Ryan Tao

Ryan Tao is with SBKJ Group, an Australian supplier of HVAC duct fabrication machinery (spiral tubeformers, automatic duct lines, TDF flange machines and lockformers) used by sheet-metal shops and contractors in over 100 countries. He works directly with fabricators scoping their first in-house duct line. Contact: sales@sbkjduct.com / sbkjduct.com.

Bringing Duct Fabrication In-House: A 2026 Equipment Guide for Sheet Metal Shops

Margin on purchased spiral and rectangular duct is thin and lead times move with someone else’s schedule, writes Ryan Tao of SBKJ Group

Ryan Tao

July 6, 2026

A practical 2026 guide for sheet metal shops considering bringing duct fabrication in-house, covering equipment choices, costs, and key decision points.

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Bringing Duct Fabrication In-House: A 2026 Equipment Guide for Sheet Metal Shops

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