Broomfield, CO, June 1, 2023 – Scottsdale Construction Systems announced today the successful completion of the acquisition of Knudson Mfg. Inc. effective May 1st, 2023.
Scottsdale Construction Systems is excited to announce the acquisition of Knudson Mfg, in Broomfield, Colorado. Knudson will continue as the premier United States based manufacturer of cold-formed steel roll forming products and other roll forming and processing equipment. The Knudson line and rich history of product development will create an extension of the Scottsdale product line into both heavier gauges and larger sizes to meet the demands of the rapidly growing global steel framing and construction markets. This will include machines with the ability to roll form much higher gauges and much wider shapes than our traditional Scottsdale machines. In addition to the standard machines, we also have plans to offer a standard floor joist framing machine, slotted track roll formers, standing
seam roof panel machines, and allow for some other custom-developed roll formers.
Derek McSpadden, President of Scottsdale Construction Systems remarked, “Scottsdale Construction Systems has been investing heavily for the massive growth and disruption we have seen globally. We are very excited about the combination with Knudson and the opportunities it represents for the Scottsdale Family – our employees, our customers, our vendors, and our business partners. This immediately extends our manufacturing footprint to include a United States based manufacturing facility to compliment our Napier, New Zealand machine manufacturing. The combination also extends our product line to include heavier gauge capable machines as well as other sizes and profiles. Scottsdale plans to manage and grow the business with the same foresight and vision and maintain the status of influence and innovation to continue to challenge the status quo and bring new capabilities to the built environment globally as we navigate the future filled with opportunity."
Patrick Flood, President of Knudson commented, “We are thrilled to join forces with Scottsdale Construction Systems. I have long admired Scottsdale’s designs, craftsmanship, systems development, and focus in cold-formed steel framing. I think the exceptional results they have achieved speak for themselves. We are really looking forward to adding our manufacturing and product development experience, as well as a North American manufacturing and distribution footprint, to Scottsdale’s overall capabilities as we press into future opportunities!”
About Scottsdale Construction Systems.
Scottsdale Construction Systems is a company focused on innovation and research and development of light gauge steel technology to bring disruptive capabilities to the built environment. Scottsdale Construction Systems has been providing world leading solutions for the manufacture of steel frames and trusses for both the residential and commercial construction markets since our inception in 1995. We make our machines beautiful and simple to use and make great machines. Scottsdale is a global company headquartered in Australia with machine production in New Zealand and personnel and operations in the United States, Europe, Africa and partners in South America, the Middle East, Canada, and Mexico.
About Knudson.
Knudson Manufacturing was founded in 1957. Gary Knudson and his father, Arthur, began forging new ground in the on-site roll forming industry—right in their own garage. They designed and built one of the very first seamless gutter machines, and its design serves as an industry benchmark to this day. Product lines available in cold-formed steel framing used for both the commercial and residential construction markets. Today there are more than 14,000 Knudson machines in operation all around the world. Some of those machines have been in operation for more than 30 years—a true testament to proven craftsmanship and exceptional value. As a global leader in designing and manufacturing light-gauge roll forming equipment, Knudson never stops pushing the envelope and will always continue to produce the most dependable roll forming machines found anywhere.
