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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.

UL 508A control panel wiring

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.

custom process skid fabrication and assembly

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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