Robinson and its forerunner has played an active role in northeastern Wisconsin’s economy for nearly a century. Beginning with Al Robinson’s initial business venture in 1923 and continuing through the rest of the 20th century under the leadership of Al’s sons, Maurie and Tom, Robinson has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for a wide range of customers.

Today’s Robinson is a single-source metal solutions provider employing nearly 600 people at facilities in De Pere and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. With expertise in enclosures, and ASME piping and vessels, Robinson offers end-to-end solutions. Our three locations comprise 500,000 square feet of climate-controlled, flexible manufacturing space.

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Robinson, Inc. didn’t start out as a fabricating powerhouse with cutting-edge capabilities, but we’ve always had metal in our blood. Al Robinson, founder of Badger Sheet Metal, raised sons Maurie and Tom Robinson in the world of metal. Their entrepreneurial spirit is the core of Robinson today: a state-of-the-art facility, a dedicated workforce, and quality workmanship.

Our engineering team excels at designing equipment and sound attenuated enclosures for even the most complicated manufacturing challenges.

Robinson’s comprehensive fabrication capabilities and manufacturing expertise provide solutions at every step of the production process. 

Robinson’s vertical turning centers and horizontal milling machines deliver accurate metal parts such as gears, sprockets and piston rings, as well as anything required by our OEM customers.

Robinson’s most recent expansion includes over 80,000 square feet dedicated to wet paint and powder coating.

Robinson is a national leader in delivering turnkey projects for a wide range of industrial and power applications.

Robinson offers extensive testing capabilities. No matter the size of the project, Robinson has the capabilities to get it done.

Robinson Metal didn’t start out as a fabricating powerhouse with cutting-edge capabilities, but we’ve always had metal in our blood. Al Robinson, founder of Badger Sheet Metal, raised sons Maurie and Tom Robinson in the world of metal. Their entrepreneurial spirit is the core of Robinson Metal today: a state-of-the-art facility, a dedicated workforce, and quality workmanship.

1923Al Robinson starts Badger Sheet Metal; sons Maurie and Tom eventually become partners
1975The brothers open Robinson Metal and Roofing, a new venture offering three distinct areas: sheet metal work, heating & air conditioning, and roofing
1980sThe company grows steadily
1987Tom’s son Todd joins as salesperson in heating & cooling
1989Long-time employee Darrell LaCrosse takes the role of General Manager
1995Roofing department is sold to its foreman
1998Two new divisions formed: Custom Enclosures and Machining
1999The company is sold to Darrell LaCrosse and Todd Robinson after Maurie Robinson passes away and Tom Robinson retires
2000Robinson Metal, Inc. becomes the company name and is relocated to a larger facility, allowing for increased capabilities
2007Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Awards of Distinction, Medium Company Award
2010Robinson Metal, Inc. certifies to the ASME R, S, and U stamp code requirements
2011Robinson Metal, Inc. certifies to the ISO 9001:2008 Standard
2017Ranked #10 on The Fabricator magazine’s Fab 40 List
2017Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Awards of Distinction, Judge’s Choice Award for Workforce Development
2017Robinson Metal, Inc. re-certifies to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard
2017NEW (Northeast Wisconsin) Manufacturing Alliance, Excellence in Manufacturing K-12 Partnership Awards, Educational Partnership Award
2018Robinson acquires Gas Trailer
2018Robinson acquires Product Handling Concepts (PHC)
2018Robinson expands to Manitowoc, WI purchasing a 112,000 square foot facility, formerly owned by The Manitowoc Company
2018Ranked #12 on The Fabricator magazine’s FAB 40 list.  Robinson has made the list nine consecutive years
2018Named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Large Company Category, by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Baker Tilly and Michael Best
2019Ranked #8 on The Fabricator magazine’s FAB 40 list.
2019Robinson adds a third facility, De Pere 2, a 178,000 square foot facility on American Boulevard, De Pere

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