About
NEW TECH METALS is a veteran-owned, family-owned small business dedicated to supporting the U.S. Military and critical domestic industries through the supply of precision metal components and finished products to OEMs and Prime Contractors nationwide.
Supporting Defense, Transportation, and Machine & Equipment Building programs, we deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service, and disciplined execution.
Meet the Blackmans.
NTM is owned and run by family, brothers Adam and Andy, both veterans, alongside their cousin Derek. The people who quote your job are the same people accountable for delivering it. No distant board, no layers between you and the owners.
Before they fabricated components for armored vehicles, Adam and Andy served on them. Adam was a 19D Cavalry Scout , the Army’s reconnaissance element, operating forward of the main force. Andy was a 19K M1 Armor Crewman, crewing and maintaining the 70-ton M1 Abrams main battle tank. Both U.S. Army Armor branch, roles where precision and accountability aren’t optional. That’s the standard they bring to every part NTM builds.
Adam Blackman
Owner · Business Development Director19D · Cavalry Scout
Andy Blackman
Owner · Supply Chain Director19K · M1 Armor Crewman
Derek Blackman
Owner · Director of OperationsThe Team Behind the Work.
The owners lead a deep bench of operations, supply-chain, quality, and production leaders, the people who keep every job on spec and on schedule.
Two Generations, One Standard.
New Tech Metals has been fabricating precision metal for more than four decades. In 2003, three Blackman brothers, Jeff, Keith, and David Blackman, acquired the company and built it into the defense and OEM fabricator it is today.
When Jeff and David retired, ownership of New Tech Metals transitioned to the next generation. Jeff’s sons, Andy and Adam, and David’s son, Derek, now own and operate the business, the second generation of Blackmans to carry the standard forward.
Four Decades in the Making.
From a regional metalworks shop founded in 1982 to a veteran-owned, family-owned defense and OEM fabricator, here are the milestones that built New Tech Metals.
- 1982
Company Founded
Founded in northeastern Wisconsin as New Tech Metalworks, a custom metal fabrication and manufacturing business serving local and regional customers with quality metalworking solutions.
- 2003
Blackman, Inc. Established
Three brothers, Jeff, Keith, and David Blackman, acquired New Tech Metalworks and incorporated the business as Blackman, Inc., doing business as New Tech Metals. Under new ownership, the company began expanding its capabilities, customer base, and manufacturing technologies.
- 2006
Investment in Laser Automation
Added SmartFlex Rapid Tower Automation, becoming one of the most efficient laser cutting operations in Northeast Wisconsin and significantly increasing production capacity and throughput.
- 2007
Achieves ISO Certification
Earned its first ISO quality management certification, formalizing a commitment to continuous improvement, process control, and customer satisfaction. NTM maintains ISO 9001 certification today as part of its ongoing commitment to quality.
- 2010
Federal Contractor Registration
Blackman, Inc. dba New Tech Metals registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) under CAGE Code 5VUL8, enabling participation in U.S. government and defense contracting opportunities.
- 2012
Office Expansion
Broke ground on a 7,000-square-foot office expansion, adding space for engineering, project management, customer service, and administrative operations to support continued growth.
- 2015
Acquisition of CNC Machine Shop
Acquired a local CNC machine shop, expanding manufacturing capabilities to include CNC milling and turning and enabling more comprehensive, vertically integrated solutions for customers.
- 2019
Advanced Fiber Laser Technology
Invested in a 6,000-Watt Mitsubishi ML3015 eX-F60-D fiber laser, significantly improving cutting performance, material processing efficiency, and throughput for complex, high-volume production work.
- 2022
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt certification within its leadership and operations team, reinforcing a focus on process optimization, waste reduction, quality improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
- 2025
Second-Generation Family Ownership
Blackman, Inc. transitioned to second-generation leadership through acquisition by Adam, Andrew, and Derek Blackman, continuing the company's tradition as a veteran-owned, family-owned manufacturer.
- Today
Today, New Tech Metals combines more than four decades of manufacturing experience with advanced fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly capabilities, serving customers across the defense, transportation, and machine & equipment building sectors throughout North America.
Quick Answers.
How long has New Tech Metals been in business?
New Tech Metals has been in business for 44 years, with family ownership in place since 2003. The shop supports OEMs and Prime Contractors across Defense, Transportation, and Machine & Equipment Building programs.
Is NTM veteran-owned?
Yes. New Tech Metals is veteran-owned and family-owned, a small business dedicated to supporting the U.S. Military and critical domestic industries.
Who owns New Tech Metals?
NTM is owned and operated by the Blackman family. As a veteran-owned, family-owned small business, decisions are made by the people who built the shop, not a distant board.
What does the 'Tier-2 supplier' designation mean for NTM?
Tier-2 means NTM supplies precision metal components and finished sub-assemblies to OEMs and Prime Contractors (Tier-1), who then integrate them into the end product delivered to the U.S. Military, transportation OEMs, or industrial equipment builders. NTM is a Tier-2 / Tier-3 fabrication partner, not a direct-to-end-user shop.
What that looks like on the floor.
Six In-House Services
Design & development, cutting, forming, machining, welding, and assembly & finishing, all under one ITAR-registered roof in New Franken, WI.
ExploreIndustryDefense
Land + naval components for 20+ vehicle platforms, shipboard infrastructures, electronics housings, and structural assemblies.
ExploreIndustryTransportation
Fire apparatus, refuse vehicles, concrete mixers, cargo trailers, and airport products built to spec for OEM programs.
ExploreIndustryMachine & Equipment Builders
Paper converting, packaging equipment, drying & curing systems, commercial appliance, power equipment, material handling.
ExploreQualityCertified Quality
ISO 9001:2015 · SAM · ITAR · AWS Certified Welders · DFARS · NIST & CMMC · DDTC: the full cert stack and 9 AWS welding codes.
ExploreCareersJoin Our Team
We're hiring skilled fabricators, welders, machinists, and quality professionals, and we actively welcome veteran applicants.
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Let's Build Together
NEW Tech Metals is a veteran-owned, family-owned small business supplying precision metal components and finished products to OEMs and Prime Contractors nationwide, supporting Defense, Transportation, and Machine & Equipment Building programs.