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Direct Design & Fabrication

Industrial Control Panel Fabrication Services

Whether you’re replacing a panel, building a new system, or planning a complex controls project, Direct delivers UL 508A and UL 698A listed panels with fabrication, wiring, testing, and documentation handled in-house.

WHY DIRECT

Why Industrial Teams Build With Direct

When panel projects get more complex, having the right technical support behind the build matters. Our team works across electrical, automation, fabrication, and project coordination needs to help solve issues early, adapt to changes, and keep engineering, component selection, testing, and documentation aligned through the build.

Single-Team Accountability

Design, fabrication, wiring, assembly, and testing stay under one roof to reduce handoffs, miscommunication, and project risk.

Clear Project Documentation

Schematics, panel layouts, labeling, terminal details, BOMs, and final documentation are organized to support installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and future system changes.

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PANEL CAPABILITIES

Control Panels for Every Application

From industrial control panel design through fabrication, wiring, testing, and documentation, Direct builds each electrical control panel around the equipment, application, enclosure, and installation requirements of the project.

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BEYOND THE PANEL

More Capability Behind Every Panel

Complex projects often require more than a panel shop alone. As an industrial control panel manufacturer, Direct brings technical expertise across automation, electrical systems, fabrication, and industrial technology to support larger scopes, changing requirements, controls integration, engineering, and startup support when needed.

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Industries We Serve

Built for Your Industry

From manufacturing plants to water systems and hazardous environments, our panels are built around the demands of each application.

Data Centers

UL-rated panels for power, cooling, and critical infrastructure.

Manufacturing

Custom panels built for machines, lines, and plant equipment.

Water & Wastewater

Control panels for pumps, treatment, and process equipment.

Energy & Utilities

UL-rated panels for power, distribution, and utility applications.

Oil & Gas

Control panels engineered for demanding oilfield environments.

Ethanol & Biofuels

Control panels for process systems and critical plant equipment.

Food & Beverage

Panels for processing, packaging, and production equipment.

OEM & Equipment

UL-rated panels built around your equipment and application.

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Control Panel Project Readiness Guide
Free Resource

Plan Your Next Control Panel Project

A successful panel build starts with clear requirements. This guide helps your team organize electrical, component, certification, integration, and documentation details before fabrication begins.

  • Define electrical and component requirements
  • Plan certification and integration needs
  • Reduce revisions, rework, and delays
Get the Free Guide

Built With Proven Industrial Brands

Start Your Project

Ready to Start Your Panel Project?

Have drawings, specifications, a BOM, an existing panel, or component standards? Direct can build from your engineering package or provide design-assist support as your control panel builder.

Contact Our Team

(866) 583-3377

Control Panel Shop

1305 Lew Ross Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Fast Follow-Up

Same-day response during business hours.

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Ready to Build

Turn Your Requirements Into a Finished Panel

If you’re comparing industrial control panel manufacturers, Direct can help with UL 508A and UL 698A certified builds, custom requirements, repeat production, documentation, and project-specific fabrication.

Operational Data Assessment

Use our free 20-point operational data assessment to uncover disconnected systems, manual reporting, visibility gaps, and opportunities to improve your operation.

Instant access after submission.

How Strong Is Your Cybersecurity?

Use our free 20-point cybersecurity assessment to uncover security gaps, overlooked risks, and areas where stronger protection is needed.

Instant access after submission.

Is Your Control System a Downtime Risk

Use the free 10-point checklist to uncover reliability gaps, aging components, documentation issues, and modernization risks before they lead to unexpected downtime.

Instant access after submission.

Get the Operational Technology Assessment

Evaluate 20 areas across systems, infrastructure, data, security, and support to identify gaps and opportunities to improve.

Instant access after submission.

Get the Panel Project Readiness Guide

Plan your control panel project with fewer surprises. Get the free guide to organize key requirements and prepare for fabrication with confidence.

Instant access after submission.

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