ABOUT US

A superior product backed by world-class partners

A wholesale shade structure company with 50,000 square feet of raw manufacturing prowess. Our designs and fabrication processes continue to make their mark in the registry of some of the most architecturally viable projects including Starbucks, Men’s Warehouse, Panera Bread, Kirkland’s as well as countless restaurants, office buildings, and mixed-use developments.

Our team takes care of everything, from an idea and concept development to realization. We believe in traditions and incorporate them within our innovations. All our projects incorporate a unique artistic image and functional solutions. Our clients are the soul of the project. Our main goal is to illustrate his/hers values and individuality through design.

THE DATUM DIFFERENCE

Commitment to utmost customer satisfaction
All-aluminum rust-free components
Leak-free products that come with the option of a high-quality powder coat finish after assembly
Touch-up paint included with every shipment
Designs engineered for the worst loads possible in the U.S.
Fully assembled shipping for fastest installation anywhere
Pre-designed models, with fabric integration available
Designs that can be customized, with special fabrications available
AutoCAD production sheets for approvals and end user reference
Site-specific engineered drawings available nationwide

Our History

Datum Wholesale Shade Structures are fully welded for superior construction and shipped preassembled for fast and simple installation. At Datum, we save you time and cost on projects of all types and sizes.

At Datum, you’re in business immediately with the No. 1 designer, manufacturer and wholesale supplier of commercial shade structures in the country.

Step up to the Datum Difference. One phone call and you’ll understand. One job and you’ll be sold!

Testimonials

Brian Kendrick, Sales Manager Carroll Awning Company

We are extremely pleased with our partnership over the last few years and look forward to continued growth in our Flat Metal Canopy division. I would like to personally commend you and Datum Metals on the following:

Quality: The best we have seen in materials and workmanship
Estimates: Quick, even on very custom projects
Price: Very competitive, especially considering the quality of other manufacturers
Installation: Our crews are on site a fraction of the time because your canopies are delivered fully assembled
Engineering: The pre-engineering you have done on your canopies has made it not only fast to get stamped drawings, but also MUCH less expensive
Customer Service: Top notch, any issues are always taken care of asap.

Keep up the good work!