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Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:
The US fabricated metal products industry consists of about 50,000 companies that generate $200 billion of annual revenue. The industry is highly fragmented and most companies make a limited range of products. Economies of scale have built large companies in commodity areas like cans (Ball) and tools (Snap-On), but the average company has annual revenue between $10 and $100 million.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is driven largely by the needs of other industrial companies, and therefore by the overall health of the US manufacturing sector. Profitability depends on highly efficient manufacturing operations. The specialized nature and use of many products allows smaller companies to compete effectively.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
The industry consists of several distinct segments, including structural metals ($55 billion); forging and stamping ($25 billion); metal containers ($25 billion); hardware and springs ($20 billion); metal valves ($20 billion); and fasteners ($10 billion). Many companies make products in even-smaller specialized segments.

Companies manufacture mainly simple metal parts used by industrial customers, such as those making autos, airplanes, machinery, appliances, and computers. Some companies make simple finished products like metal cans, tools, plumbing fixtures, and structural steel members.

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