THE METAL SHOP
Custom Fabrication • Sheet Metal • Plate Processing • TUBE PROCESSING
Our lead is just four weeks -- half the industry standard. Chat with us now for instant support
Customer Projects
Check out the roof rack that we built for our shop's Toyota Tacoma
Our Shipping Manager working on a stairs project!
An order of stainless carts for the medical industry
Here is the Fiserv Forum Globe that we had the pleasure of creating
WHY TMS?
At The Metal Shop (TMS), we deliver precision, speed, and reliability in every project. Based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, our 35,000 sq. ft. facility serves manufacturers throughout the Midwest and Southeast—from Illinois and Minnesota to Georgia and Tennessee. Equipped with advanced tools like Mitsubishi lasers, CNC mills, press brakes, and 3D scanners, we handle everything from laser cutting and waterjet processing to tube bending, machining, and robotic welding. With a standard 4-week turnaround—half the industry norm—and expedited shipping nationwide, we ensure your projects move from concept to completion without delay.
Founded in 2002 by Navy veteran Duane Swift, TMS combines over 30 years of expertise with modern fabrication technology to serve industries ranging from trade show exhibits to OEM components, retail fixtures, and commercial interiors. Serving customers from Milwaukee to Atlanta, Chicago to Minneapolis, we’ve built a 100% on-time delivery record and a proven ability to manage complex, custom builds. TMS is more than a metal shop—we’re a trusted partner for businesses across the country that demand quality, innovation, and performance.
The Metal Shop was started in 2002 by Duane Swift. After spending 30 years in the Navy and working for another exhibit company, the opportunity to start a small business was offered. Learn more.