Unique Fabricating, Inc.: insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Unique Fabricating, Inc.

Unique Fabricating, Inc. (ticker: UFAB) is a U.S. industrial company historically listed on NYSE American, and its profile is that of a specialty supplier of engineered components to automotive and adjacent end markets. The company is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, with principal executive offices at 800 Standard Parkway. Its current corporate structure was formed through UFI Acquisition, Inc., created in January 2013 to acquire the business, and later renamed Unique Fabricating, Inc. in September 2014. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1617669/000161766922000021/ufab-20211231.htm?utm_source=openai)) At the core of Unique Fabricating’s business is the design and manufacture of multi-material foam, rubber, and plastic components. The company highlights proprietary manufacturing processes and strong engineering/fabrication capabilities, using methods such as die cutting, thermoforming, compression molding, fusion molding, and reaction injection molding. Its products are designed to manage noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), seal air and water intrusion, provide acoustic and thermal insulation, and improve the interior comfort and perceived quality of vehicles and equipment. Representative products include air management products, HVAC-related parts, seals, fender stuffers, air ducts, acoustical insulation, door water shields, gas tank pads, light gaskets, topper pads, mirror gaskets, and glove box liners. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1617669/000161766920000027/ex991q12020earningsrel.htm?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, Unique Fabricating operates in a specialized niche where engineering content, customer intimacy, supply-chain execution, and manufacturing flexibility matter more than scale alone. SEC filings indicate that a large majority of net sales historically came from North American transportation customers, with additional exposure to durable residential housing, commercial products, appliances, medical, and consumer markets. That mix provides some diversification, but the business remains cyclical and closely tied to automotive production volumes and customer program activity. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1617669/000161766921000022/ufab-20201231.htm?utm_source=openai)) Geographically, the company’s footprint has been concentrated in North America, including U.S. operations and a manufacturing presence in Mexico, reflecting its role as a regional supplier to OEMs and industrial customers. The company has described its customer base as spanning transportation, appliance, medical, and consumer markets, which broadens the end-market exposure beyond pure automotive. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1617669/000161766922000021/ufab-20211231.htm?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments are material and should frame any investment view. In November 2023, Unique Fabricating filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, a major credit and equity event that fundamentally alters the equity risk profile. Prior SEC disclosures also referenced listing compliance issues on NYSE American tied to delayed periodic filings. In practical terms, UFAB should be viewed as a highly distressed U.S.-listed industrial name with significant uncertainty around listing status, governance, liquidity, and ultimate recovery value. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1617669/000161766923000046/ufab-20231108.htm?utm_source=openai))