The Mika Fabricating Story
1939
Fred J. Mika Starts B & F Metal Fabricating
Located in South Euclid, Ohio the company would remain at this original location for the next 28 years primarily producing custom HVAC duct work.
1941
Mika Becomes A Custom Sheet Metal Fabricating Shop
During WWII, the company switches focus and begins making metal ammunition boxes that go on tanks, for Cleveland Tank Company, located in the spot where the Cleveland IX Center is today.
1960
Fred J. Mika retires
Son Fred J.G. Mika takes over the company after serving in the Air Force during the Korean War.
1967
Mika-Kidd Manufacturing Company Is Born
Fred J.G. Mika becomes partners with his brother-in-law. In addition to changing the name, they move the business to Hamann Parkway in Willoughby, Ohio and become heavily involved in manufacturing complex electronic assemblies. Customers include Keithley Instruments, Elgin Electronics and Bailey Controls.
1970
Name Changes to Mika-Snyder Metal Fabricating
One brother-in-law pursues new opportunities while another brother-in-law steps in. In addition to products for the electronics industry, the company begins producing vending machines for Dixie-Narco, well into the 1980’s.
1994
Name Changes to Mika Metal Fabricating Company
Fred J.G. Mika’s sons join the company. Company is on the precipice of explosive growth and expansion.
1997
Mika Launches Into The Medical Market
Fabricating products for legendary Cleveland companies such as Marconi (now Philips) and Steris, Mika establishes deep connections in the medical industry.
2002
The Company Expands
Moving to an 80,000 sq.ft. location across the street on Hamann Parkway, the company continues growing and remains there to this day.
2016
Fred Retires
Fred J.G. Mika retires and his two sons’ step into leadership roles.
2021
Scott Shelfer and Ryan Thomas Purchase Company
While the world reels from the Covid-19 Pandemic, Scott & Ryan set out to transform Mika Metal Fabricating. Significant upgrades were made to the building, shop floor and office spaces to support a more progressive and innovative culture for the 21st century and beyond.
