Draft:Strong Hold
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1993 (as Strong Hold brand); 1955 (Fabricated Metals LLC) |
| Founder | Anthony W. Diebold |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Industrial cabinets, modular drawer storage, workstations, carts, weapon storage systems |
| Parent | Fabricated Metals LLC |
Strong Hold is an American manufacturer of industrial-grade storage and workspace solutions, including heavy-duty steel cabinets, workstations, carts, and modular products. The company is noted in trade publications for its rugged construction, rapid delivery, and Made-in-USA production.[1]
History
[edit]Strong Hold originated as a division of Fabricated Metals LLC, which was founded in 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky, by Anthony W. Diebold as a job shop producing metal components for local manufacturers.[2] In 1993, Diebold's sons, Tom and Frank, recognized the potential of a robust, welded steel cabinet they had built—and dubbed it the "Strong Hold." This marked the birth of the Strong Hold brand.[3]
As of today, Strong Hold operates from a 130,000-square-foot facility and emphasizes handcrafted American-made manufacturing, a diverse workforce, and family ownership spanning three generations.[3]
World record
[edit]On March 17, 2025, Strong Hold set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest steel storage cabinet at PROMAT 2025 in Chicago. The cabinet measured 22.9 feet (6.94 m) tall, 10.6 feet (3.20 m) wide, and 7 feet (2.14 m) deep; it weighed approximately 8,000 lb (4 tons) and was built from 12-gauge steel.[4] The attempt was officially verified by Guinness adjudicators, who certified the record on-site at the show.[5]
Products
[edit]- Modular Drawer Storage (MDS) – Launched in 2025, this high-density, customizable storage system features a three-week lead time and is manufactured in the U.S. from 14-gauge steel.[1]
- Industrial cabinets – Built from 12-, 14-, and 18-gauge steel for durable, heavy-duty use.[3]
- Workstations and carts – Engineered for rugged workplace environments.[3]
- Weapon storage systems – Secure, modular solutions developed in response to defense and enforcement needs. Notably, the Modular Weapons Storage Locker—unveiled at SHOT Show 2025—offers rapid-access firearm mounting and modular scalability enabled by Raptor's patented mounting system.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Strong Hold launches Modular Drawer Storage". Contractor Supply Magazine. March 14, 2025.
- ^ "About Us – Fabricated Metals". Fabricated Metals. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "The Strong Hold story". Strong Hold. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Strong Hold Attempts GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title with World's Largest Steel Storage Cabinet" (Press release). Business Wire. March 14, 2025.
- ^ "Largest steel storage cabinet". Guinness World Records. March 17, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Setting the Standard in Armory Storage: Strong Hold & Raptor Products Debut Modular Weapons Locker". Strong Hold blog. 2025.
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