- Webster City, Iowa
- Since 1942
Built for the
toughest
jobs.
Delivered on
time.
Custom hydraulic cylinders, precision fabrication and protective
finishing — all under one roof in Webster City, Iowa.
- 80 + Years in business
- 100 % Cylinders tested before shipping
- 30–50 % Faster lead times
- 1 /1 Facility, start to finish
Engineering that moves you forward
Mertz Engineering has been the trusted partner for OEMs requiring heavy duty custom components for more than 80 years. We combine automated production with old-fashioned accountability to provide cylinders and fabricated parts that fit right the first time.
- No. Middlemen — because we manufacture in-house.
- No. Excuses — because we Meet your lead times.
What we do
Three shops. One facility.
Every part accounted
for.
01 / Hydraulic Cylinders
Built to your prints.
Delivered to your line.
Manufactured to meet your specific requirements for both custom and OEM applications. From single prototypes to production runs, we manufacture cylinders that perform under extreme pressure.
- Standard & telescopic designs
- Bore sizes — from 2″ to 12″
- Custom strokes & mounting styles
- 100% tested before shipping
02 / Custom Fabrication
From raw stock to
finished part, all in one
facility.
We solve problems with metal. Our fabrication shop
handles the full spectrum whether you need one
complex bracket or 1,000 production components.
- CNC Machining (milling & turning)
- Welding (MIG, TIG, robotic)
- Laser Cutting (precision flat work)
- Press & Roll Forming
03 / Custom Finishing
Protection that lasts.
Appearance that sells.
Don’t ship raw metal. We apply industrial-grade finishes
that fight rust, chemicals and impact.
- In-house: liquid & powder coating
- Sourced: heat treating, anodizing
- We manage the vendors so you don’t have to
The Mertz Advantage
Why 7-figure
procurement teams
choose Mertz.
/ 01
Unmatched Quality
ISO-compliant processes. Every weld, cut and cylinder is inspected.
/ 02
Competitive Pricing
Automated production = less labor cost = savings passed to you.
/ 03
Automated
Production
Robotic welding and CNC automation mean repeatability you can count on.
/ 04
Short Lead Times
Typical lead times 30–50% faster than
industry average. Ask us.
Capabilities
Ready for a serious shop.
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Location
Webster City, IA
Central time zone — easy
logistics - Shipping LTL · Truckload · Will-call However you want it on the road
- Get a quote
- 24–48 hour response
Stop
outsourcing.
Start
producing.
Tell us what you need. We’ll send a detailed quote within 24–48 hours
- Direct response from in-house engineers
- No middlemen — talk straight to the shop
- Detailed quote, not a ballpark number