Your trusted partner for steel, fabrication, welding, custom truck beds, and heavy equipment repair, since 1940.

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About Us

Franklin Machine Co. has been serving the southeast since 1940, specializing in welding and steel fabrication, custom truck bed installation, and heavy machine and engine repair, as well as offering the area’s largest inventory of steel and metal in our retail shop. Over the past 85 years, we’ve worked alongside some of the area’s top commercial contractors, residential builders, local governments, and individuals, to bring their projects to life.

From bridges, hotels, and parking garages, to high-end mountain homes with custom fences, railings, and staircases, to fleets of vehicles and truck bed conversions – there’s no job too big for our team of 15 professionals with 100+ years of combined experience.

Serving the community for 85 years

Since 1940, Franklin Machine Co. has been a cornerstone in Appalachia, providing expert craftsmanship and reliable service to generations of customers. As a family-owned business based in the mountains of Western North Carolina, we’ve built our reputation on quality workmanship, honest business practices, and a deep commitment to the region we call home.

Our Services

Custom Welding & Steel Fabrication

Franklin Machine Co. specializes in precision welding backed by full-service steel fabrication—delivering durable, high-quality solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.

Steel Supply

We are the area's largest provider of steel and metal supplies, and can customize your order to match your project's needs.

Custom Truck Bed Installations

We design and install heavy-duty custom truck beds built for performance, durability, and the specific demands of your work—engineered to fit your vehicle and your job.

Heavy Machine & Hydraulic Repair

For 85 years we've been repairing and maintaining the heavy equipment for loggers, contractors, builders, graders, and farmers. From bulldozers and excavators to dump trucks and 18-wheelers, our mechanics specialize in hydraulic systems and diesel engine repair.