About Us
Welcome to Alphidia – where innovation meets craftsmanship. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Alphidia is a dedicated product development and metal fabrication company with a mission to create high-quality, custom solutions for businesses across a wide range of industries.
Our Story
Founded by Mark W. Richards, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience and a passion for building brands around niche markets, Alphidia was born from a desire to bring high-quality products to market quickly and efficiently. With over 400 product launches under his belt, Mark has a proven track record in product innovation, manufacturing, and design. Now, he’s bringing his expertise in product development and process optimization to Alphidia, focusing on delivering reliable, durable metal components to other companies.
What Drives Us
At Alphidia, we believe in helping businesses succeed by providing precisely manufactured metal parts that meet the highest standards of performance and durability. From custom brackets and weldments to complex structural supports, we offer solutions that allow our clients to focus on what they do best – building and innovating. We take pride in partnering with our clients as an extension of their team, working collaboratively to bring their projects to life.
Our Expertise
Alphidia combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with hands-on experience. Our facility is equipped with CNC fiber lasers, CNC waterjet machines, and specialized welding and powder coating setups to handle jobs of any size or complexity. Our commitment to early-market manufacturing allows us to assist clients from prototyping through to production, ensuring designs are both practical and market-ready.
Our Vision for the Future
As we continue to grow, Alphidia is expanding our focus on serving B2B clients with reliable metal fabrication solutions tailored to meet industry-specific needs. Whether working with construction companies on heavy-duty brackets and weldments or supporting tech firms with custom frameworks, we’re committed to excellence in everything we create.
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