Custom Welding in Franklin, NC. Steel Fabrication Since 1940

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Expert Custom Welding & Steel Fabrication

For 85 years, Franklin Machine Co. has been Western North Carolina’s trusted name in custom welding and steel fabrication. From massive commercial structures to intricate custom architectural pieces, our expert team brings generations of skill and state-of-the-art equipment to every project. Whether you’re a contractor, builder, homeowner, or municipality, if it needs to be built or welded in steel, we can handle it.

Our Custom Welding & Fabrication Capabilities

Our 28,000 square foot fabrication facility is equipped to handle steel and metal projects of any scale. With large-capacity cranes, cutting-edge equipment, and a team of 15 skilled welders and fabricators, we provide comprehensive solutions for:

  • Structural Steel: Beams, columns, and supports for commercial buildings, bridges, and parking structures
  • Custom Architectural Elements: Decorative railings, spiral staircases, fire escapes, and unique design features
  • Commercial Infrastructure: Steel frameworks, catwalks, platforms, and industrial components
  • Residential Projects: Custom staircases, handrails, fences, and decorative elements for high-end mountain homes
  • Specialized Fabrication: One-of-a-kind projects requiring precise craftsmanship and creative problem-solving

Why Franklin Contractors Choose FMC for Custom Welding

What sets our custom welding in Franklin, NC apart is our unique combination of industrial capacity and meticulous attention to detail. We approach every project with the same commitment to quality, whether we’re fabricating structural steel for a commercial building or crafting a custom railing for a mountain home.
Our fabrication process includes:

  • Comprehensive consultation and planning
  • Detailed blueprint development and review
  • Precision cutting, bending, and forming
  • Expert welding using MIG, TIG, and stick techniques
  • Thorough quality inspection and testing
  • Professional finishing and installation
Structural steel welding certification held by Franklin Machine Co. in Franklin, NC, certified for commercial and municipal projects

Structural steel welding certified

Franklin Machine Co. holds NCDOT welding certification and structural steel certification. Our technicians are trained across a wide range of specializations. No matter how extensive or in-depth your project is, our team is up to the task. Proudly serving contractors and builders across Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Bryson City, Sylva, Clayton, Macon County, and throughout Western North Carolina.

Custom Welding Projects: Beams, Staircases, Railings & Gates

Take a look at some of the custom welding and fabrication work our team has completed for clients across Western North Carolina. From structural steel beams and commercial frameworks to ornamental gates, spiral staircases, custom handrails, and decorative fencing, every project gets the same level of craftsmanship and care. Our 28,000 sq ft facility gives us the space and equipment to take on jobs that other shops simply can’t handle, and our team of 15 certified welders brings the skill to execute them with precision. Whether it’s a single custom railing for a mountain home or a full structural steel package for a commercial build, the quality of our work speaks for itself.

Custom steel railings fabricated and installed by Franklin Machine Co. for a residential property in Western North Carolina
Structural steel framework and commercial construction project completed by Franklin Machine Co. in Western North Carolina
Custom fabricated steel gate designed and installed by Franklin Machine Co. in Franklin, NC
Custom decorative steel fencing and gate panels fabricated by Franklin Machine Co. serving Western North Carolina
Residential and commercial steel fabrication project in progress by Franklin Machine Co., serving contractors across Western North Carolina

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Welding in Western NC

Franklin Machine Co. serves every type of customer across Western North Carolina, from homeowners looking for a custom railing, fence, or staircase on a mountain home in Highlands or Cashiers, to commercial contractors building hotels, breweries, and parking garages, to industrial clients needing structural steel and custom fabrication at scale. Our welding and fabrication services cover everything from decorative metalwork and custom gates to bridges, catwalks, platforms, and commercial steel frameworks. We also work directly with local governments and municipalities on infrastructure projects throughout Macon County and the surrounding region. No matter the size or complexity of the job, if it’s made of steel, Franklin Machine Co. builds it right the first time.

We’ve completed custom welding and steel fabrication projects across Franklin, Bryson City, Clayton, Jackson County, Cherokee County, Macon County, and throughout Western North Carolina. If you’re looking for custom welding in Franklin, NC, from a shop with the experience, equipment, and certifications to get the job done right, give us a call at 828-524-2313 or stop by 231 Depot Street. We’ve been here since 1940, and we’re not going anywhere.​