Crafting the Extraordinary through Excellence

Engineering, manufacturing, innovation. Your industrial solutions partner for ASME Code pressure process equipment. Columns, towers, pressure vessels and heat exchangers, where size meets precision.

Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

From new builds, retubes or repairs, our exceptional multi disciplined team has the training, experience, ingenuity and flexibility to meet the highest of standards.

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The Half-Pipe Specialists

Unlock innovation with jacketed reactors. Come experience our proprietary "Blue Max" difference.

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Beyond the Blueprint

Prioritizing people, engineering excellence and progress through innovation.

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Who We Are

Ward Vessel & Exchanger offers design and fabrication of custom shell and tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels manufactured in accordance with ASME Code: Section VIII, Division 1.

Ward Vessel & Exchanger represents an innovative group of people that specialize in the custom design and fabrication of process equipment for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food/beverage, pulp/paper, power, refinery and pure water industries.

With our unique approach to fabrication engineering and strategic locations in both Charlotte, NC and Houston, TX, we continuously and effectively meet the needs of our Customers.

We are proud and active members of MTI (Materials Technology Institute), TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), STI/SPFA (Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association), LCA (Louisiana Chemical Association) and TCC (Texas Chemical Council) in an effort to serve our industry to the best of our ability.

Our Purpose

Delivering Exceptional EXPERIENCES.
It’s not what we do, but HOW we do it!

Why Choose Ward?

Choosing Ward means gaining a reliable, long-term partner. It starts with engagement, built on same-day responsiveness and clear communication. When issues arise, Ward acts fast, delivering solutions, like the painkiller of fabrication. Then comes excellence — driven by the Ward Way™ and Beyond the Blueprint”™ automation – which moves projects from a Request for Quotation to shipping with unmatched precision.

Finally, it’s about experience. Ward is the safe choice, delivering high-quality equipment on time and at competitive prices. With Ward, there’s no need to choose between delivery, quality or cost — all three come standard, backed by a team dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

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