Prefabrication Powerhouse for Industrial and Commercial Clients
When you’re under pressure to meet a project deadline, reduce on-site labor, and keep costs under control, your fabrication partner makes all the difference. That’s where DePue Mechanical’s in-house fab shop becomes your secret weapon.
From custom piping spools to modular skids and steel structures, we deliver industrial-grade prefabrication that saves time, increases safety, and improves quality. Our fabrication services support a wide range of industries, including food & beverage, chemical, power generation, pharmaceuticals, and general commercial construction.
What Makes Our Fab Shop Different?
Our state-of-the-art fabrication facility is built for precision, repeatability, and speed. We don’t just fabricate components—we engineer solutions that reduce complexity and streamline field installation.
In-House Capabilities Include:
- Structural steel and pipe support fabrication
- Custom modular skid builds
- Preassembled equipment frames
- Carbon, stainless, and specialty alloy welding
- Plasma cutting, grinding, and finishing stations
- Certified ASME code welds with full documentation
Need it fast? No problem. We maintain internal records of every ASME weld and have a dedicated team tracking all fabrication quality metrics and delivery schedules.
Services That Come Out of Our Fab Shop
Our fabrication services aren’t limited to one niche. We support multiple DePue service divisions, including:
✅ Equipment Setting & Steel Fabrication Services
Our fab shop fabricates the steel supports, mezzanines, and rigging platforms required for heavy equipment installation.
✅ Industrial Piping Services
We prefab process piping, utility piping, and high-pressure systems to reduce field welds and improve safety.
✅ Skid Fabrication
Whether you need a pump skid, chemical feed system, or modular utility station, we build fully tested skids with integrated piping and controls.
✅ Boiler & Code Welding
Our certified welders handle shop-level code work for pressure vessels, steam piping, and ASME Section IX welds.
Why Prefabrication Beats Field Fabrication
When you move fabrication into the shop, you eliminate the variables of on-site construction:
Prefabrication Benefits:
- Accelerated install timelines
- Controlled welding environment = higher quality
- Reduced jobsite congestion and safety risks
- Lower total installed cost
- Minimized weather and site disruption delays
Contractors and facility owners alike appreciate the predictability and precision we provide by getting it right before it ever hits the jobsite.
A Real-World Example: Gas Line Installation Project
In a recent gas line installation project, our fab shop prefabricated over 80% of the process piping offsite, which cut installation time by 3 days and eliminated 10+ critical field welds. That meant less downtime for the client, safer conditions for the crew, and a faster turnover for the GC.
Built for Quality: Certifications and Controls
We track every weld, cut, and component with full traceability. All fab shop work is performed under strict QA/QC procedures:
- ASME-certified welders
- Weld maps and documentation
- Visual and non-destructive testing (as required)
- Fit-up verification and dimensional inspections
- In-shop pretesting for hydrostatic and pneumatic systems
We also offer digital fabrication logs and completion reports to streamline your turnover packages.
Industries We Support
We fabricate for a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors:
- Food & Beverage manufacturing
- Chemical production
- Power generation
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Water & wastewater treatment
- General commercial and institutional buildings
We understand the tolerances, materials, and timelines these industries demand—and our shop is built to meet them.
Let’s Collaborate: Contractors Welcome
General contractors trust DePue Mechanical because we think like you do. You need reliable subs who:
- Show up ready
- Deliver quality on time
- Communicate proactively
- Respect your schedule and scope
We work side-by-side with project managers, estimators, and field teams to prefab smarter, solve problems, and make you look good to your client.
FAQs About DePue’s Fab Shop
What can your fab shop fabricate?
We fabricate piping systems, structural steel, skids, supports, code weld assemblies, and more—all under one roof.
How does prefabrication save time and money?
By doing the work offsite in a controlled environment, we reduce install time, eliminate rework, and minimize jobsite delays.
Are your welders certified?
Yes. We have ASME-certified welders and maintain weld logs for every project.
Can I visit the fab shop or get a tour?
Absolutely. We welcome contractor walkdowns and client visits.
Ready to reduce risk and improve install time on your next industrial project?
➡️ Contact DePue Mechanical to schedule a fab shop walkdown, request a quote, or learn more about our prefabrication services.
