Founded in 1876 to make hardware for America’s merchant fleets, Merit Metal Products Corporation still handcrafts architectural hardware at its factory outside Philadelphia. The family-owned company has remained American-made throughout its history, blending traditional techniques with CNC equipment and other modern technology. Its work has included hardware for fine homes, sailing vessels, government projects, and the Presidential Eagle displayed on White House flagpoles.
Heritage MetalworksFounded in 2001 after Matt and Jon White began restoring decorative pieces, Heritage Metalworks is a Pennsylvania metal fabrication shop making historically inspired lighting, architectural hardware, and custom metalwork. Now owned by Matt White and his wife, Kim, the in-house team of blacksmiths, metalsmiths, and artisans handles restoration and reproduction work alongside one-of-a-kind projects. Its work has appeared at landmarks including Winterthur Museum, Valley Forge National Park, and Fair Lane: Home of Clara & Henry Ford.DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Ross Metal WorksRoss Metal Works is a Houston family-owned metal fabrication shop that has hand-forged custom architectural and ornamental work since 1910. President and owner Barry Ross still uses tools passed down from his great-grandfather’s Marlin, Texas shop, while the company pursues unusual design solutions such as its patented keyless SPEED Latch and trackless gates. Its shop artisans work with homeowners, builders, and businesses to turn individual designs into finished metalwork.GREENFIELD, OH
Crescent Designed MetalsFounded in Philadelphia in 1990 by Albert and Joseph Milani, Crescent Designed Metals creates custom architectural metalwork for prominent commercial and institutional buildings. Now operated by the Milani family’s second generation, the company combines design, engineering, project management and fabrication to produce both historic reproductions and new architectural designs. Its portfolio includes award-winning work at the National Gallery of Art and Capital One World Headquarters, along with projects for the U.S. Senate Chamber Gallery and other major civic, cultural and commercial spaces.PHILADELPHIA, PA