1、MetalFabricationINDUSTRY REPORTSpring|2026CREAT IN GM&A STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERSSINCE 1956Metal Fabrication Industry News|Spring 2026|Page 2Table of ContentsMarket Observations.3Transaction Highlights.10Public Companies .13CFA Overview.20Metal Fabrication Industry News|Spring 2026|Page 3Market

2、 ObservationsMetal Fabrication Industry News|Spring 2026|Page 4Market SummaryMetal Fabrication Market The global Metal Fabrication Market is expected to reach$23.4 billion by 2026,with U.S.production projected to grow by 5.5%.At the start of Q1 2026,the sector was in its strongest position since the

3、 post-pandemic recovery,supported by data that backs the optimism.Production grew consistently over all three months,as shown in ISM Manufacturing PMI reports.The index moved from 47.9%in December 2025 to 52.6%in January,held at 52.4%in February,and edged up to 52.7%in March,marking the first sustai

4、ned expansion since early 2024.A key driver has been the strong demand for structural steel linked to AI infrastructure.U.S.data center construction starts totaled$53.7 billion through November 2025,reflecting a 138.6%increase year-over-year.Looking ahead,a further$69.2 billion across 65 projects is

5、 expected to commence in the first half of 2026.A single hyperscale facility can require up to 20,000 tons of steel.Power infrastructure spending is projected to hit$27.8 billion in 2026,nearly doubling from 2025.Meanwhile,input costs showed varied trends.Structural steel was priced at$2,343.93 per

6、ton in January,reflecting a decline from the preceding months as well as a year-over-year decrease,indicating softer pricing entering the start of 2026.However,prices increased through the quarter as Nucor raised hot-rolled coil prices to$1,040 per ton by March.Section 232 tariffs remained at 50%,wh