ABOUT BAUER
Bauer Tube Fabrication is your one-stop shop for precision tube assembly manufacturing with more than 80 years of experience.
Built on a
good name and
honest work
Founded in 1946 by Don Bauer and Hector Gilmer, Bauer Welding & Metal Fabricators began in a small Minneapolis warehouse taking on a wide variety of metal fabrication work. Don designed and built many of the company’s early tube-bending machines.
As demand grew, Bauer expanded its facilities several times, ultimately building its long-time headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Over the decades, the company invested in advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotic welding, CNC tube bending and cut-to-length lasers.
After working under the name Bauer Welding & Metal Fabricators for 80 years, we changed our name to Bauer Tube Fabrication in 2026 to reflect our expertise in complex tube bending and fabrication. Today, Bauer is a 90-person manufacturing partner continuing to build on our bending, welding and fabrication experience.
Serving original equipment
manufacturers
Bauer is a holistic supplier for precision tube assembly services that supports OEM programs from prototypes to full-scale production.
Outdoor power equipment
Compact construction equipment
Power sports / Utility vehicles
Generators & power systems
Material handling
Aftermarket automotive
Hear it from our customers
“They’re saving at least $15 on a piece cost and hundreds of thousands on initial tooling.”
Brad
Engineering program manager
Global recreational vehicle manufacturer
~$150K
Saved in tooling
“We’ve never had a quality issue, never had a delivery issue.”
Stephen
Commodity manager
National backup power generation manufacturer
Zero
Quality or delivery issues reported
“If there’s any exceptions or they’re suggesting an alternative material or they’re requesting additional tolerance on something, they’re making sure they do their front-end work, which is good to see.”
Alex
Procurement manager
Global furniture manufacturer
Three-week delays
Avoided
ONE TEAM, ONE SHOP, ONE GOAL
These are the people who truly make the difference in your experience.
Facility gallery
See the key aspects of our facility to decide if Bauer is the right choice for you.
Our mission is
your mission
Bauer Tube Fabrication’s mission is to provide premium weldments that always meet the needs of our customers. We collaborate from design to delivery to ensure every project is a success for their business. If it isn’t the best, it isn’t Bauer.
See it in action
Our mission is lived out in every point of the production process.
Communication you can count on
Named point of contact, clear timelines
Transparency over surprises
Upfront feasibility notes and ongoing communication
Program-first thinking
Pragmatic material/fixture suggestions when supply or timing changes
Upload your design files to get started
Send your print PDF file and a few basics. We’ll review your plans for manufacturability, flag risks and submit a quote in three to five business days.
