Description

Signal Metal Industries, Inc. is a premier heavy steel plate fabrication and machining company with a rich history dating back to 1973. Founded by Robert Robinson and Bill Parkinson, who brought over 40 years of combined experience in the steel service center industry, the company began as a specialized steel plate flame-cutting business in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Over the decades, Signal Metal has evolved into a comprehensive turnkey supplier catering to a diverse range of heavy industries, including steelmaking, oil and gas, mining, power generation, and construction. Operating from a sprawling 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space on 20 acres with an inventory of 3000 tons of plate and structural steel, Signal Metal offers an extensive array of capabilities. These include steel fabrication and assembly, CNC machining, flange manufacturing, flame and plasma cutting, large conventional machining, sandblasting and painting, thermal stress relieving, robotic welding, and equipment repair. Their expertise spans from design engineering through to product assembly and finishing, making them a versatile partner for complex projects. Signal Metal’s portfolio showcases work on critical components such as 95-ton steel mill ladles, 200-ton ladle bails, oil and gas fracking pump power frames, steel mill scrap charging buckets with pallet carriers, large OEM mining equipment weldments, oilfield draw works skids, and airport passenger boarding bridge components. The company’s growth has been marked by strategic expansions, including the 1990 construction of a high-bay facility for heavy fabrication and stress relieving, and a 1995 addition that introduced 26 fabrication bays with over 100 tons of lifting capacity. Under the stewardship of the Robinson family’s second generation since 2000, Signal Metal has continued to invest in state-of-the-art CNC machinery, sandblast, and painting facilities to meet stringent quality and safety standards. The company holds important certifications such as the Joint Certification Program (JCP) and System for Award Management (SAM), underscoring its commitment to excellence. Driven by a dedicated team of skilled employees, Signal Metal Industries remains a trusted leader in heavy steel fabrication and machining, known for delivering precise, on-time, and budget-conscious solutions.