What we do.

Welcome to the forefront of manufacturing, where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise to transform your visions into tangible success. Our commitment to innovation ensures every service we provide transcends the ordinary, setting new standards in excellence and efficiency.

Custom Fabrication

If you can imagine it, we can build it. We started in the industry making theater sets, and grew to meet a need in television studios, museums, theme parks, cruise ships, and more. If you have a challenging project in a unique environment we want to hear more!

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Automation and Interactives

Rock Island Metalworks has a long history of designing safe, durable, cost effective interactives that look beautiful and survive the most challenging environments.

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Design Solutions

We can help you design new and clever solutions that meet your budget. We have draftspersons, engineers, designers, and consultants available to help you achieve your vision.

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Staffing

We can staff any size project, big or small, even on short notice. Get in touch and let us know about your staffing needs and well get the right person on the job.

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Project Management

Project management is hard. Coordinating different vendors and trades takes time and resources. Our project managers know a thing or two about chaos and are more than capable. Whether you just want to get a head start on a project, or you need help straightening out a job that has gone off the rails, we’re here to help.

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Consulting

“What got you here, may not get you there.”

A long career, in multiple industries, working with companies big and small comes with it’s advantages. We’ve learned from some of the best… and some of the worst too! Maybe it’s a project you don’t know how to handle, or your organization is bumping it’s head against the ceiling. We’ve spent time in the C-suite at Fortune 500 companies, and we’ve scraped our knuckles on the shop floor. Our team speaks with a rare authenticity to all levels of your organization.

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