Humble beginnings forged in honesty
Starting in a one-car garage, George Wightman and Carl Wetzig Sr. started Avon Lake Sheet Metal based on the principles of honesty and hard work. They steadily grew the business by providing customers with the lasting value of a quality product.
Fundamental principles meet modern advancements
Since opening in 1953, we have expanded our operation into a modern 32,000 square foot facility, located on a five-acre industrial site. This base of operations houses the state-of-the-art equipment that we use to complete our clients’ projects. We are always looking for new ways to improve our services, and have recently upgraded our capabilities to include Trumpf Laser Cutting, and Inventor 3D Modeling. Our capabilities include Sheet Metal Fabrication, Structural Fabrication, Industrial Contracting, and HVAC Contracting.
Work ethics passed down
Second generation family owners, Carl Wetzig Jr. and Gary Wightman, are dedicated to operating Avon Lake Sheet Metal with continued respect for our customers and for our employees.
Our Core Values
- We strive for QUALITY in everything we do.
- We will pursue EFFICIENCY and work to eliminate waste of all types.
- We will conduct ourselves with INTEGRITY.
Fabrication capabilities
Structural Processing
• Sawing
• Punching
• Drilling
Cutting
• CNC Laser Cutting
• CNC Plasma Cutting
• CNC Shearing
Forming
• CNC Press Brake Forming
• CNC Panel Folding
• Sheet and Plate Rolling
Welding
• Pulsed MIG Welding
• MIG Welding
• Flux Core Welding
• Stick Welding
• TIG Welding
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Assembly
• Assembly of Mechanical Components
• Assembly of Modules or Skids
• Special packaging and crating
Finishing
• Laser Etching
• Painting
• Glass Beading
• Grinding and Polishing
Shop equipment, systems & features
Shop Equipment
• FMS Mitering Bandsaw
• Hougen – Nitto Magnetic Drills
• Wysong ¼” x 10 Hydraulic Shear CNC Front and Rear Gauging
• Wysong 12’ x 175 Ton Hydraulic Press Brake CNC Gauging
• Trumpf TruLaser 2030 4,000 Watt Fiber Laser Cutting Center
• Trumpf TruBend 2100 B35 Press Brake
• Lockformer Vulcan 2900 Dual Table CNC Plasma Cutter
• Fasti FP60 1/4″ x 126″ CNC Panel Former
• GEKA Hydraulic Ironworker
• Em-Pro EMT-7R Power Swaging Machine
• Ercolina Tube Bender
• Ercolina Tube Notcher
• 2 Power Plate Rolls
• Pulsed MIG Welders
• MIG Welders
• TIG Welders
• TipTIG Welders
• Gas Drive Welders
• Spot Welders
• Hand Plasma Cutters
• 14’ x 26’ Paint Booth with Mix Room
• 6 Sheet Metal Roll Formers
• Duct Fabrication Equipment
• Lathe – Vertical Mill – Drill Presses – Belt Grinders
• Man Lifts
• Toyota Lift Trucks
• 8,000 # Gantry Cranes
• 2,000 # Bridge Crane with Vacuum Sheet Lifter
Office Systems
• Fully networked
• AutoDesk Design Products: Inventor | AutoCAD | Vault
• Trumpf TruTops & Boost Laser programming software
• Trimble FabShop Vulcan Plasma cutting software
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Infor VISUAL ERP System
Facility Features
• 32,000 Square Foot Building on industrial parkway
• 5 Acre property with 1 Acre paved outdoor storage
• Two loading docks with levelers
• 14’ x 14’ overhead doors
Design Systems
• Inventor 3D Modeling
• AutoCAD 2D Drawing
• Design and Fabrication Drawings
• Coordination Drawings
Certifications
• SMACNA Zero Injury Award 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022
• AWS Certified Welders
• Ohio License #18015
• OHIO BWC Drug-Free Workplace
Industries Served
• Automotive
• Steel and Foundry
• Chemical
• Plastics
• Construction
• Food Processing
• General Manufacturing
• Retail
• Education
• Health Care
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact us today
To learn about how we can serve your industry, call us today at 440.933.3505, send us a message through our contact form, or request a quote.