Facility
Facility and Equipment – Located in Birdsboro, PA
Our newly updated facility combines state-of-the-art technology with increased production capacity to help us better serve our customers’ precision metal fabrication requirements.
Far More than a Fabrication Company
For over 80 years, we’ve remained focused on providing exceptional stability to our customers, vendors, employees, and the community. Through strategic future planning and effective project management, we help our customers realize new product possibilities while reaching new milestones in their business endeavors.
At S&W, we don’t just fabricate metal – we optimize your products for quality, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency. From inception to assembly, our completely updated facility brings new advantages that help us better serve you.
In spring of 2023 S&W Metal Products moved into a new headquarters specifically designed for our needs – and yours – allowing us to do more for our business partners and to do it more efficiently. Our new location is 200C N Furnace St, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, 19508.
New Location New Capabilities
Our Facilities
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Shipping / Receiving
The starting and ending point for materials at S&W Metal Products is our Shipping and Receiving bay. Here we unload and distribute materials throughout the production floor, feeding the company’s saws, lasers and punches. Work-in-process and finished products ultimately return to this location for outside vendor processing, final counting, packaging, and shipping.
Shipping / Receiving Equipment:
- (1) 24′ Stake Body Truck
- (1) 18’ Enclosed Box Truck
- (8) LP Forklifts
- (2) Electric Stacker Units
- (3) Shrink Wrappers
- (1) ACE 6030 HD baler
- (1) IPC Eagle floor sweeper
- (1) Jib Cranes
Small Assemblies
With three separate assembly areas, including up to 50-ton overhead crane service, S&W is equipped to handle a wide variety of assembly requirements. Big to small, simple to complex, our team has decades of experience bringing customer projects to life.
Warehouse
The starting and ending point for materials at S&W Metal Products is our Shipping and Receiving bay. Here we unload and distribute materials throughout the production floor, feeding the company’s saws, lasers and punches. Work-in-process and finished products ultimately return to this location for outside vendor processing, final counting, packaging, and shipping.
Equipment:
- (1) 24′ Stake Body Truck
- (1) 18’ Enclosed Box Truck
- (8) LP Forklifts
- (2) Electric Stacker Units
- (3) Shrink Wrappers
- (1) ACE 6030 HD baler
- (1) IPC Eagle floor sweeper
- (1) Jib Cranes
Robotic Welding
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Fabrication Shop Equipment:
Robotic Welding Equipment:
- (2) Robot Fanuc Weld Cell
- (2) ArcMate 20iB/10L robots and Welbee WB-P500L power units
- (2) 10′ head and tailstock manipulators, custom tooling
- (1) Motoman Robotic Weld Cell
- Miller Auto-Axis 350 power unit
- Dual Farris wheel manipulator
- (1) Motoman ArcWorld 200 Weld Cell
- Miller Auto-Axis 300 power unit
Support Equipment:
- (1) 60″ Loewer 4Td-1500 Brush Deburring/Edge Rounding Machine
- (1) Goff Turntable Shotblaster
- (1) Empire Blast Cabinet, 60″ x 36″ with Empire Dust Collector
- (1) 36″ Cemco Sanding Machine, w/ Wet Dust Collector
- (1) D-Bur-R Edge Deburring Machine
- (3) PEM / Hardware Insert Machines
- (2) Overhead Gantry Cranes – 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (3) Electric A-Frame Cranes – 3-ton max
- (1) Fosdick 4’ Radial Arm Drill
Plate Rolling
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Fabrication Shop Equipment:
Plate Rolling Equipment:
- (1) Webb Plate Roller – 8″ min x 1/4″ capacity
- (1) Webb Plate Roller – 6″ min x 10ga capacity
Support Equipment:
- (1) 60″ Loewer 4Td-1500 Brush Deburring/Edge Rounding Machine
- (1) Goff Turntable Shotblaster
- (1) Empire Blast Cabinet, 60″ x 36″ with Empire Dust Collector
- (1) 36″ Cemco Sanding Machine, w/ Wet Dust Collector
- (1) D-Bur-R Edge Deburring Machine
- (3) PEM / Hardware Insert Machines
- (2) Overhead Gantry Cranes – 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (3) Electric A-Frame Cranes – 3-ton max
- (1) Fosdick 4’ Radial Arm Drill
