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Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.
Berkeley Illinois US 60163
About Seller: Johnson Bros. was founded by Edwin Johnson, Sr. in 1947, when he embarked on an entrepreneurial venture. He began constructing the company's inaugural roll forming machine in his basement, which is now in storage. Edwin offered his five brothers an equal share in the business if they matched his life savings of $700. One brother, Harold Johnson, accepted the offer, leading to the establishment of Johnson Bros. Once the first machine was completed and tested, it had to be disassembled, transported from the basement, and reassembled in Edwin's garage. Following complaints from neighbors about noise during the production of small orders, Edwin sought new premises. He eventually secured an uninsulated, dirt-floor garage in Chicago that previously served as a stable. Together, Edwin Sr. and Harold insulated the garage/plant, constructed a small office, and utilized a small stove for heating in colder months. Over time, Johnson Bros. transitioned from a focus on lockseam and openseam tubing to a wide variety of shapes for industrial applications, and now specializes in sophisticated computer-controlled in-line fabrication. Their expertise lies in forming various metals, prefinished or plain, ranging in thickness from .004 in. to .188 in., into diverse shapes that are distributed across the continental U.S., Canada, Mexico, and parts of Europe. With sales reaching seven million and a workforce of 36 full-time and six part-time employees, Johnson Bros. has faced challenges due to outsourcing in recent years. However, the company's future appears promising.