Company History

Our Heritage

Decades of Forging Excellence

The story of Openex Metal Fabrication is one of relentless growth, technological investment, and an unwavering commitment to quality. From our earliest days to operating a 180-acre manufacturing campus, our guiding philosophy has never changed: β€œTool up to handle any custom metal fabrication job, start to finish, right here on the premises.”

Foundation of Openex Metal Fabrication

Foundation of Openex Metal Fabrication

Openex was founded with a core mission: to provide high-quality custom metal fabrication. Starting in a modest facility, we focused heavily on building a team of expert welders and machinists who shared our dedication to precision and uncompromising quality.

Expansion into Heavy Machining

Expansion into Heavy Machining

To meet the growing demands of our industrial clients, we heavily invested in state-of-the-art CNC machining centers. This allowed us to not just weld, but to machine massive fabricated structures to exact tolerances entirely in-house.

Achieving Global Certifications (ISO, ASME, CE)

Achieving Global Certifications (ISO, ASME, CE)

Our commitment to quality was globally recognized as we achieved ISO, CE, ASME, API, and LR certifications. This pivotal moment allowed us to manufacture critical components like pressure vessels and nuclear equipment for international markets.

The 180-Acre Mega-Facility Upgrade

The 180-Acre Mega-Facility Upgrade

We officially expanded our operations to a massive 180-acre facility. By installing 55 heavy-duty lifting cranes with capacities up to 250 tons, we cemented our position as one of the few global fabricators capable of handling epic-scale assemblies.

Trusted by Industry Leaders Worldwide

Trusted by Industry Leaders Worldwide

Today, with over 1,000 skilled engineers and mechanics and 650+ state-of-the-art machines, Openex is the trusted contract manufacturing partner for global heavyweights like Metso, Andritz, Mitsubishi, and Terex. We continue to push the boundaries of custom heavy fabrication.

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

We bring decades of heavy manufacturing expertise to every blueprint. Partner with Openex for your next large-scale industrial project.