Northern Metal Products provides full-service metal fabrication backed by our commitment to quality, precision, and performance from start to finish. With in-house capabilities that include design and engineering support, powder coating, assembly, and kitting, our team serves as a single source for complete solutions that help OEMs and brands streamline production, lower costs, and get products to market faster.
From initial concept development to final assembly, we are proud to offer many value-added services that complement our fabrication capabilities. We take a collaborative approach to manufacturing that ensures every component fits seamlessly into your process, whether you’re producing high-volume OEM equipment or custom point-of-purchase (POP) displays.
Design & Engineering Support
At Northern Metal Products, design and engineering support are built into every project we undertake. Our in-house team of engineers and designers collaborates closely with customers to transform ideas into manufacturable, cost-effective designs.
Whether you’re starting from a rough sketch or a fully developed CAD model, our experts review every detail to optimize performance, manufacturability, and material efficiency. We use advanced modeling software and draw on decades of metal fabrication experience to help identify potential challenges early. This reduces error and rework rates, accelerates timelines, and ensures quality from the very first prototype.
Design and engineering capabilities from Northern Metal Products include:
Collaborative concept development
We work directly with your team to ensure your design goals, tolerances, and materials align with your production needs.
DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews
Our engineers look for ways to simplify fabrication, reduce material waste, and improve efficiency without sacrificing strength, functionality, or aesthetics.
Prototyping and rapid iteration
Early-stage models and functional prototypes ensure your product performs exactly as intended before scaling to full production.
Learn more about our design and prototyping services.
Assembly, Kitting & Hardware Insertion
Our value-added assembly and kitting services help customers simplify logistics and focus on their core business. Instead of managing multiple suppliers or internal final assembly steps, Northern Metal Products can handle everything under one roof.
We manage complex assemblies, ensuring all components—metal, plastic, and hardware—fit properly and perform as expected. From subassemblies for OEM machinery to complete retail displays ready for shipment, our turnkey assembly options save time, reduce handling, and lower total production costs.
For many customers, this level of integration eliminates the need for multiple suppliers and accelerates their go-to-market timeline.
Our assembly and kitting services include:
Mechanical and hardware assembly
Our technicians are trained to install fasteners, hinges, handles, and inserts to your exact specifications.
Kitting and packaging
Components can be grouped, labeled, and packed for direct distribution or final assembly at your facility.
Custom labeling and fulfillment
We offer packaging and shipment services tailored to your supply chain, ensuring every part arrives organized and ready for use.
Finishing & Powder Coating
In addition to helping your product look good, a quality finish protects it and extends its lifespan. Our in-house powder coating and finishing services ensure every part meets your visual and functional requirements.
Our finishing department gives you a wide range of options to pick from, including standard industrial coatings to high-end consumer finishes. Each project is completed under strict quality control to ensure consistency across every part, every batch, every time. By performing finishing in-house, we maintain full control over quality and delivery schedules, which reduces lead times and ensures your parts arrive production-ready.
Our finishing and coating capabilities include:
- Automated, in-house powder coating lines for high-efficiency throughput and uniform coverage.
- Custom colors, textures, and gloss levels to match brand or performance requirements.
- Durable protective coatings that resist corrosion, abrasion, and wear in demanding environments.
- Comprehensive pre-treatment for superior adhesion and long-term performance.
Turnkey Solutions
As a vertically integrated manufacturer, Northern Metal Products provides true turnkey metal fabrication solutions. Every stage takes place within our facilities, from design and prototyping to fabrication, finishing, assembly, and even warehousing.
Our fully in-house method means you get a single, accountable partner for the entire production process. This is more convenient, plus it eliminates the frustrating communication gaps and delays that often occur when multiple vendors are involved. It also ensures quality and precision remain consistent across every stage of production.
Our turnkey approach provides OEMs and brand managers with complete visibility and control from start to finish so that you can move projects from concept to market with confidence and efficiency.
Our turnkey process includes:
Design & Engineering
Design & Engineering
Translating your concept into manufacturable plans.
Prototyping
Prototyping
Testing and refining before full production.
Fabrication
Fabrication
Laser cutting, forming, welding, and machining all under one roof. If plastic components are required, we utilize Aubright, our sister company’s plastic fabrication services.
Finishing
Finishing
Powder coating, plating, and surface treatments.
Assembly & Kitting
Assembly & Kitting
Delivering completed or ready-to-assemble products.
Warehousing & Distribution
Warehousing & Distribution
Streamlined logistics to simplify delivery and inventory control.
Design & Engineering
Design & Engineering
Translating your concept into manufacturable plans.
Quality Control
Every product we deliver reflects our commitment to quality. At Northern Metal Products, we understand that quality is cumulative, so we integrate quality checks and inspection into every stage of the production process.
Our team follows rigorous inspection protocols to verify that each component meets your specifications and applicable industry standards. From first-article inspections (FAI) to final assembly checks, we ensure dimensional accuracy, finish consistency, and mechanical performance.
Quality control highlights include:
- Comprehensive in-process inspections to catch issues early and reduce rework.
- Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and precision tools for dimensional verification.
- Lot traceability and documentation for complete production transparency.
- Continuous improvement initiatives that help us refine processes, reduce waste, and enhance product reliability.
For customers in industries where safety and performance are paramount, our quality standards assure that every part will perform as intended without surprises or compromises.
End-to-End Metal Fabrication from Northern Metal Products
From single components to complete assemblies, Northern Metal Products provides the expertise and resources to bring your project to life. Our combination of design and engineering talent, advanced equipment, and integrated processes, including plastic fabrication, mean we can deliver products that meet the highest standards of precision and performance.
Whether you’re seeking a contract metal fabricator for ongoing OEM production or a full-service partner for specialized assemblies, we offer the flexibility and scalability to meet your needs.
Working with Northern Metal Products means having a partner dedicated to:
- Streamlining your production process: Fewer handoffs mean faster turnaround and reduced costs.
- Improving product quality: In-house control ensures consistent results across all stages.
- Enhancing supply chain reliability: Design, fabrication, and finishing under one roof to keep projects on schedule.
- Delivering long-term value: Engineering support and manufacturing expertise help you stay competitive and efficient.
Let’s build something together. Contact us today to discuss your next project or request a quote.
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