Our Heritage

MFC became the first company to successfully design and produce steel forms for building monolithic concrete homes. Read More This innovative spirit has continued for over 100 years with the development of a diverse product line identified by familiar registered trademarks.

The company produced forms used to build hundreds of concrete homes inspired by the famous inventor, Thomas Edison. Read More In the early 1900's, concrete paving forms were introduced to support the heavy roadbuilding machines. Some of these machines were designed by Phillip Koehring (co-founder of the Koehring Machine Company) and brother-in-law of G. H. Miller (President of MFC).

MFC’s work week was raised to 55 hours and business was up 30% and an additional 20% in 1931. Read More Construction of public buildings and roads were the main sources of the span class="heading" business atmosphere for MFC amidst the financial woes of many during the depression years.

Manufactured the steel forms used in 1936 to build the unusual and innovative “dendriform” concrete columns designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the headquarters of S. C. Johnson & Son in Racine, WI.

Redesign provided a new and improved product in time to meet the demand of the concrete paving boom and the building of the Interstate Highway System started by President Eisenhower in 1956. Read More This product was inspired by Harold E. Miller, the second generation Miller at Metal Forms Corporation.

MFC earns the honor of being a "Half-Century Exhibitor" at the 1975 CONEXPO.

Broke into the equipment end of the industry in the 1980’s with the addition of the concrete finishing machines Speed Screed® to it's product line.

Introduced an innovative concrete forming system Poly Meta Forms® in 2000 featuring lightweight poly forms.

Purchased Sterling Handling Equipment in 2008, another Milwaukee manufacturer with over 100 years of history, featuring Sterling “Tough Guy”® wheelbarrows. Read More The addition of product lines other than steel forms (finishing machines, poly forms and wheelbarrows) came under the direction of Thomas E. Miller, the third generation Miller at MFC.

Entering into its second century of operation, MFC has earned the reputation as a world class provider of quality products for the construction industry.

“Forming the Roadway to Success”, written by Tom Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Metal Forms Corporation, details the remarkable 100 year history of a family owned manufacturing company.Read More

This true American success story is documented with hundreds of photos and illustrations as uncovered in the MFC archives, industry publications, newspaper articles, legal depositions and many interviews. Request your own complimentary copy today by calling 414-964-4550

In 2017 the exterior of the MFC facility underwent a complete transformation: brand new windows, doors and lighting now blend-in with an earth tone color scheme. Read More The new look is accented by creative and rustic artwork and trellises courtesy of Justin Daul (Chief Engineer). The entire project, coordinated by new employee Chris Grandt (Dealer Account Manager), is capped-off with updated MFC logos and signage above the main Booth Street entrance as well as above the shipping/receiving area.

With a fresh façade on the outside and a new state-of-the-art robotic cell on the inside, MFC is definitely not letting old age slow it down.

MFC enters the precast barrier form market with the introduction of two different concrete casting methods: trunnion style and hinge style.

MFC is pleased to announce a brand new addition to our respected line of concrete paving finishers... the Speed Screed® ROLLER. Read More

The new Machine is a result of a demand by paving contractors to complement our line of truss screeds with a roller-type model. We answered the call with the Speed Screed® ROLLER which incorporates many features not found on competitive roller/paver equipment.

After months of designing and planning, the "Miller Park" Patio, named after CEO Tom Miller, was completed. Read More Adjacent to the back of the building, MFC employees built the patio from the ground up including the metal "Miller Park" sign and metal decorative fencing. A nice relaxing location for employees to take breaks, eat lunch and simply gather to network.