Empire Metal Products was built around simple expectations: clean parts, accurate dimensions, honest lead times, and people who take pride in the work. The growth came after that, not before it.
How we started and what never changed
Standards firstEmpire Metal Products was founded in 2004 by Sal Farina, a seasoned fabricator and installer who learned the trade the right way: hands-on, from old-school craftsmen who did not cut corners and did not accept excuses. After years of running other people’s shops, Sal built Empire with a clear plan - raise the bar, run it tight, and take care of contractors.
The mission was simple: deliver clean, accurate parts, answer the phone, and do right by our customers. If something looks off, we do not ship it and hope for the best. We call, we verify, and we fix it before it becomes your problem.
Scale that supports real schedules
Capacity mattersWhat began as a three-man crew in a 2,000 sq ft warehouse has grown into two full-scale facilities totaling 80,000 sq ft, over 150 employees, and service to 600+ contractors statewide.
We process over four million pounds of metal every year. That throughput exists for one reason - so your jobs do not stall.
What we build and how we show up
Partner mindsetWe handle everything from emergency specialty jobs to massive production orders - whether it’s one welded elbow in a rush or 3,000 curb adapters for a rollout. We support hospitals with critical ventilation, supply rooftop platforms, and jump in mid-project to fix jobs others got wrong.
Our team builds clean parts that fit, ships when we say we will, and spots problems before they land on the job site. If you are tired of chasing updates, returning bad work, or getting burned on lead times, this is why customers stay with Empire.
Empire isn’t just a vendor - we back you up with work you do not have to second guess.
Leadership and trade involvement
MTCAZSal still leads day to day - not in a corner office, but out helping on the floor, checking in with customers, and making sure the work stays clean. As President of the Mechanical Trade Contractors of Arizona, he pushes for better workforce training and gives a voice to the people actually doing the work.
After 20 years, we are still sharpening our edge - adding capacity, investing in talent, and tightening the process. Read the article about our 20 years in business.
“We built this place for contractors who actually care about the product they're installing for their customers.”
This is the capacity behind the promises - the infrastructure that lets us move fast without letting quality slide.
The core offerings below cover most contractor needs, from day-to-day ductwork to large rollouts and emergency turnarounds. If it’s metal and it matters, we can handle it.
Duct, spiral, fittings, transitions, specialty pieces. Consistent tolerances, fast turns, and a workflow built for contractor schedules.
Standard and custom curb solutions that fit the real world. Built to spec, labeled, and ready to install without the headache.
Weldments, structural components, platforms, brackets, racks, assemblies. Built clean, verified, and communicated clearly.
Daily distribution throughout Phoenix, plus freight and specialty shipping when needed. Clear routing and real ETAs.
When a job can't wait, neither do we.
How we helpOrder forms, submittals, manufacturer references, and online calculators - designed to get you the info you need fast.
These are the things customers notice first, and the reasons they keep calling back.
Fast turns without gambling on fit. When something looks wrong, we stop and verify.
People who understand what they’re building and what it takes to install it clean.
If we see a risk, we call you before it becomes rework, delays, or field fixes.
Daily distribution throughout Phoenix plus freight and specialty shipping.
Practical insights, real examples, and a look at how we think about materials, specs, and install realities.
Materials, Coatings, and Rooftop Performance
Secure, Compliant, and Organized.
Protect your cooling system before thieves strike.
What every contractor should know before the clouds roll in.
How we sped things up for contractors without cutting quality.
From vague drawings to missing specs - here’s what slows you down.
Every unit is different. Our curb adapters are built to match.
Weight, cost, corrosion - here’s how we help pick the right material.
Mechanical Trade Contractors of Arizona is a nonprofit trade association focused on strengthening the mechanical contracting industry through education, advocacy, and workforce development.
Trade leadership that stays connected to the jobsite
CommunityEmpire Metal Products is a proud sponsor and active partner of Mechanical Trade Contractors of Arizona (MTCAZ). Our founder, Sal Farina, currently serves as President and has been involved in MTCAZ leadership for over a decade.
As part of our commitment to the trade, Empire offers all MTCAZ members an exclusive 5% discount on purchases. It’s one more way we help strengthen the network of skilled professionals who keep Arizona building.
Real feedback from customers who rely on parts fitting right, shipping when promised, and support that actually picks up the phone.
Quick answers about process, pricing, files, and what it’s like to work with Empire.
Reach out to us and a real person will get back to you right away. You can also call 602-424-9980 during business hours.
