our earliest projects were shipping racks, material handling fixtures, and production support structures for automotive OEM plants and Tier 1 suppliers. That foundation shaped how we approach every industrial project today: engineer it for the load, build it for the environment, and deliver it on the plant's schedule.
We fabricate catwalks, mezzanines, access platforms, industrial stair systems, fixed and rolling ladders, safety guards, machine barriers, shipping and storage racks, material handling fixtures, conveyor supports, and equipment screening for manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, food processing facilities, energy plants, and chemical operations. We work in structural steel and carbon steel for general industrial applications, and in stainless steel (304 and 316 grades) for food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical environments where corrosion resistance and washdown capability are required.
Every industrial fabrication includes PE-stamped structural calculations, detailed shop drawings, and full OSHA and ANSI compliance documentation. We do not ship a platform, catwalk, or mezzanine without engineering. The liability exposure in industrial environments makes this non-negotiable, and plant managers who have been through an OSHA audit understand exactly why.
We coordinate delivery and installation during planned shutdowns and maintenance windows to minimize production impact. Our estimating team responds to industrial bid requests within 24 hours.
Every fabrication is engineered for the specific load, clearance, environment, and compliance requirements of your facility. No catalog products. Every piece is custom.
Steel catwalk and walkway systems for equipment access, overhead conveyance, process observation, and facility maintenance. Engineered for span, live load, deflection, and seismic requirements. Integrated handrails, kick plates, floor grating (bar grating, grip-strut, or diamond plate), and access points. OSHA-compliant fall protection and guardrail systems included.
Freestanding and building-attached mezzanine systems that maximize vertical space in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities. Engineered for the specific floor loading, column spacing, equipment layout, and operational requirements of your facility. Includes structural framing, decking, stairs, railings, and safety gates. PE-stamped drawings for permitting.
Steel platforms for equipment access, assembly line work stations, conveyor crossovers, tank and vessel maintenance, and process control positions. Single-person and multi-person configurations with integrated stairs, ladders, handrails, and self-closing safety gates. Designed around the specific equipment geometry and operator workflow of your facility.
Custom shipping racks, storage racks, dunnage systems, and material handling fixtures for automotive, manufacturing, and warehousing applications. Engineered for the specific part geometry, weight, stacking configuration, and transport conditions of your product. Our rack fabrication has deep roots in automotive OEM and Tier 1 supply chain work where precision and repeatability are critical.
OSHA and ANSI-compliant stair and ladder systems for industrial facilities. Fixed ladders with safety cages, ship ladders, alternating tread stairs, and standard industrial stair configurations with bar grating or diamond plate treads. Engineered for the rise, clearance, and load of the installation. Hot-dip galvanized or powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
Machine guards, equipment barriers, safety bollards, column protectors, conveyor guards, and perimeter fencing for industrial facilities. OSHA-compliant configurations to protect personnel and equipment from collision, contact, and fall hazards. Options for removable panels, access gates, and integration with facility safety systems.
Catwalks, mezzanines, platforms, racks, guards, and specialty fabrications. The dedicated industrial capability page with full details on every fabrication type.
OSHA and ANSI-compliant stair systems, fixed ladders with cages, ship ladders, alternating tread stairs, and catwalk access stairs. Bar grating and diamond plate treads.
Guardrails, handrails, and safety barriers for mezzanines, platforms, catwalks, ramps, and elevated walkways. OSHA-compliant configurations with kick plates.
Slide gates, swing gates, and automated gates for loading docks, yard access, and facility perimeter security. Heavy-duty industrial construction with access control integration.
Industrial perimeter fencing, security fencing, and property boundary fencing. Steel and aluminum construction engineered for industrial environments.
AmeriLouver screening panels for HVAC enclosures, generator screening, transformer concealment, and rooftop mechanical screening on industrial facilities.
Every catwalk, mezzanine, platform, and stair system ships with PE-stamped structural calculations and detailed shop drawings. We do not deliver industrial fabrications without engineering. Full OSHA and ANSI compliance documentation included.
We coordinate delivery and installation during your planned shutdowns and maintenance windows. We understand that production downtime costs real money and that our work needs to happen within a defined window, not on our convenience.
Founded in Warren, Michigan in the automotive corridor. Our earliest work was shipping racks and production fixtures for OEM plants and Tier 1 suppliers. We understand automotive manufacturing tolerances, scheduling demands, and quality expectations.
304 and 316 stainless steel fabrication for food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical environments. TIG welded, passivated or electropolished, and fabricated for washdown and corrosion resistance requirements.
We fabricate both one-off custom platforms and production runs of hundreds of matching racks. Our shop is set up for the flexibility of custom work and the throughput of production runs. Same quality standards on both.
When something breaks on the plant floor or a modification is needed for a new production line, you need a fabricator who responds in hours, not weeks. Our estimating team turns around industrial quotes within 24 hours.
The workhorse material for catwalks, mezzanines, platforms, and structural fabrications. Hot-rolled steel for heavy-duty load-bearing applications. Finished with primer, powder coat, or hot-dip galvanizing depending on the environment.
For food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and washdown environments. 304 for general corrosion resistance. 316 for chloride exposure and aggressive chemical environments. Passivated or electropolished finishes.
For outdoor industrial structures, loading dock equipment, and fabrications exposed to weather, chemicals, or aggressive industrial environments. Zinc coating provides maximum corrosion protection over the life of the structure.
Floor surfaces for catwalks, platforms, mezzanines, and stair treads. Bar grating for airflow and drainage. Grip-strut and diamond plate for traction in wet or oily conditions. Selected based on the traffic, load, and environment of each application.
