Custom Metal Products
in Akron, OH
Northwest Metal Products has been producing custom metal furniture, accent pieces, and fabricated parts in Grand Rapids since 1978, and Northeast Ohio has been on our shipping list for years.
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What We Do
Our shop turns out custom metal furniture, decorative accent pieces, signage, and fabricated parts, and most of it ships out of state. Akron is 323 miles from our door, roughly five hours, so this is freight territory rather than a place we drop in on.
That distance changes how a project runs, not whether it works. Much of what we send to Summit County goes to dealers filling contract orders and to facilities teams outfitting offices, campuses, and care environments. Those jobs live on drawings, submittals, and firm dates. Send us what you have and we’ll come back with a price, a schedule, and a straight answer about what we can make.
What We Make
Custom fabrication is our specialty, but we also carry catalog and ready-to-ship inventory. Nearly everything can be built to your spec.
Custom Metal Furniture
Tables, chairs, frames, bases, and more built to your dimensions, finish, and design.
Metal Accent Pieces
Decorative brackets, hardware, architectural details, and custom accents for furniture and interior projects.
Signage & Displays
Custom metal signage, retail displays, and branded fabricated pieces for commercial and hospitality environments.
Catalog Products
A range of standard products available for quick ordering, many of which can be customized to your needs.
Overstock / Ready to Ship
Finished inventory available now, with pricing listed. Ideal for projects with tight timelines.
Now Shipping to You
We ship across Summit County and the surrounding region. Orders arrive crated and ready to install, whether the destination is a corporate floor, a hospital wing, or a university building.
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Why our clients are repeats.
Direct from the Shop
We’re a Grand Rapids, MI fabricator serving Akron directly. You work with the people who build your product, not a sales rep, not a call center, and nothing offshored. One shop, one team, one point of contact.
Quality Craftsmanship
Every product is built to last. We back our work with a one-year warranty and build pieces that outlast it.
Custom-First Approach
Bring your design or start from an idea. We work with you from concept to finished product, at any scale.
Built on Word of Mouth
Most of our business comes from referrals and repeat clients. Reputation is the only marketing that matters in custom fabrication, and ours is something we protect.
Built for the people
who build comfort.
We partner with the designers, manufacturers, and buyers sourcing custom and catalog metalwork.
A few finished
pieces.
A selection of recent custom and catalog work.
Questions, answered.
Where are you based?
Our shop is at 2055 Walker Court NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has been there since 1978. We offer a direct line to the people making your order and freight that lands where you need it.
Can I come see the shop?
Yes. We’re a working production facility, so visits are by appointment. If you’re heading up to West Michigan or want to make the drive from Akron, reach out and we’ll set something up.
Can I bring my own design?
Absolutely. If you have drawings, files, or even a rough sketch, we’ll work from what you’ve got. If you’re still developing your concept, we can help you refine it.
How do I get a quote?
Call us, send an email, or fill out the quote request form on this page. Quotes are always free and come with no obligation. The more detail you can share — dimensions, materials, finish, and quantity — the faster we can turn one around.
Do you work with designers and manufacturers?
Yes. Ohio is one of our higher-volume regions, and we work with interior designers, furniture makers, hospitality buyers, and commercial fabricators on a wide range of projects. Whether you need a one-off custom piece or a repeating production run, we’re set up to help.
How does shipping work?
We ship from Grand Rapids, MI on a regular schedule, usually by freight truck. Transit is typically a few days once production wraps. We confirm shipping costs and timing as part of your quote so there are no surprises.
Do you offer standard catalog products, or is everything custom?
Both. We carry a catalog of standard products, many of which can be customized. We also have overstock inventory available with listed pricing and quick turnaround. And fully custom fabrication is our specialty.
What factors affect the price of a custom order?
Pricing depends on design complexity, materials, size, finish, and quantity. Because most of our work is custom, we quote each project individually. Request a free quote to get a number specific to yours.
What is your lead time?
Lead times vary by project complexity and our current production schedule. We’ll confirm a delivery date before you place your order, so there are no surprises.
What is your warranty?
We offer a one-year warranty on all products. That said, our pieces are built to last well beyond it.
How to Get Started
We’ve kept the process simple.
Request a quote
Call or email — free, no commitment.
Share your idea or design files if you have them.
We confirm & price it
We confirm whether we can build it and share pricing based on design, materials, size, and finish.
Place your order
We confirm the final price and delivery date before we start — so there are no surprises.
We build & ship
Nationwide shipping from Grand Rapids, MI. We keep you updated throughout.