Sheet metal, stampings and tested assemblies, built in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

One 110,000 sq ft plant for cutting, forming, stamping up to 550 tons, powder coating, assembly and testing. Send your drawings and receive a quote within 5 business days.

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Drawings or 3D models (PDF, STEP, DXF)
Include
Annual quantity, material and finish
Quote
Within 5 business days
Plant
Bowling Green, KY, on I-65
Tours
Available on request

Why OEMs add us

Capacity, speed and lower landed cost from one U.S. plant.

Capacity now

Open capacity across fabrication, stamping, finishing and assembly, with room for a second shift as your volumes grow.

One supplier, sheet to shipped

Cut, formed, stamped, joined, coated, assembled, tested and packed in one plant. Fewer suppliers, handoffs and freight legs.

Quotes you can plan around

Quotes within 5 business days with manufacturability notes, and next-day truck delivery across much of the region.

Lower landed cost and risk

Less freight on bulky parts, less pipeline inventory, no ocean lead times and less exposure to import duties.

From sheet to shipped

Every step a part needs, in order, under one roof.

  1. Cut

    Automated punch and fiber laser cell, plus CNC turret punches.

  2. Form

    Automatic panel bending linked to the cutting cell, and CNC press brakes.

  3. Stamp

    Presses up to 550 tons, including a straight-side press with die cushion for deep draws.

  4. Tube, bar and turned parts

    Tube and bar bending, end forming, and Swiss-type CNC turning for small parts.

  5. Join

    Spot, seam and MIG welding, riveting and hardware insertion.

  6. Finish

    Conveyorized powder coating with pretreatment, and batch curing.

  7. Assemble and test

    Assembly lines with gas leak and electrical safety testing, then packing and shipping.

Parts we make

Representative examples of the work this plant is built for.

Deep-drawn steel housing with flange
Deep-drawn housingsStamped on a straight-side press with die cushion.
Bent burner tubes and a manifold with fittings
Burner tubes and manifoldsBent, end-formed and fitted tube assemblies.
Powder-coated equipment enclosure with door and vents
Enclosures and cabinetsPunched, panel-bent, joined and powder coated.
Brass orifices and turned fittings
Orifices and turned fittingsSmall parts from Swiss-type CNC turning.
Powder-coated bracket with valve and manifold assembled
Tested gas subassembliesBrackets, valves and manifolds assembled and leak tested.
Powder-coated control panel with cutouts and louvers
Panels and coversCutouts, louvers and bends, coated to your color.

Images are illustrations of typical part types. Plant tours and sample parts are available on request.

Equipment

Highlights below. A full equipment list is available on request.

CuttingPrima Power punch and fiber laser combination cell with automatic panel bender; Amada and Finn-Power CNC turret punches
FormingPrima Power servo-electric press brake and additional CNC press brakes
StampingSeyi 550-ton straight-side press with die cushion; Komatsu presses from 80 to 150 tons
Tube, bar and turningTube and bar benders, end forming, cutoff; Citizen Swiss-type CNC lathe
JoiningSpot and seam welders, MIG welding, riveting and hardware insertion
FinishingConveyorized powder coating line with pretreatment and Nordson booth; batch cure oven
Assembly and testMultiple assembly lines; Furness Controls gas leak testing; electrical safety testing

Industries we serve

Build-to-print parts and assemblies for equipment makers.

HVAC and heating

Cabinet panels, brackets, burner boxes and gas-heat parts.

Electrical and data center

Enclosures, panels, doors, brackets and covers.

Appliances and foodservice

Stampings, stainless and coated panels, burner parts.

Energy storage

Racks, covers, brackets and enclosures.

Material handling and equipment

Panels, guards, brackets, tube and bar parts.

Outdoor and gas products

Complete gas-fired products and tested subassemblies.

Quality

Built into every step, documented for every new part.

  • First-article inspection report on every new part
  • Calibrated gauges and test equipment
  • In-process and final inspection
  • Gas leak and electrical safety testing on assemblies that require it

The Plant

A 110,000 sq ft plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, operated by Bluegrass Living since 2011.

Address
2800 Griffin Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Location
On I-65 between Nashville and Louisville
Shipping
Next-day truck delivery across much of the region
Visits
Plant tours available on request

Request a quote

Send drawings and we will quote within 5 business days, with notes on anything that could lower your cost.

  1. Drawings or 3D models at the current revision
  2. Annual quantities and release pattern
  3. Material, finish and color
  4. Assembly, test and packaging requirements
  5. Target launch timing

Need an NDA first? Check the box and we will send one before you share drawings. Large CAD files can be emailed to quotes@bgl-manufacturing.com.

One file per request; zip multiple files together.