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The History of Ameritex: Decades of Reliable Metal Fabrication Services
20 years strong and proudly counting, at Ameritex, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary, but did you know that our experience providing metal fabrication services dates back to 1966? Let’s take a trip down memory lane with as we reminisce about the history of Ameritex and share a bit about our vision for the future. The History of Ameritex In 1966, one of our company’s original founders, Lawrence Fennell, began learning the art of [...]
Protect Assets in Metal Enclosures with Custom Security Solutions
When it comes to custom enclosures, security is paramount. Whether you need a simple latch to secure your enclosure or a complex locking mechanism requiring multiple keys, Ameritex can make it happen. As a shop specializing in custom metal fabrication, we’re proud to offer custom solutions for not only your enclosures but also the security features that keep your assets safe. Standard vs. Custom Security Solutions for Custom Metal Fabrications Many manufacturers use off-the-shelf [...]
Meet the Team: Alan Jackson, Ameritex’s Longest-Tenured Production Team Member
We are kicking off our “Meet The Team” series with a gentleman that's grown with us, and gone through a lot of changes at our side. Today, we’re excited to spotlight the production team member with the longest tenure at Ameritex. Meet Alan Jackson! From US Navy to Welding Supervisor Alan is a welding supervisor who joined Ameritex in 1985. When asked about his specific roles and responsibilities at Ameritex, this self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades says [...]
Ameritex Promises Excellence in Powder Coating Services
At Ameritex, we advocate for powder coating services as a superior alternative to wet paint due to benefits such as durability and speed. Our streamlined powder coating system is a game-changer for sheet metal fabrication, eliminating manual processes and enhancing efficiency with an anticipated 30% increase in output per shift and fewer maintenance needs. In this blog we’ll briefly explore the history of powder coating, a few best practices, and how Ameritex’s powder coating [...]
Case Study: Engineering and Fabricating a Custom Metal Building
Many customers approach Ameritex seeking custom metal buildings in sizes ranging from 8’ x 8’ to 60’ x 18’ and even bigger with long lists of customizations, including, doors, baffles, partitions, hardware, louvers, platforms, stairs, paint, finishes, gutters, and so on. There’s nothing you can ask us to build that we cannot customize in your buildings, you name it we can make it reality. With our combined in-house engineering and fabricating expertise, we pride ourselves [...]
The Future of Custom Metal Fabrications in 2024 and Beyond
As a forward-thinking company, Ameritex is always asking the question: “What’s next?”Never settling with the status quo, we push ourselves to implement the latest and greatest technologies to stay at the forefront of what’s possible in metal fabrication services. With this approach guiding us, it’s incredible how much can change in just a couple of decades. In 2004, welding a ring on a custom metal fabrication took three grueling hours. Today, thanks to our [...]
Fast In-House Solutions for Custom Metal Buildings
When it comes to industrial metal buildings, one size does not fit all. Fortunately, Ameritex is lightyears ahead of the competition in designing and fabricating custom metal buildings for customers nationwide. We tackle each project in-house in its entirety, including: Creating custom designs approved by a professional engineer (PE) Laser cutting the metal for each panel Forming the structures with our press brakes Welding the pieces together Painting the completed building The result? You [...]
Get a Custom Metal Enclosure Quickly and Cost-Effectively
Sheet metal work is everywhere. Case in point: when you marvel at the famous water fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, custom metal enclosures built by Ameritex house the motors that shoot out the water. Ameritex has vast experience building custom metal enclosures for any and every application in any and every industry. Our artisans have mastered the art of crafting custom metal enclosures of all sizes that adhere to unique specifications and [...]
4 FAQs about Our Quick-Turn Tube Laser Cutting Services
Ameritex is excited to provide tube laser cutting services as part of our Fast Lane Parts offering. What does that mean for you? Any part you need laser cut from structural steel can be ready in 3-7 days without expedite fees. (Though we can always expedite parts if you need them even faster.) We’re sure you have questions, so let’s tackle some FAQs! 1. What types of parts are ideal for this service? We [...]
Product Highlight: Control Rooms, Operator Cabins, and Data Vans
Integrators and OEMS often need control rooms, operator cabins, and data vans for applications ranging from fracking to aviation control centers—and Ameritex can deliver these custom metal fabrications. What Are Control Rooms, Operator Cabins, and Data Vans? For anyone who isn’t entirely familiar with these terms, here’s a quick breakdown. Data vans have various functions, often serving as the control center for well sites or other field applications. As a command hub for oil [...]