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Custom Steel Bollards, Guards, and Barriers
Safety and Asset Protection Equipment
Midwest Metal Fabrications builds bollards, barriers, and guards that protect people, equipment, and facilities from impact and damage in industrial, commercial, and municipal settings.
Midwest Metal Fabrications designs and fabricates safety and asset protection equipment that shields personnel, equipment, and facilities from damage or impact.
From steel bollards that prevent vehicle collisions to custom barriers and equipment guards, we deliver precision-built solutions for industrial, commercial, and municipal applications.
Headquartered in Tallmadge, OH, just outside Akron, we serve businesses across Ohio and nationwide, providing short lead times, custom fabrication, and delivery to your site or facility.
Built Tough, Built to Spec
Our safety equipment is crafted using advanced metal fabrication methods:
- Laser cutting for precision parts
- Press braking for high-strength bends
- MIG and TIG welding for structural integrity
- Metal finishing for corrosion resistance and durability
We fabricate in carbon steel, stainless steel, and offer custom paint and finish options to match your specifications.
Steel Bollards
Vertical steel posts designed to protect buildings, loading docks, walkways, equipment, and personnel from vehicle impact.
- Available in surface-mounted or embedded designs
- Powder-coated or painted in safety colors (e.g., yellow, red)
- Fabricated in various diameters and wall thicknesses for heavy-duty use
Steel Barriers
Robust structures used to block, redirect, or control traffic and access.
- Ideal for warehouse perimeters, parking lots, drive lanes, and construction sites
- Designed for both temporary and permanent installations
- Custom sizes and configurations available
Equipment Guards
Protective shielding for moving parts, sensitive systems, or critical equipment.
- Custom-made to your prints or specs
- Common uses include guarding for gearboxes, belt systems, conveyors, and walkways
- Supports OSHA compliance and industrial safety standards
Who We Work With
Trusted by leading manufacturers, electrical contractors, and integrators including:
Sage Integration, Bonnot Company, Butech Bliss, Davis Standard, J.W. Didado Electric, Bevcorp, Kent Corporation, Kobelco Stewart Bolling, National Feedscrew, Ranpak, Rubber City, Steelastic, Thompson Electric, Union Process, Winkle Industries, Zenith Systems.
Why Choose Midwest Metal Fabrication?
- Custom-built for your application – we fabricate to your specs
- Fast turnaround – we meet tight deadlines with 3–4 week average lead times
- No minimum order – we can produce a single unit or a full production run
- Delivery to job sites or facilities – local and national shipping available
- Decades of experience – serving automation, manufacturing, utilities, and more
Have questions on how we can help you? Please get in touch.
Do you deliver?
Yes. We ship nationwide and will delivery to your facility or directly to the job site. If you have specific questions about frieght, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Is there a minimum quantity of bollards, guards, or barriers required for fabrication?
There are no minimums. We’re happy to build a single part or handle full production runs.
Can you fabricate guards for any type of equipment?
Absolutely. We can fabricate any guard to print and have built guards for gearboxes, belts, industrial machinery, and walkways.
Are there material and color options for the bollards and barriers?
Yes! We typically use carbon or stainless steel and can paint or finish the products in any color required.