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About

Family Owned Since 1976

Imperial Metal Company, Inc. has been servicing the commercial construction industry in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and surrounding communities since our establishment in 1976. Our fabrication facility is located on a six-acre site in Fenton, Missouri.

We appreciate the trust you have in our team and the opportunities we are given. We will continually work to make ourselves better.

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Family Owned and Operated

We are a family-owned and operated business consisting of a multitude of skilled employees, working together, each assisting towards a finished quality product. Jason Reinbold, COO, manages and oversees the everyday operations and future growth of the company.

Fabricators of Architectural and Structural Metals

We specialize in the fabrication of architectural and structural metals consisting of aluminum, bronze, stainless steel, and steel. We are unique in that we are a one-source fabrication company and we can provide a complete package for your project needs from the structural framework, handrails and stairs, to custom-made architectural aluminum and stainless steel products.

We Can Handle It

An established and reputable fabricator that has an experienced team handling an average of 300 diverse projects per year.

Our History

1976

Imperial Metal Company was co-founded by Johann Reinbold

Imperial Metal Company started out in a 1,500 square foot building in Imperial, MO and focused primarily on fabricating architectural products.

Johann Reinbold, co-founder
1978

Imperial Metal Company moved to a 5,000 square foot building in the industrial district of Valley Park, MO.

1980

Valley Park, MO facility — 1980

Imperial Metal Company remained in Valley Park, MO and relocated to a larger 12,000 square foot building.

The 12,000 square foot building in Valley Park, MO
1987

Imperial Metal Company relocated to its current location in Fenton, MO. Original building constructed was 9,000 square feet on three acres.

Construction of the original Fenton, MO facility
Imperial Metal St. Louis delivery truck loaded with metal handrails
1995

A separate independent 12,000 square foot structural steel shop was added to the facility due to the increased volume of structural work.

Site preparation for the 1995 structural steel shop addition
Steel frame erection for the 12,000 SF addition
Interior of the new structural steel shop with overhead crane
2000s

We experienced large growth which included additions to our shop and office space. The current facility now sits at 33,000 square feet under roof on six acres.

Aerial view of Imperial Metal Company facility
2008

ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year Nominee

Imperial Metal Company was named a nominee for the ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year award at the 15th Annual Awards Gala.

2008 ASA SSOTY Nominee
2010

We earned our Building Fabricator certification from the American Institute of Steel Construction.

2010 AISC Steel Building Certification
2016

Celebrating our 40th year in business and third generation of family ownership and management.

2021

St. Louis Family Business Award winner

Pictured from left to right: Benjamin Presser – Vice President, CTO · Victoria Presser – Secretary, Accounting · Christene Reinbold – Treasurer, CFO · Tom Reinbold – CEO, Founder · Jason Reinbold – President, COO · Chrissie Reinbold – Executive Assistant

Imperial Metal Company team — St. Louis Family Business Award 2021
2022

ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year

Imperial Metal Company was named the ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year at the 29th Annual Neon Awards Gala.

ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year 2022
2024

ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year Nominee

Imperial Metal Company was named a nominee for the ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year award at the 31st Annual Red Carpet Awards Gala.

2024 ASA SSOTY Nominees
2026

New 35,900 SF steel shop facility in Barnhart, MO

Imperial Metal Company opened a new 35,900 square foot structural steel shop facility in Barnhart, MO — the next chapter in our continued growth.

Groundbreaking ceremony at the new Barnhart, MO facility site
Interior of the new 35,900 SF steel shop under construction in Barnhart, MO
Exterior of the completed new Barnhart, MO facility
2026

ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year Nominee

Imperial Metal Company was named a nominee for the ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year award at the 33rd Annual Black & White Ball Awards Gala.

2026 ASA Specialty Subcontractor of the Year nominees list — Imperial Metal Company named in Category B
2026

St. Louis Small Business Monthly — Family50 Award

Imperial Metal Company was recognized in St. Louis Small Business Monthly's Family50 Business Awards, honoring the region's top family businesses. Less than 30% of businesses last more than 10 years — that's what makes the success of our business so phenomenal. Read the feature in the July 2026 issue.

St. Louis Small Business Monthly Family50 Business Awards — Imperial Metal Company recognized among the region's top family-owned businesses
2026

Celebrating 50 Years — Built Together

Imperial Metal Company proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026. What started in a 1,500 square foot building in Imperial, MO has grown into one of St. Louis's most trusted metal fabrication companies — built on family, craftsmanship, and the trust of our clients and community.

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The Reinbold family gathered at the 50th anniversary celebration

QUALITY ISTHE KEYTO SUCCESS

Imperial Metal Company strives to provide a quality finished product for the steel construction industry. We achieve this goal through our quality control program that is implemented on an everyday basis.

Our quality control program was created to ensure that each member of our management and fabrication team has the common understanding and knowledge to work together to ensure that each project meets or exceeds the customer's needs while delivering a project that is on time, within budget, and is a success.

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We Take Pride In Our Work

Our team takes great pride in every aspect of what we build — from pre-construction to fabrication to the environment in which we work. We believe that a clean, organized, and maintained facility will, in turn, run more efficiently and will create a better and safer work environment for all. We feel this belief will foster a positive effect on the outcome of each project.

Affiliations

AISCBi-State Fabricators AssociationASA — American Subcontractors Association
Imperial Metal Company

Certifications

AISC Certified FabricatorAISC Sustainability PartnerSAM — System for Award Management

Non-Ferrous Metal Facility & Main HQ:

635 S Old Hwy. 141
Fenton, MO 63026

Structural Fabrication Facility:

1500 East Marriott Street
Barnhart, MO 63012

Phone: (636) 343-8825

Fax: (636) 343-4920

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Camp Ondessonk
Crisis Nursery
Feed My People
St. Louis Area Foodbank
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
KIDstruction
Knights of Columbus
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Pedal the Cause
Ronald McDonald House
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Shriners Hospitals for Children
The Covering House
United Way
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Wounded Warrior Project
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Okawville Fire/Rescue — Est. 1875
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