Our Story
Over 100 Years of Practical Innovation
A Century of American Ingenuity
Founded in 1926, Arsco Custom Metals began by manufacturing radiator covers designed to improve heating efficiency in homes and commercial buildings.
Over the last century, the company evolved alongside the industries it serves — growing from a traditional fabrication shop into a specialized design-build manufacturer supporting healthcare, behavioral safety, institutional, government, retail, scientific, and commercial environments throughout the United States.
Today, Arsco designs, fabricates, and installs commodity and custom engineered metal systems where fit, function, safety, durability, and aesthetics all matter. Our work includes behavioral health safety products, architectural HVAC enclosures, custom fabrication, renovation systems, and engineered metal solutions designed for demanding environments where long-term performance is critical.
As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Arsco operates with a culture rooted in accountability, disciplined execution, and service. These principles shape how we approach every project — through responsive communication, practical problem-solving, and dependable execution from concept through installation.
What sets Arsco apart is not just what we manufacture, but how we approach the work. We believe custom fabrication should simplify problems, not create them. Our goal is to make it easier for architects, engineers, contractors, and facility owners to specify, purchase, and install solutions that perform reliably in the field.
OUR HERITAGE
Proudly Rooted in Cincinnati, Ohio
All Arsco products are engineered and manufactured in the United States from our Cincinnati, Ohio facility. Maintaining domestic manufacturing allows us to uphold strict quality standards, provide responsive support, reduce project uncertainty, and maintain the level of accountability our customers expect in critical environments.
A century later, our philosophy remains the same:
Do the work right. Stand behind the result. Build relationships that last.
A SHARED PURPOSE
Our Mission & Values
For over 100 years, Arsco Custom Metals has delivered engineered
metal solutions for environments where failure isn’t an option.
Our Mission
To design, fabricate, and install commodity and custom engineered metal systems for behavioral health, retail, scientific, and architectural enclosure applications — delivering fit, function, safety, and aesthetics in environments where failure isn’t an option.
Our Vision
Arsco Custom Metals strives to be the most trusted partner for safety-critical engineered metal systems in behavioral health, corrections, institutional facilities, and architectural enclosure applications.
We aim to be recognized for dependable execution, practical innovation, responsive support, and products that consistently perform in the field. As we continue growing, we remain focused on investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, operational systems, and long-term customer partnerships.
Proudly U.S.-Based Manufacturing
For over 100 years, Arsco has remained committed to American manufacturing, investing in domestic production capabilities, skilled labor, advanced equipment, and long-term operational excellence.
By designing, fabricating, and supporting our products in-house from our Cincinnati facility, we maintain greater control over quality, responsiveness, and execution — helping customers avoid the delays, inconsistencies, and risks often associated with offshore sourcing.
What We Value
Loyalty
Support and remain committed to our colleagues, company, customers, and community.
Integrity
Be uncompromisingly honest and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
Initiative
Maintain a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
Courage
Stand up for what’s right, even when it’s difficult.
Empathy & Compassion
Consider the thoughts and experiences of others and act with respect and understanding.
Tact & Respect
Treat everyone with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
Endurance
Stay the course and maintain the determination to overcome challenges and deliver results.
Expert Guidance
Leadership
Experienced Leadership. Disciplined Execution.
Arsco’s leadership team combines decades of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, operations, and project management with a hands-on approach to accountability and continuous improvement.
Leadership means more than managing operations — it means building relationships, solving complex challenges, and creating a culture where innovation and accountability thrive.
We believe strong leadership means staying connected to the work, supporting employees, solving customer challenges, and maintaining the standards that define Arsco’s reputation. Each leader at Arsco plays an active role in shaping the company’s vision while staying connected to the day-to-day work that keeps projects moving forward. From engineering and manufacturing to strategy and customer experience, our team is dedicated to continuous improvement and practical problem-solving.
As Arsco enters its second century as a U.S.-based manufacturer, our focus remains on building a technically diverse organization led by highly trained, disciplined, and dependable people who share a common passion for excellence.
Community & Impact
Building More Than Metal Solutions
At Arsco, we believe responsible business means supporting people — inside our company, throughout our communities, and within the industries we serve.
Our commitment to impact is reflected in how we operate every day: through long-term employment, investment in employee well-being, mentorship, community support, and the development of products that improve safety in critical environments.
Our goal is simple
to build a company that creates lasting impact through the quality of its work, the strength of its relationships, and the way it supports others.
As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), accountability and service remain central to how we approach our work and relationships.
We also believe creating lasting value means investing beyond the shop floor. Arsco supports organizations and initiatives that align with our values, including ongoing monthly support for Save the Children, Children’s Rescue, and Compassion International as part of our commitment to supporting children, families, and communities in need.
In addition, we continue to invest time in mentorship, workforce development, and inclusive employment opportunities that strengthen both our company and the broader manufacturing community.
We also believe supporting American manufacturing means investing in people, developing skilled trades, and creating long-term opportunities within the communities where we live and work.
careers
Build Your Future with a Company Built to Last
For 100 years, Arsco has built a reputation on craftsmanship, accountability, and practical problem-solving. Behind every product is a team of fabricators, welders, engineers, machine operators, project managers, assemblers, and skilled professionals committed to doing quality work.
We are always looking for individuals who value teamwork, reliability, continuous improvement, and pride in craftsmanship.
Whether you are experienced in manufacturing or looking to build a long-term career in a hands-on environment, Arsco offers opportunities to grow alongside a company entering its next century of innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Build a Career Built to Last
Join a century-old leader in American manufacturing.
Get in touch with our Cincinnati team today to explore stable, rewarding opportunities in precision fabrication and engineering.
Why Work at Arsco?
100 years of manufacturing stability
Team-oriented culture
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Investment in training and development
Hands-on manufacturing environment
Competitive benefits and healthcare support
Meaningful work that impacts real-world environments