Cates Sheet Metal Industries

Cates Sheet Metal Industries Inc. is a Kansas City-based sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing company founded in 1968, specializing in complex sheet metal work, ductwork, and custom installations for commercial, hospital, and industrial clients. The company has established itself as a progressive, technology-driven manufacturer known for pione... ering the adoption of advanced manufacturing systems in its region, including being the first in the Kansas City area to implement computerized estimating, computer-aided drafting, computer-aided manufacturing, and plasma cutting technology. Operating from its headquarters in Lenexa, Kansasa 40,000-square-foot facility comprising 30,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 10,000 square feet of office spaceCates serves a diverse customer base requiring precision sheet metal fabrication and coordinated trade management. The company's core strengths include detailed project engineering, multi-trade coordination capabilities, and the ability to execute installations ranging from small commercial projects to major hospital and industrial systems. Cates expanded its manufacturing capabilities in the late 1990s to include spiral and oval duct manufacturing, further broadening its service offerings and market reach. The company's leadership team brings extensive industry expertise and professional credentials, combining decades of hands-on sheet metal craftsmanship with formal business and engineering education. Under consistent management and strategic investment in automationincluding the installation of a fully automated Engel coil line in the 1980sCates has achieved sustained growth and earned recognition for its ability to manage complex, large-scale projects that require seamless coordination across multiple trades and disciplines. The company's reputation for technical capability, project management excellence, and reliable delivery has positioned it as a trusted partner for organizations requiring high-quality sheet metal fabrication and installation services ...Read More