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Quality Custom Metal Fabrication Since 1980

WEBCO is among the most trusted names in the custom metal fabrication industry. Over the past four decades, we’ve served major companies in the aviation ground support, construction equipment, industrial cooling equipment, mining, structural products, rail, trucking, and data center industries.

With three robust facilities, 250 skilled employee-owners, and a commitment to quality, we’re able to take on almost any custom metal fabrication project. Since our inception, we’ve earned an outstanding record with our customers. Learn more about us below or reach out to our team with questions.

Our Certification

We’re proud to have earned an ISO 9001:2015 certification. We meet high standards, allowing us to successfully manage a robust system that leads to the best part production methods.

Our History

In 1980, Lloyd Wise, Don Essex, and Pete Badami established WEBCO Manufacturing. After successfully growing the company for more than a decade, the owners ushered in new management. In 1991, Gary Rettman was named GM of WEBCO, and he still serves on the leadership team today as President & CEO.

The new millennium was a significant turning point for WEBCO. In 2002, Mike Johnson joined the team as Vice President of Sales. Since then, he’s worked with Gary Rettman to help expand WEBCO into what it is today. In 2005, the company became ISO 9001:2000 certified, demonstrating its commitment to consistent, world-class performance. In the same year, WEBCO completed its ESOP filing and financing to become 100% employee-owned.

In 2013, we completed a new, 200,000-square-foot world-class manufacturing and fabrication facility. But the growth didn’t stop there. We acquired ICF Industries, Inc. in 2021 and BMF Metal Fabrication in 2024. Now, we have more than 368,000 square feet of production space, allowing us to take on even the biggest custom metal fabrication projects.

Our Leadership

Just like our skilled craftsmen fuse steel into something bigger and better, the leadership team fuses its vision and expertise to create a bigger, better company.

Gary Rettman, President & CEO

With more than 40 years of experience at WEBCO, Gary Rettman has served in virtually every capacity from the shop floor to the corner office. From overseeing day-to-day operations to guiding the company at the executive level, Gary’s journey has been defined by his unwavering commitment to excellence.

Mike Johnson, Vice President of Sales

With 23 years of industry experience and a strong operations background, Mike Johnson offers a deep understanding of both the big picture and the details. His hands-on expertise enables him to deliver high-quality solutions for complex challenges.

With their combined skill set, Gary and Mike achieve a perfect balance of operations, production, purchasing, supply chain knowledge, salesmanship, customer satisfaction, marketing, and management savvy.

Core Values

At WEBCO, our success is rooted in four core values that guide everything we do: Come with Purpose, Commit to the Process, Communicate Openly, and Create Community. These values shape our decisions, actions, and relationships, ensuring that we work together toward a shared vision. To bring these values to life, we have developed 31 fundamentals—key principles that define our approach and make us unique. These fundamentals reinforce our commitment to excellence and drive us to continuously improve in every aspect of our work.

Come with Purpose

Our commitment to purpose drives everything we do at WEBCO. When employee-owners come with a clear sense of purpose, they are not only working for a company—they are working to achieve a shared vision and contribute to something greater.

Make A+ your personal standard

Work with a sense of urgency

Be performance driven

Honor commitments

Go the extra mile

Be punctual

These fundamentals—driven by purpose—are the foundation of success.

Commit to the Process

At WEBCO, success isn’t just about reaching the end goal—it’s about the journey. We are firm believers in the value of disciplined processes and continuous improvement being the true driver in achieving something greater.

Be a smart decision-maker

Be process oriented

Stop and think

Be proactive

Be resourceful and find a way to make it happen

Continuously improve everything you do

Take the extra time to do it right the first time

Think and act like an owner

These fundamentals foster a disciplined, efficient environment where every step in the process is performed with purpose and integrity.

Communicate Openly

Open communication is the foundation of effective collaboration and decision-making at WEBCO. We believe in fostering an environment where honesty, transparency, and feedback are at the forefront.

Speak straight

Listen generously

Check your ego at the door

Set and ask for expectations

Work from the assumption that people are good, fair, and honest

Practice blameless problem-solving

Demonstrate your customer focus through response time and follow-up

These fundamentals ensure that our communication remains transparent, respectful, and fruitful, empowering all our employee-owners to engage in a dialogue that fosters decisive decision making.

Create Community

Creating a sense of community at WEBCO is vital to our culture. We understand that shared success is fostered through a community with strong relationships and collaboration.

Keep things fun

Embrace change

Be a team player

Bring it every day

Celebrate success

Always remember we’re a family

Be an outstanding representative of WEBCO

Be vigilant about safety in everything you do

By creating a positive, supportive community through these fundamentals we ensure that WEBCO remains a place where all employee-owners feel connected, valued, and empowered to win together.

The 31 fundamentals are the backbone of the WEBCO Way. By embracing these fundamentals, we not only foster an environment of excellence and accountability but also create a workplace where collaboration, trust, and innovation thrive. Together, these values and fundamentals drive our continued success as an employee-owned company, ensuring that WEBCO remains a leader in the industry.

Trust Us for Quality Custom Metal Fabrication

No matter the industry, our skilled team is here to help you with your next project. Reach out to us today for more information.