Metal Trades Inc .
Its current facility in South Carolina sits on a 48-acre complex with deep water access . The site includes an in-house processing center , multiple fabrication buildings , indoor blast and painting services , and a machine shop , which will be the inspiration behind the new premises . So , let ’ s delve deeper into some of these state-of-the-art facilities .
Heavy steel fabrication is not for the fainthearted ; the size , speed , and complexity of fabricated components requires highly skilled craftsmen and expert welders . But MTI is the go-to company for built-to-print steel fabrications , with industry-leading production capabilities . Its dedicated facilities have 40-foot-high ceilings and extensive crane capacity , enabling modular large assemblies to be constructed indoors . Its past projects include huge industrial components ( some over 100 tons ), military vehicle parts , and custom-built barges .
Furthermore , the company ’ s full-service , on-site machine shop enables proactive customer service , facilitating the rapid creation of fixtures and the resolution of customer requests or issues . Its team has over 100 years combined experience in repair machining , reverse engineering , fabrication heat distortion control , and high-speed rotating equipment . So , it is no surprise that
the business has an exceptional track record of identifying potential problems , meeting schedules , and working with customers to provide quality and value in every job .
After outlining its current facilities , we
can rest assured that the new premises in Charleston will be spectacular , optimizing the company ’ s capabilities even further . With continued growth and consistent family values , MTI is set for success in 2023 and beyond . ■
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Set for success
Located on the Yonges Island in South Carolina , MTI is on the Intracoastal Waterway and accessed at the mouth of the Edisto River . This provides deep water access , allowing the site to accommodate vessels up to 380 feet long and 72 feet wide in its marine railway . MTI recently completed the construction of a new 200-foot pier , providing additional dockage space and enhancing offloading capabilities . This new pier , combined with the marine railway , has optimized MTI ’ s efficiency and production potential , as the site can now support larger vessels and have multiple vessels docked simultaneously .
In addition , MTI boasts one of the largest indoor blast and paint booths on the East Coast , with a total of 8000 square feet dedicated to this final step in the manufacturing process . The business takes pride in its blast and painting services , believing that without paint , the manufacturing process is simply incomplete . manufacturing-today . com 191