Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions in Birmingham
Fitz-Thors Industries provides product development and manufacturing services for globally known brands and start-ups. Our engineering, manufacturing, and industrial groups are ready to help you achieve maximum efficiency and success for your project or process. Consistently delivering solutions for complex design and industrial challenges has earned Fitz-Thors a reputation as a recognized go-to-market leader in our field. Fitz-Thors is a team of problem-solvers that truly enjoys working with clients to take on challenging projects and create new technologies. We strive each day to add value through our holistic expertise and integrated operations. The Fitz-Thors family of companies comprises a group of independent yet complementary businesses that serve the product innovation and manufacturing sectors.Fitz-Thors Engineering works with well-known brands and start-ups alike to develop new products, streamline processes, and implement custom equipment. Our team thrives on designing and building solutions for our customers. Fitz-Thors Manufacturing provides scalable production and prototyping services for companies making consumer products, industrial parts, and medical devices. Our facility is CNC machine equipped with FDA-registration and ISO 13485 certification to support medical product development and contract manufacturing.
Services
Product Development
Medical Devices
Contract Manufacturing
Industrial Solutions
CNC Machining
Prototyping
FDA-Registered Manufacturing
Design Engineering
Custom Tooling
Process Optimization
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer ISO-certified manufacturing for medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
- Our end-to-end services span concept, design, prototyping, and scalable production.
- In-house CNC machining and clean-room assembly ensure quality control.
- Proven DFM methodology reduces costs and accelerates time-to-market.
- Decades of combined experience in product development and industrial contracting.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- ISO 13485
- FDA Registered Facility
Services
Product Development
Fitz-Thors provides full-cycle product development from concept to market. Our DFM methodology ensures efficient prototyping, testing, and scalable manufacturing. We specialize in consumer products, medical devices, and industrial equipment, leveraging 3D modeling, CAD/CAM, and FEA analysis to optimize designs for production.
Medical Device Manufacturing
Our FDA-registered facility offers ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturing. Services include design validation, prototyping, and contract production of precision instruments. We support regulatory compliance (ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR) and provide post-market engineering for sustained product success.
CNC Machining Services
Fitz-Thors delivers CNC milling, turning, and machining for complex components. Our HAAS Automation equipment supports tight tolerances and rapid prototyping. Capabilities include waterjet/plasma cutting, welding, and clean-room assembly to meet aerospace, medical, and industrial standards.
Industrial Contracting
We provide licensed industrial contracting for machinery installation, custom tooling, and process optimization. Our team minimizes downtime through root-cause analysis and system-wide improvements, serving manufacturers in automotive, chemicals, and aerospace sectors.
Prototyping Services
Our in-house prototyping uses 3D printing, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing to validate designs. We iterate prototypes for form, function, and scalability, ensuring seamless transition to production runs for consumer, medical, and industrial applications.
People
Matthew Fitzgerald
Co-Founder & Engineer
Matthew Fitzgerald co-founded Fitz-Thors in 2007 and specializes in design, machining, and automation. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Alabama and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Matt also co-founded Hardware Park and AerBetic, focusing on innovation and economic development in Birmingham.
Arnar Thors
Co-Founder & Engineer
Arnar Thors co-founded Fitz-Thors in 2007 and leads product development initiatives. With a master's in mechanical engineering, he specializes in R&D and medical device innovation. Arnar co-founded AerBetic and WaveLink, and serves on the University of Alabama's Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board, driving technological advancements in Alabama.
Questions
What industries does Fitz-Thors serve?
Fitz-Thors works with automotive, aerospace, medical devices, consumer products, industrial machinery, chemicals, and electronics sectors.
Are Fitz-Thors' facilities certified for medical device manufacturing?
Yes, our facility is FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified for medical device production and contract manufacturing.
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide design-for-manufacturing, 3D modeling, FEA analysis, prototyping, and end-to-end product development services.
Can Fitz-Thors handle emergency machining requests?
Yes, we offer emergency machining and expedited services to minimize production downtime for urgent needs.
Do you support startups and small businesses?
Yes, we collaborate with startups and innovators to develop scalable products from concept to market.
What manufacturing capabilities do you have?
Our capabilities include CNC machining, 3D printing, welding, clean-room assembly, and ISO-certified contract manufacturing.
