Founded in Brisbane in 1993 by brothers Daniel and Matthew Tobin, UAP creates public art and architectural works through collaborative design and bespoke manufacturing. Its foundry and fabrication work includes monumental and fabricated artworks, and it acquired the established Polich Tallix fine art foundry in 2019. UAP also provides art consultancy and preservation services, with facilities and offices across Australia, the United States, China, and the Middle East.
ART Research Enterprises, IncSince 1978, ART Research Enterprises has operated a Lancaster, Pennsylvania fine-art foundry and fabrication studio, turning artists’ ideas into castings and built works for public spaces. Its artisans work collaboratively from concept through installation, combining traditional craftsmanship with digital tools and offering conservation expertise for museums, municipalities, architects and artists. The studio’s portfolio includes work associated with institutions such as the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.LANCASTER, PA
Mark Metal WorksMark Metal Works is an art metal fabrication shop creating custom installations and architectural pieces for commercial and residential spaces. Owner Mark Lagergren brings a B.F.A. from the Columbus College of Art and Design together with more than 20 years of fabrication experience, giving the team an unusual blend of design training and hands-on metalworking. Its projects range from glazed steel partitions and custom range hoods to sculptural pieces such as a steel tree and handmade copper fish scales.
Stronghold ArtsSince 2002, Stronghold Arts has grown from a single welding truck into a five-acre fabrication facility in New York’s Hudson Valley, with deep roots in industrial metalwork. The company became a distinct fine-arts business in 2023 after more than two decades of work with artists, cultural institutions, and public-art programs. Its projects include ambitious commissions for the High Line, MoMA PS1, and Governors Island Arts.CARMEL, NY