When people think of F.C. Ziegler, they often picture beautifully crafted brass candlesticks, gold‑finished vessels, and silver appointments destined for sanctuaries around the world. That heritage is real—and it’s something we’re proud of. But it’s not the whole story.

Behind the scenes, our metal shop teams bring decades of craftsmanship, engineering know‑how, and problem‑solving creativity to projects that go well beyond traditional religious goods.

Craftsmanship That Translates Anywhere

At its core, great metalwork is about precision, finish, and durability. Those same standards that guide the creation of liturgical pieces also make our team uniquely suited for custom, non‑traditional projects.

Our artisans regularly work with a wide range of metals, including brass, bronze, stainless steel, and aluminum. We offer polished, brushed, plated, and other specialty finishes, with tight tolerances and consistent, repeatable production. We can support both one-off custom builds and small production runs.

This flexibility allows us to collaborate with partners across industries who need something distinctive, durable, and beautifully made.

A 20-Year Relationship: The Golden Trowel Award

An annual project highlights just how adaptable our capabilities can be. For 20 years, F.C. Ziegler has been honored to create custom awards for the FACE Construction Technologies - Golden Trowel® Award for the “flattest and most level floor slabs in the world”. A celebration of excellence in concrete construction.

Each award demanded precision metal and wood elements, a carefully executed professional finish, and a design that spoke to both achievement and craftsmanship.

Our metal shop worked closely with the project team to bring the concept to life, producing awards that were both visually striking and built to last. The result is a finished piece that feels substantial, intentional, and worthy of the accomplishment it recognized.

Custom Work, Collaborative Process

Every custom project begins with a conversation. Whether you’re creating an award, an architectural element, a branded object, or a specialty component, our team works closely with you to understand your goals, including the intended function, design vision, material and finish preferences, and timeline and budget requirements.

From there, we move into prototyping, refinement, and production—always with the same attention to detail that defines our core product lines.

Let’s Build Something Unique

F.C. Ziegler’s roots are in sacred spaces, but our craftsmanship isn’t limited to them. If you have a custom metal or wood project, traditional or not, our team is ready to help bring it to life.

Have an idea or a challenge in mind? We’d love to talk.

Because great craftsmanship belongs everywhere.