Design & Fabrication Services
Custom Design & Fabrication Solutions
Direct Design & Fabrication designs and builds custom industrial equipment, UL 508A certified control panels, and fabricated systems for demanding environments. We deliver precision-built solutions that integrate seamlessly into your processes.
Our Approach
Delivering Results Where It Matters
Fabrication projects succeed when engineering, build quality, and execution stay tightly aligned from start to finish. Since 2012, Direct Design & Fabrication has supported more than 300 clients with a 99% satisfaction rate by treating every build as operational infrastructure, not a one-off project. We work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to turn complex requirements into practical, buildable solutions delivered with speed, accuracy, and accountability.
Core Capabilities
From Initial Design to Final Delivery
Our design and fabrication services span initial concept through final delivery, supported by teams experienced in engineering, wiring, assembly, system integration, and fabrication of complex industrial systems.
Custom Electrical Control Panels
Design, fabrication, assembly, and wiring of UL 508A certified industrial control panels including PLC panels, MCCs, operator stations, and remote I/O enclosures engineered for safety, reliability, code compliance, and long-term performance.
Custom Machinery & Equipment
Engineering and fabrication of custom machinery, frames, and industrial equipment tailored to specific operational requirements, build-to-print needs, and integration requirements.
Process Skids & Modular Systems
Design and fabrication of modular skid-mounted systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and control components into compact, deployable systems ready for installation.
Mobile Units & Field Trailers
Engineering and fabrication of mobile units and trailers designed to support security, communications, monitoring, and field operations in demanding environments with integrated power and control systems.
Prototyping & Short-Run Builds
Rapid prototyping and short-run fabrication services enabling product development, equipment refinement, and low-volume production with fast iteration cycles and production-ready refinement.
Sheet Metal & Welding Services
In-house custom sheet metal fabrication and welding services including cutting, forming, welding, and assembly in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Why Direct
Your Project, Our Responsibility
When quality, timelines, and coordination directly impact outcomes, you need a partner that owns the process end to end. By keeping design, fabrication, and wiring in-house, we deliver disciplined execution and clear accountability on every project.
- End-to-end design, fabrication, and wiring in-house
- Fast turnaround without sacrificing build quality
- Custom-first approach for complex and non-standard projects
- Direct access to engineering and fabrication teams
- Integration-ready builds for OEMs and system partners
Direct helped us turn a rough concept into a finished system that fit our operation perfectly. Their team handled the design, fabrication, and testing, and everything performed as expected when it was delivered and installed on site.
Operations Manager
We needed custom-built equipment on a tight timeline, and Direct delivered exactly what we needed. The quality of the fabrication and attention to detail made installation and startup smooth, with no delays or rework required.
Maintenance Manager
Direct built and wired our control panels in-house, which kept coordination simple and timelines on track. Their responsiveness and ability to manage custom requirements made the entire process smooth from start to finish.
Project Manager
Let’s Talk
Let’s Bring Your Project to Life
Whether you need custom industrial control panels, fabricated equipment, modular systems, or rapid prototyping support, our team is ready to help.
Contact Our Team
(866) 583-3377
Design & Fabrication Office
1305 Lew Ross Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Email Our Team
info@directcompanies.com
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Work with a team that understands your requirements and delivers installation-ready, performance-built solutions from day one in the field.