Welding
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Fabrication Shop Equipment:
Manual Welding Equipment:
- (9) Stations MIG, TIG, Aluminum, Steel and Stainless
- (10+) Miller MIG and TIG welders
- (2) OTC P402L MIG welders
- (3) Lincoln 360MP MIG welders
- (1) 200KVA Lors Spot Welder
- (1) Rockwell Stud Welder
- (2) Overhead Gantry Cranes – 500# capacity
- Precision Ground (Acorn-Style) and Flat Welding Tables, up to 5′ x 10′
Support Equipment:
- (1) 60″ Loewer 4Td-1500 Brush Deburring/Edge Rounding Machine
- (1) Goff Turntable Shotblaster
- (1) Empire Blast Cabinet, 60″ x 36″ with Empire Dust Collector
- (1) 36″ Cemco Sanding Machine, w/ Wet Dust Collector
- (1) D-Bur-R Edge Deburring Machine
- (3) PEM / Hardware Insert Machines
- (2) Overhead Gantry Cranes – 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (3) Electric A-Frame Cranes – 3-ton max
- (1) Fosdick 4’ Radial Arm Drill
Forming
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Production Shop Equipment:
Forming Equipment:
- Bystronic Xact Smart 4100 – 13.5′ x 250-ton
- Accurpress 717512 – 12′ x 175-ton
- (2) Prima eP-1030 – 10’ x 110-ton
- Accurpress 7606 – 6′ x 60-ton
Support Equipment:
- (1) 12″ Scotchman Cold Cut Saw
- (1) 6″ DeWalt Miter Bandsaw
- (2) Ridgid Pipe Thread Machines
- (4) Donnaldson-Torrit, Teka and MicroAir Dust Collectors
- (1) 3′ Swing Arm Radial Drill Press
- (1) Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
- (1) Sweco Vibro-Energy Finishing Mill/Vibratory Tumbler
- (1 Kaeser ASD 40hp Main Compressor w/ Dryer
- (3) Backup Compressors
- (2) Overhead gantry cranes, 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (1) Jib Cranes
Punching
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Production Shop Equipment:
Punching Equipment:
- (1) 12′ x 175 Ton Piranha Press/Punch
- (1) 12′ x 200 Ton Pacific Press/Punch
- (1) 200 Ton Pacific PressFormer II
- (1) 110 Ton Rousselle #10 OBI Punch Press
- (1) 85 Ton Rousselle #8 OBI Punch Press
- (1) 40 Ton Scotchman 18″ Ironworker
- Capacity – up to 350 tons
- Max Thickness:
- Carbon ¾”
- Stainless 3/8”
- Aluminum ½”
Support Equipment:
- (1) 12″ Scotchman Cold Cut Saw
- (1) 6″ DeWalt Miter Bandsaw
- (2) Ridgid Pipe Thread Machines
- (4) Donnaldson-Torrit, Teka and MicroAir Dust Collectors
- (1) 3′ Swing Arm Radial Drill Press
- (1) Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
- (1) Sweco Vibro-Energy Finishing Mill/Vibratory Tumbler
- (1 Kaeser ASD 40hp Main Compressor w/ Dryer
- (3) Backup Compressors
- (2) Overhead gantry cranes, 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (1) Jib Cranes
Shear
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Production Shop Equipment:
Shop Equipment:
- (1) 10′ AccurShear – 1/4″ Capacity, w/ Programmable Backgauge
Support Equipment:
- (1) 12″ Scotchman Cold Cut Saw
- (1) 6″ DeWalt Miter Bandsaw
- (2) Ridgid Pipe Thread Machines
- (4) Donnaldson-Torrit, Teka and MicroAir Dust Collectors
- (1) 3′ Swing Arm Radial Drill Press
- (1) Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
- (1) Sweco Vibro-Energy Finishing Mill/Vibratory Tumbler
- (1 Kaeser ASD 40hp Main Compressor w/ Dryer
- (3) Backup Compressors
- (2) Overhead gantry cranes, 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (1) Jib Cranes
Laser
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Production Shop Equipment:
Laser Equipment:
- 1 10kW Bystronic Bystar 3015 Fiber Laser w/ ByTrans Extended Automation – 5′ x 10′ shuttle tables, 1.25
- 1 6kW HSG G3015X Fiber Laser – 5′ x 10′ shuttle tables, 1″ Capacity
- 1 4400w Bystronic Bystar 3015 Laser – 5′ x 10′ shuttle tables, 1″ Capacity
Support Equipment:
- (1) 12″ Scotchman Cold Cut Saw
- (1) 6″ DeWalt Miter Bandsaw
- (2) Ridgid Pipe Thread Machines
- (4) Donnaldson-Torrit, Teka and MicroAir Dust Collectors
- (1) 3′ Swing Arm Radial Drill Press
- (1) Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
- (1) Sweco Vibro-Energy Finishing Mill/Vibratory Tumbler
- (1 Kaeser ASD 40hp Main Compressor w/ Dryer
- (3) Backup Compressors
- (2) Overhead gantry cranes, 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (1) Jib Cranes
Office and Engineering
S&W Metal Products takes pride in ensuring that all office employees are located in close proximity to our manufacturing operations.
