Metal Fabrication & Machining
Metal Design Systems Inc
103 Chamber Dr, Anamosa, IA 52205, United States
About Metal Design Systems Inc
Metal Design Systems, Inc. (MDSI) was founded in 1999 by Kreg Tjelmeland in Anamosa, Iowa. Tjelmeland, a construction industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, began fabricating architectural metal components from his home garage before expanding to a dedicated facility. The company remains headquartered in Anamosa and operates as a national specialty exterior façade fabricator. MDSI designs and fabricates architectural façade systems including wall cladding, ColumnMax™ column covers, and custom metal products. Its 125,000-square-foot production facility houses equipment such as a Mazak Optiplex 4020 DDL laser, AXYZ CNC routers, Accurpress hydraulic press brakes, Roper Whitney brakes and shears, Lincoln and Miller welders, and an Elumatec double-headed saw. Services encompass the Design Lab for ground-up project development, Exact+Site™ 3D laser scanning for precise field measurements, and a Facility Branding Division delivering turn-key branding solutions. The company serves architects, contractors, and subcontractors across the United States. Project experience spans education, healthcare, research, and aviation sectors, with completed work for the University of Missouri Columbia, Southern Research Biotech Center in Alabama, Chattahoochee Aviation Training Academy in Atlanta, UCSF, and Humboldt Park Health in Chicago. Materials processed include aluminum composite material (ACM), aluminum, steel, stainless steel, galvanized and galvaneal steel, copper, brass, phenolic, and fiber cement. MDSI states its differentiation lies in blending architectural intent with cutting-edge aesthetics through engineered solutions. Core values — Courage, Truth, Wisdom, Servanthood, Excellence — guide its approach to product performance, ease of installation, and environmental responsibility. The firm emphasizes comprehensive design resources and adaptable services to achieve functionality, durability, and artistic excellence on each project.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Architectural
- Construction
- Building Envelope
- Education
- Healthcare
- Research
- Aviation
Materials
Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) · Aluminum · Steel flat stock (painted, anodized, mill finished) · Stainless steel · Galvanized steel · Galvaneal steel · Copper · Brass · Phenolic material · Fiber cement
Equipment
- Mazak Optiplex 4020 DDL
- CNC Roundo Roller
- AXYZ CNC Route Tables
- Roper Whitney Brake
- Lincoln MIG Welders
- Miller TIG Welders
- Multicyl Punches
- Waldemar Roller
- Metalforming Schröder PowerBend Industrial
- Accurpress Hydraulic Press Brake
- Roper Whitney Shear
- Lincoln TIG Welders
- Elumatec Double Headed Saw
- Crane–Tec
Company details
- Location
- Anamosa, Iowa
- Founded
- 1999
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Metal Design Systems Inc located?
Metal Design Systems Inc is located at 103 Chamber Dr, Anamosa, IA 52205, United States.
What does Metal Design Systems Inc do?
Metal Design Systems Inc is listed under Metal Fabrication & Machining, and its listed capabilities and products include Architectural façade design, Architectural façade fabrication, Wall cladding systems fabrication, Column cover fabrication, Custom metal fabrication and 3D laser scanning.
What industries does Metal Design Systems Inc serve?
Metal Design Systems Inc lists Architectural, Construction, Building Envelope, Education and Healthcare among the industries it serves.
When was Metal Design Systems Inc founded?
Metal Design Systems Inc was founded in 1999.
How do I request a quote from Metal Design Systems Inc?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Metal Design Systems Inc your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (866) 442-6803 and visit metaldesignsystems.com.
What companies are similar to Metal Design Systems Inc?
Other Metal Fabrication & Machining companies in Iowa listed on FirmsLedger include Custom Steel Service, Inc., Premier Metal Art and North Iowa Fabrication.