Our History

A family owned business since 1952, utility specialized metal has been a leading industrial sheet metal fabricator and installer with an excellent reputation for workmanship and safety. Utility specialized metal specializes in heavy gauge metals and performs to the highest standards and industry specifications. We work with a variety of metals including galvanized, aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, titanium, copper and many more. We specialize in 1/16" and heavier but we are equally as adept to 26 gauge, 0.018.

Water Jet cutting in house. We can cut all types of material, steel, stainless steel, copper, granite, tile, rubber, plastics, wood, glass, stone just to name a few. Very thin material to 10" thick is no problem to cut. Single pieces or large quantity runs are easily worked in to scheduling.

Utility specialized metal has the capability to form 12 feet of 3/8" mild steel, shear 3/16" plate up to 10 feet long and punch a 4" hole through 1/4" plate. USM has two additional 12' press brakes that can for up to 10 gauge, 1/8". MIG, TIG, and electrode welding of various metals are our specialty. We also fabricate to the highest of food grade standards.

Shutdowns, deadlines, small or large projects, USM will meet your time line. We have the capability of being on site in a few hours with one man or twenty men as the job and time dictates. USM is also dedicated to safety in all areas and our employees has been trained to work in confined spaces, sewage treatment, grains handling, and highly explosive areas. Our company has considerable experience working in cold rooms, extreme heat areas, and around dangerous gases and moving parts.

Utility specialized metal has built an outstanding reputation by consistently meeting our customer's requirements in fabrication, installation and scheduling. Our men will work with your employees and engineers to keep a safe and clean working environment. We look forward to working with you and meeting your needs whether it is prototypes, difficult or challenging projects.

Utility Specialized Metals has three heavy duty press brakes. We can form 26 gauge material to 1/2 plate. We are experienced with forming polished sheets and decorative metals. We will work closely with you giving you and your project the kind of individual attention you want and deserve.

We can handle all types of welds with the ability to MIG, TIG and wire. After welding we can grind and polish the material for a complete and finished look. We are experienced with bacteria free welding and grinding. We fabricate and weld handrails, stairs, platforms and machine guards to OSHA requirements. Welding on site or in house, large jobs or small, simple or complex, we will meet your requirements.

We can roll most material up to 72° wide.

We can shear 3/16 light gauge material 10 long.

Utility Specialized Metals has experience working in spent grain tanks, brew kettles, cold rooms, extreme heat areas, around dangerous gases, moving parts, using cranes and JLGs. We have extensive training in fall protection, lock out tag out, confined space, grains handling and highly explosive areas. We maintain an excellent EMR rating and are dedicated to safety. Our employees participate in tailgate/toolbox safety training meetings and follow Federal and State OSHA regulations. On site we will maintain a safe and clean working environment and coordinate with your engineers to ensure an on time installation.

Give us your design and we will cut it for you. The waterjet can cut almost any material, including 10 thick steel, with contour cuts, tight angles and sharp corners. We can import files from DFX, CAD or scanned images. The waterjet cuts cleanly and quickly making for quick turnaround times. To keep your cost down, we can stack material and do close part nesting. We will take your project from concept to completion.