NAICS 332114 Quarterly Industry Report
Custom Roll Forming
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NAICS Code: 332114Sector: 33Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Custom Roll Forming (NAICS 332114) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5], Bureau of Labor Statistics[9], and SBA size standards database[6]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, metal fabrication analysts, and building products investors with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Definition & Overview
Custom Roll Forming (NAICS 332114) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in custom roll forming metal products by use of rotary motion of rolls with various contours to bend or shape products per the U.S. Census Bureau[4]. Activities include roll forming structural channels and angles, gutter and downspout production, custom metal profile manufacturing, tube and pipe roll forming from strip, and progressive roll forming of complex cross-section shapes from coil-fed steel, aluminum, and stainless steel stock. Roll forming passes flat metal strip through a series of contoured rollers that progressively bend the material into a desired cross-section profile at high production speeds. Operations produce continuous lengths of uniform shapes including C-channels, Z-purlins, hat sections, and custom profiles for building construction, solar panel mounting, racking systems, automotive structural members, and agricultural equipment frames. Tooling costs for roll forming are lower than stamping dies for long production runs, making the process cost-effective for high-volume linear profiles. In-line punching, notching, and cut-to-length operations integrate secondary processing with the roll forming line to deliver finished parts without separate downstream operations. Per Census Bureau[5] data, custom roll forming serves construction, automotive, material handling, and industrial equipment markets where consistent linear profiles in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel meet structural and aesthetic requirements. Based on the SBA Table of Size Standards[6], the size standard is 500 employees. OSHA[7] enforces machine guarding and material handling safety standards for roll forming line operations. The EPA[8] regulates air emissions and wastewater from any associated coating, galvanizing, or finishing processes at roll forming facilities.
What's Included in This Industry
- Structural channel and angle roll forming
- Gutter and downspout production
- Custom metal profile manufacturing
- Tube and pipe roll forming from strip
- Solar mounting rail production
- In-line punching and notching operations
- Steel purlin and girt roll forming
- Aluminum and stainless steel profile forming
- Roll formed racking and shelving components
- Cut-to-length and packaging operations
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 332 |
| Industry Group | Forging and Stamping | 3321 |
| NAICS Industry | Forging and Stamping | 33211 |
| National Industry | Custom Roll Forming | 332114 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 332119 | Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) | Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping produces stamped metal components through press operations that complement roll forming for discrete parts where stamping handles flat and shallow-draw shapes rather than continuous linear profiles |
| 332311 | Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing | Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing purchases roll formed purlins, girts, wall panels, and roof panels as primary structural and cladding components for pre-engineered metal building construction systems |
| 332322 | Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing fabricates ductwork, enclosures, and architectural panels using brake forming and welding methods that produce shorter runs and more complex assemblies than continuous roll forming lines |
| 331221 | Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing produces flat-rolled coil and strip that roll forming operations purchase as primary input material for feeding into progressive roller die sets |
| 332111 | Iron and Steel Forging | Iron and Steel Forging shapes metal through compression forming that produces discrete high-strength components, while roll forming creates continuous profiles through progressive bending at higher production speeds |
| 332312 | Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing uses roll formed and hot-rolled shapes for structural steel fabrication, with roll formed purlins and girts serving secondary framing roles in building construction projects |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 10.7% | 41 |
| 2 | California | 9.7% | 37 |
| 3 | Ohio | 7.6% | 29 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 7.6% | 29 |
| 5 | Michigan | 7.1% | 27 |
| 6 | Illinois | 5.8% | 22 |
| 7 | Indiana | 5.5% | 21 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 3.7% | 14 |
| 9 | Florida | 3.7% | 14 |
| 10 | Georgia | 3.4% | 13 |
% Of Establishments
0%
11%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for roll forming?
NAICS 332114 covers custom roll forming of metal products using progressive roller dies to bend coil-fed metal into continuous profile shapes per the U.S. Census Bureau[4].
What is the SBA size standard?
Per the SBA size standard[6], the threshold is 500 employees for federal small business contracting eligibility and SBA lending products for custom roll forming manufacturing operations.
What is roll forming?
Roll forming passes flat metal strip through a series of contoured rollers that progressively bend material into a desired cross-section profile per Bureau of Labor Statistics[9] process data, producing continuous lengths at high speed.
What products are roll formed?
Structural channels, purlins, gutters, solar mounting rails, racking components, tube profiles, and custom cross-section shapes per Census Bureau[5] product classification, serving construction, automotive, and industrial equipment markets.
What metals can be roll formed?
Carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and pre-painted coil stock per Census Bureau[5] material classification, with material gauge and yield strength determining forming roll design and line speed capabilities.
How does roll forming compare to stamping?
What safety standards apply?
OSHA[7] enforces machine guarding requirements for roll forming line nip points, coil handling equipment safety, in-line punch and shear guarding, and material handling procedures for coil loading and finished product stacking operations.
What environmental regulations apply?
The EPA[8] regulates air emissions and wastewater from any associated galvanizing, coating, or finishing operations at roll forming facilities, with pre-painted coil processing generating fewer emissions than post-forming surface treatment methods.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [6]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [7]OSHA osha.gov
- [8]EPA epa.gov
- [9]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [10]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [11]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [12]504 loans sba.gov
- [13]NAICS 332119 census.gov
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