Cooper Steel Fabricators Inc

About Cooper Steel Fabricators Inc

Cooper Steel Fabricators Inc operates from its headquarters in Shelbyville, Tennessee, with additional fabrication facilities in Childersburg, Alabama, and Monroe, Virginia. The company was founded in 1960 and has remained a family-owned and operated business for over six decades. The firm specializes in structural steel fabrication and erection, offering preconstruction, project management, field operations, and self-perform erection services. Its three fabrication shops provide more than 385,000 square feet of operational space, and the company ranks among the top 15 purchasers of mill-produced steel in the United States. Capabilities include robotic fabrication, plate girder and truss production, oversized assemblies, specialty coatings, and BIM-enabled detailing and connection design. Cooper Steel serves sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, commercial, food and beverage, and mission-critical infrastructure. Its project portfolio includes major distribution facilities and mission-critical structures for national companies. The company's 24/7 project management teams and in-house erection crews with dedicated safety personnel and certified welding inspectors differentiate it from fabricators that subcontract erection. The company's founding principle—“Give Big, Expect Little”—reflects a culture that prioritizes relationships and community. A safety program recognized with multiple AISC and SEAA awards, including Erector Safety Award of Honor honors across several years, underscores its commitment to workforce well-being alongside on-time delivery.

Equipment

• Robotic fabrication systems

Company details

Location

Shelbyville, Tennessee

Company type

Manufacturer

Founded

1960

Ownership

Family-owned

Certifications

SEAA World Class Fabricator Safety Excellence (2026), SEAA Safety Accommodation Award (2025), AISC Erector Safety Commendation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), AISC Fabricator Safety Commendation (2022, 2024, 2025), SEAA Safety Excellence Premier Award (2023), AISC Erector Safety Award of Honor (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023), SEAA World Class Erector Safety Excellence Award (2021), AISC Fabricator Safety Award of Honor (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)

Listed under

• Structural Steel in Tennessee
• Metal Fabrication & Machining in Tennessee

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