If 80 years of fabricating metal has taught us anything it’s this: producing quality products requires continuous collaboration.
S&W’s Engineering, Supervisory, Customer Service, Accounting and Administrative personnel work hand-in-hand with our skilled manufacturing technicians, every day, to earn your business.
At S&W there is one driving goal – exceeding expectations!
We have two conference rooms, capable of hosting large project planning.
Operations Software:
- Visual Manufacturing (by Infor) ERP System
- Quoting with fully costed reference databases
- Customer service and order tracking
- Operations management
- Live shop floor labor collection and costing
- Purchasing
- Accounting and financial reporting
- PaperLess Parts estimating software
Engineering Software:
- Solidworks Software – 2025 licensing
- Autocad Software
- 36″ HP Design Jet 1050 Color Plotter
Fabrication and Machining Software:
- Bystronic ByCAM- Laser and Press Brake
- CypNest Pro – Laser
- AutoPOL BendSim – Press Brake
- Hurco MAX 5 Console and desktop software
- Merry Mech CAD/CAM – Laser and Turret
Maintenance Shop:
Although the smallest of our shops,. the Maintenance Department has a BIG role in supporting and servicing critical production equipment.
Whether through performing preventative maintenance, machine repairs or facilitating shop projects, our Maintenance staff is an essential part of everything we do.
Saws
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Production Shop Equipment:
Sawing Equipment:
- (2) 14″ Cosen C-420NC Horizontal Band Saws, fully automatic w/ bundling
- (1) 10″ Hyd-Mech DM-10 Miter Band Saw
Support Equipment:
- (1) 12″ Scotchman Cold Cut Saw
- (1) 6″ DeWalt Miter Bandsaw
- (2) Ridgid Pipe Thread Machines
- (4) Donnaldson-Torrit, Teka and MicroAir Dust Collectors
- (1) 3′ Swing Arm Radial Drill Press
- (1) Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
- (1) Sweco Vibro-Energy Finishing Mill/Vibratory Tumbler
- (1 Kaeser ASD 40hp Main Compressor w/ Dryer
- (3) Backup Compressors
- (2) Overhead gantry cranes, 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (1) Jib Cranes
Machining
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Fabrication Shop Equipment:
Machining Equipment:
- (1) Hurco VM30i VMC – 50″ x 20″ table w/ Rotary 4th-Axis
- (1) DMC DL 22LA CNC lathe – 15″ capacity, w/ LNS S2 automatic bar feed
- (1) Tsugami manual lathe
- (1) Goodway manual lathe
- (1) Acer Surface Grinder, 8″ x 15″ magnetic table
- (2) Bridgeport manual mills
- (10+) Drill Presses, tapping heads
- (2) FlexArm tapping systems
- (1) SFX M6-M36 Electric Tapping system
- (1) Darex XT3000 tool sharpener system
Support Equipment:
- (1) 60″ Loewer 4Td-1500 Brush Deburring/Edge Rounding Machine
- (1) Goff Turntable Shotblaster
- (1) Empire Blast Cabinet, 60″ x 36″ with Empire Dust Collector
- (1) 36″ Cemco Sanding Machine, w/ Wet Dust Collector
- (1) D-Bur-R Edge Deburring Machine
- (3) PEM / Hardware Insert Machines
- (2) Overhead Gantry Cranes – 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (3) Electric A-Frame Cranes – 3-ton max
- (1) Fosdick 4’ Radial Arm Drill
Quality Control
Our Quality Control department is strategically located, right where the action is. Skilled personnel conduct and assist with all manner of first piece, in process, and final inspections.
In addition to managing the company’s ISO program, the Quality department drives continuous improvement by creating work instructions and other templates to establish and maintain production standards.
Quality Program / Inspection Equipment:
- ISO 9001:2015 – full compliance
- Comprehensive quality management system
- Managed tool calibration system
- Multiple stages of inspection
- Performance metrics tracked and analyzed
- Brown & Sharpe MicroVal CMM – 18″ x 20″ x 16″ measuring range
- Mititoyo PH361A Optical Comparator w/ DRO
General Assemblies
With three separate assembly areas, including up to 50-ton overhead crane service, S&W is equipped to handle a wide variety of assembly requirements. Big to small, simple to complex, our team has decades of experience bringing customer projects to life.
