Badger Sheet Metal Works (BSMW) and American Alloy are marking two years since their strategic merger created a powerhouse in metal fabrication. The combination of American Alloy’s robust infrastructure and BSMW’s long legacy of craftsmanship brought forth enhanced capabilities, expanded services, and greater value for customers. Read on for an overview about why these two companies joining forces has resulted in a sum greater than its parts.

Fabricators Join Forces

Founded in 1923, Badger Sheet Metal Works is a leader in custom metal fabrication and precision sheet metal work. Located in Green Bay, WI, the 110,000 sq. ft. facility features a dedicated room for stainless steel work meeting stringent sanitary standards. With over 100 employees and recent upgrades like a new powder coating batch system and tube laser cutting, BSMW offers diverse coating options and precision for large-scale projects.

Established in 2007, American Alloy has grown from just three employees into a full-service metal fabrication, machining, and finishing provider based in Spokane, WA. Known for quality products and strong relationships with the U.S. Navy and other military branches, American Alloy excels in handling specialized government requisitions. Its 120,000 sq. ft. facility houses advanced equipment and skilled employees dedicated to high-quality production.

The Benefits For Your Company

Broader Geographic Reach

With strategic locations in the Midwest and West Coast, BSMW and American Alloy can serve a wider customer base with increased accessibility. The geographical expansion also allows for faster and more efficient services to customers nationwide. The companies’ long-term vision includes further expansion to other key areas of the United States.

Expanded Manufacturing Capabilities

With American Alloy’s acquisition of BSMW, the combined entity now boasts an impressive array of metal fabrication capabilities, equipment, and technology. Together, they offer a comprehensive suite of services that includes precision sheet metal work, custom metal fabrication, and advanced machining. The integration of state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC laser cutting machines, automated welding systems, and high-precision press brakes allows for incredible precision and efficiency. Additionally, the companies bring together extensive expertise in metal forming, bending, and assembly.

Combined manufacturing capabilities include:

• 230,000 sq. feet of manufacturing space
• 250 employees
• A 12’ Bancroft seam welder (MIG/TIG) capability
• 4 lasers
• 2 tube lasers
  • Including a BLM LT8.20 fiber tube laser with drill & tapping capability
• 20 machine centers
• 12 press brakes
• Robotic welding
• Wet paint and powder coating

Streamlined Operations

BSMW and American Alloy now boast an impressive 115 years of shared experience in the metal fabrication industry. This wealth of expertise allows both companies to enhance their internal processes, leveraging best practices and efficiencies from each other. Also, by effectively managing internal capacity and sharing work between locations, the companies can ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Demonstrating the strength of this partnership, BSMW recently flew two of its welders to American Alloy in Spokane, WA for two weeks to assist in welding two large 20,000-gallon water tanks to meet a tight customer deadline.

Enhanced Expertise

One of the key advantages of the partnership between American Alloy and BSMW is the complementary welding expertise each company brings to the table. American Alloy enhances the combined entity with its advanced robotic welding capabilities, which ensure consistent quality, high precision, and increased production efficiency. BSMW, on the other hand, contributes its specialized knowledge in sanitary and food-grade stainless welding, a critical requirement for industries such as food processing and pharmaceuticals. This blend of robotic welding and meticulous sanitary welding ensures that clients across various sectors benefit from specialized solutions tailored to their specific industry standards.

Increased Production Capacity

The merger of BSMW and American Alloy significantly boosts production capacity. The combined workforce of 250 employees and expanded manufacturing space of 230,000 sq. ft. enable the companies to manage larger, higher-volume and more diverse projects.

The Power of Two

The combined forces of Badger Sheet Metal Works and American Alloy allow for outcomes that just weren’t possible as solo entities. We invite you to reach out to either side of this powerful partnership to learn more about our expanded capabilities. Whether you have questions, need a quote, or want to visit our facilities, the team is ready to demonstrate the exceptional work that will continue to define our linked legacies.