Overview

Merrill, a Keel Company, is a metal fabrication and contract manufacturing firm headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, founded in 1968. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million, and is privately held as part of the KEEL organization. The company designs, fabricates, machines, and assembles components and systems for defense, aerospace, automotive, construction, and industrial customers. In 2025 it announced a $22 million investment in precision machining equipment.

At a glance

What Merrill, a Keel Company makes

The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registration, and Nadcap certifications and offers machining and assembly services.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly (source: merrilltg.com).

Certifications

Merrill, a Keel Company is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — build.link

• ISO 9001 — build.link

• ITAR registered — build.link

• Nadcap — build.link

Latest developments

• 2026-11-04 — Charleston area shipyard is primed to prep and paint (postandcourier.com)

• 2026-08-06 — Exciting news: we’ve broken ground on our second machine at our Gratiot facility as part of our $22 million investment in advanced precision machining capacity. This expansion enhances our ability to support … | Keel (linkedin.com)

• 2025-12-17 — Keel Continues to Invest in Defense Production Capacity with $22 Million Midwest Equipment Purchase and Key Leadership Additions | Keel (keelusa.com)

• 2025-09-17 — ICYMI: MERRILL Technologies has officially transitioned under the KEEL name, joining forces with Pegasus Steel and Metal Trades. Together, we are building a stronger future in advanced manufacturing for mission-critical defense programs. | MERRILL, a Keel Company (linkedin.com)

• 2025-03-04 — Navy contractor KEEL to spend $70M on new facilities for submarine fabrication - Breaking Defense (breakingdefense.com)

Facilities

Merrill, a Keel Company is headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Merrill, MI — linkedin.com

Company details

It operates as part of the KEEL organization, which also includes Pegasus Steel and Metal Trades, and serves defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Merrill, a Keel Company was founded in 1968, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 58 years in operation (founded 1968). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registered, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Merrill, a Keel Company make?

Merrill, a Keel Company, is a metal fabrication and contract manufacturing firm headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, founded in 1968. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $50 to $100 million, and is privately held as part of the KEEL organization. The company designs, fabricates, machines, and assembles components and systems for defense, aerospace, automotive, construction, and industrial customers. In 2025 it announced a $22 million investment in precision machining equipment.

Where is Merrill, a Keel Company headquartered?

Merrill, a Keel Company is headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan (400 Florence St, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602).

When was Merrill, a Keel Company founded?

Merrill, a Keel Company was founded in 1968.

How big is Merrill, a Keel Company?

Merrill, a Keel Company has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Merrill, a Keel Company hold?

Merrill, a Keel Company lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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