About Us
Growing our mission.
MEC has a rich history of growth, originally founded solely on tool and die work, we’ve grown to serve a wide variety of markets through industry leading processes and facilities. MEC has been the #1 Fabricator for over a decade due to our technology-based growth strategy and dedication to maintaining the position for years to come. MEC provides full lifecycle solutions for our customers, which allows customers and stakeholders to succeed.
One MEC. One Mission.
We will empower our team to create premium products and solutions for our customers, enabling growth for our employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve.
Our Values.
Our values are the foundation of our company and shape how we do business and treat one another. Integrity, respect, and teamwork combined with our commitment to agility, customer focus, and collaboration drives our high-performance culture.
MEC AT A GLANCE.
Founded in 1945, we are proud to be a leading U.S.-based value-added provider, providing a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly and aftermarket services.
#1 FABRICATOR IN THE US
Named as the nation’s largest fabricator by Fabricator Magazine for the 13th consecutive year.
Over 75 Years in business
Founded in 1945 and trusted to this day.
2300+ Employees
Manufacturing and support positions at 20 national locations and still growing.
Evolution of One MEC.
Founded in 1945, MEC is a leading U.S. based value-added manufacturing partner that provides a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly, and aftermarket services across diverse industries. We drive solutions that meet the needs of our customers today but also focus on the solutions they will need in the years ahead.
After decades in the industry, together, we are One MEC.
2024
MEC is named #1 on the FAB 40 list of the nation’s largest fabricators for the 14th consecutive year!
2023
MEC acquires Mid-States Aluminum Corp.
2019
MEC (NYSE: MEC) becomes publicly traded through its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
2018
MEC acquires Ohio-based Defiance Metal Products (DMP), adding four new facilities and three new states to support our customers.
2013
MEC acquires Missouri-based APEX Clay Traps and introduces the MEC Clay Target Machines product line.
2012
MEC acquires Michigan-based Center Manufacturing, Inc., adding more than 800 employees and eight manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia.
2009
303,000 sq. ft. built in Beaver Dam, WI for added square feet and a state-of-the-art coating facility at Phoenix Coaters – Beaver Dam West. In addition, 167,000 sq. ft. is acquired for expanding fabricating capabilities in Mayville at MEC North.
2004
MEC acquires both Custom Metal Products and Phoenix Coaters.
1985
MEC becomes a company that is 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP).
1955
MEC enters the Shotshell Reloaders market to later be known as the #1 Shotshell Reloader in the World, selling over 2 million reloaders. The MEC Shotshell Reloader goes on to have 10 models from progressive to automatic in any price range.
1945
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is founded by Mayville natives, Ted Bachhuber and his uncle Leo in a rented garage building in a back alley off Mayville’s Main Street. Total assets of the company included a few worn metal working tools, a little cash, and a drive to make great products.
Leading our
Mission.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU.
We define Social Responsibility as a constant promise to operate with great regard for the quality of life of our employees, the local communities where we operate, and our society as a whole. Learn how MEC focuses on a sustainable future.
Nationwide. Close to home.
Explore MEC facility locationsMEC Outdoors
MEC Outdoors has been producing high quality products for over 60 years. MEC Outdoors is the world’s leading producer of Shotshell Reloaders, having sold over 2 million Reloaders worldwide and has recently introduced a Metallic Reloader called the MEC Marksman to the lineup.
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