Custom Metal Fabrication in Chicago

As a custom metal fabricator based in Chicago, Illinois, G.E. Mathis Company is well aware of the fact that Chicago serves as the heart of the industrial world. Surrounded by industrial companies operating in diverse sectors such as architecture, construction, military and defense, mining, oil and gas, and original equipment manufacturing (OEM), we regularly undertake critical projects with some of the strictest specifications and standards. Armed with 119 years of industry experience and a state-of-the-art fabrication facility, our team is equipped with the skills and tools necessary to provide custom metal fabrication solutions for the unique needs of customers in the Chicago area and beyond.

A Brief History of G.E. Mathis Company in Chicago, Illinois

In 1905, George E. Mathis founded the G.E. Mathis Company in Chicago as a one-person sheet metal fabrication shop. 119 years later, the company has become a global leader in the supply of custom, close-tolerance metal fabrications. Despite significantly expanding operations, the company remains true to the core values on which it was founded: quality, integrity, and craftsmanship. These principles have guided four generations of leaders toward realizing the company vision—to lead our industry and pursue growth opportunities for the company, our employees, customers, and manufacturing partners.

While the G.E. Mathis Company team serves customers across the nation, we also maintain close ties with the Chicago community. Many of the company’s craftsmen are second- and third-generation employees armed with fabrication knowledge passed down throughout the years. Additionally, we’ve contributed to many fabrication projects that improved the overall quality of the city.

One of our recent projects involved working with an artist to design and construct a sculpture. They approached us with drawings, CAD files, and a vision, all of which helped us to develop a design plan for the structure. The finalized plan required us to plasma cut designs onto two separate carbon steel plates and then weld them together into a single piece. Once our work was completed, the piece was then sent out for painting and installation. The combination of the artist’s vision and our team’s fabrication skills resulted in a beautiful sculpture that now stands on display near the United Center in Chicago for the enjoyment of all passersby.

Custom Metal Fabrication Services in Chicago, Illinois

The G.E. Mathis Company offers custom metal fabrication services to customers from our facility in Chicago, Illinois. Our 135,000-square-foot fabrication facility encompasses three buildings, all of which are equipped with state-of-the-art metal fabrication and material handling equipment (including laser cutters, plasma cutters, manual and CNC press brakes, automated seam welders, and overhead bridge-type cranes). These machines allow our expert craftsmen to accommodate nearly any metal fabrication project, whether it involves prototyping, parts repair, or production of carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, or other alloys.

Our selection of metal fabrication services includes:

• Precision laser processing
• Precision CNC plasma cutting
• Precision forming/bending
• Precision welding
• Contract manufacturing
• Hardox® Wearparts fabrication

Industries and Applications

A multitude of industries have benefited from G.E. Mathis Company’s laser cutting and laser processing capabilities, including Heavy industry, truck cranes, booms, frame rails and wear parts, among others.

Our precision laser cutting experience spans across the following industries and applications:

• Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Construction / Cranes
• Energy
• Heavy industry
• Mining
• Military and defense
• Trailers / Truck frames
• Original equipment manufacturing (OEM)
• Contract manufacturing
• General industrial

Contact G.E. Mathis Company for Custom Metal Fabrication in Chicago

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, G.E. Mathis Company is a premier supplier of high-quality metal fabrications. By drawing on the knowledge and skills garnered throughout our years in business, our team can fulfill projects involving nearly any customer specifications and standards. For additional information about our custom metal fabrication capabilities in Chicago, please contact us today.