Storage
At S&W Metal Products, our storage systems are designed to support the full contract manufacturing lifecycle — from raw material intake to the shipment of final assemblies. By maintaining a clean, organized, and strategically planned floor layout, we ensure that materials and products flow seamlessly through every stage of production.
Large Assemblies
With three separate assembly areas, including up to 50-ton overhead crane service, S&W is equipped to handle a wide variety of assembly requirements. Big to small, simple to complex, our team has decades of experience bringing customer projects to life.
Turret
The Production Shop sets a critical (and brisk!) cadence for all other departments. Applying plenty of creativity, grit, and a wide variety of cutting, punching, blanking and deburring equipment, skilled employees produce a truly impressive range of quality components from every conceivable stock shape to keep the company moving forward.
Far beyond just the rhythmic noises of their equipment, it is truly a “heartbeat” of the organization. This group constantly replenishes, supports, and pushes new work through every corner of the plant.
Flat and formed precision parts gain dimensional complexity in our Fabrication Shop. Hand and robotic welding, plate rolling, tube bending, spot welding, mechanical assembly and other secondary operations provide a breadth of capabilities to suit your needs.
Production Shop Equipment:
Turret Press / Punch Equipment:
- (1) 33 Ton Finn-Power C5 CNC Turret Press – 48″ x 96″ Capacity before repositioning (extended tables for oversized sheets)
- (2) 25 Ton Weidamann CNC Turret Presses – 48″ x 96″ Capacity before repositioning
Support Equipment:
- (1) 12″ Scotchman Cold Cut Saw
- (1) 6″ DeWalt Miter Bandsaw
- (2) Ridgid Pipe Thread Machines
- (4) Donnaldson-Torrit, Teka and MicroAir Dust Collectors
- (1) 3′ Swing Arm Radial Drill Press
- (1) Giant W-5 Vibratory Finishing Machine
- (1) Sweco Vibro-Energy Finishing Mill/Vibratory Tumbler
- (1 Kaeser ASD 40hp Main Compressor w/ Dryer
- (3) Backup Compressors
- (2) Overhead gantry cranes, 15-ton and 50-ton capacity
- (1) Jib Cranes
100,000 Square Feet of Manufacturing Space
Bringing new life to the building to continue the long legacy of metal fabrication and manufacturing forged at the 100,000-square-foot, historic facility in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, has been a source of great pride for S&W. The former foundry is situated on the original site of The Birdsboro Foundry & Machine Co., a once regional leader in the production of steel, stamping presses, rolling equipment, tooling, and more.
Nearly three years in the making, this permanent home represents decades of unwavering commitment to local manufacturing. Only by contributing to the growth and success of our business partners has this important milestone become possible.
Designed Around the Needs of Our Customers’ Projects
Updated and thoughtfully laid out, S&W’s production headquarters provides the opportunity to do more for you.
Improved Coordination
All operations management, customer service, quality, and engineering departments are located adjacent to the manufacturing floor, enhancing coordination and communication. Everyone involved in your project remains onsite and available for consultation. Along with the rest of the facility, our IT infrastructure is completely updated and accessible throughout the building, allowing quicker access to all elements of your build.
New Location
Situated in Berks County, Pa., we are now geographically closer to many of our longest-tenured and most active business partners while still being conveniently located to all others. Moving closer to our clients was a deliberate decision, enabling us to provide even greater responsiveness and overall service.
Larger Projects
The new headquarters offers significantly more square footage and ceiling height. The sheer volume of space enables us to install and leverage more equipment, including two high-tonnage gantry cranes, to manage a wider variety of customer needs, projects, and commitments.
Room to Grow
We have set up the facility with flexible spaces to accommodate future growth. This allows us greater flexibility for custom projects, larger-scale builds, and establishing customer-specific manufacturing cells to better suit your needs.
Manufactured in Pennsylvania with Precision Since 1946
S&W Metal Products operates a full-service fabrication facility that integrates precision forming, welding, machining, and assembly. Our combination of services can streamline your project and support superior quality every step of the way.
Located in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, since 1946, every part we manufacture is backed by 80+ years of innovation, craftsmanship, and reliable service. Get in touch to discover all the benefits that the S&W facility can bring to your project.