Quality Large Weldments, Fabrication, Machining, and More!

Van Straten Bros can bring your project from concept to reality with our three generations of experience.

Custom Metal Fabrication Capabilities

Custom Metal Fabrication Capabilities

Van Straten Bros is a full-service metal fabrication shop that has served the Midwest for over 60 years. We’re your one-stop shop for welding, machining, metal fabrication, and mid-sized production runs.

If you are looking for a trusted partner for “mid to mega” metal fabrication, look no further. Our team comprises highly experienced AWS Certified Welders, CAM/CAD designers, and machinists who excel in quality fabrication work. Our company was started to support a global brand and continues to support some of the most respected companies in the world.

60 years of producing high quality parts!

From simple parts to line-boring up to 30 feet, we can deliver machined components of outstanding quality.

We are experts at steel weldments, scaffolding, bridges, equipment chassis, booms, buckets, cranes, mainframes, lift arms, grapples, etc.

Quality: We build quality into everything, from prototypes and other custom fabrication to large volume production.

We provide State of Michigan certified (MDOT) portable or permanent bridges; from walking bridges to heavy equipment rated.

About Us

Established in 1964, Van Straten Brothers is one of Michigan’s most experienced and well-known metal fabrication shops. As Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s premier custom fabrication shop, we are committed to manufacturing high-quality products per customer specifications. We specialize in custom metal fabrication, machining, and welding.

Custom Metal Fabrication and Welding

We have a streamlined process and in-house fixtures design to ensure dimensional accuracy for turnkey solutions and fast turnaround times. We are experts at steel weldments, scaffolding, bridges (permanent and portable), capital equipment/materials handling chassis, booms, buckets, cranes, mainframes, lift arms, grapples, and more.

Machining

From simple parts to line-boring up to 30 feet, we can deliver machined components of outstanding quality. Our services include laser-burning, water jet, laser bending, plate forming, rolling, metal shearing, sand-blasting, powder-coating, wet coat painting, stainless steel fabrication, and more.

Bridges

We provide State of Michigan (MDOT) certified portable or permanent bridges, from walking to heavy equipment rated. Van Straten’s in-house quality-control systems are in place to keep our bridges at the highest possible levels of reliability, strength, and durability.

Quality Parts Guaranteed

If you’re ready to tackle your next machining, welding, or fabrication project, we’re ready to help you. Contact us to discuss your project and receive a free quote.