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ASME Section IX – Procedure Qualifications

10 March 2023
Last month, we highlighted ASME Section IX weld procedures and want to dive into the procedure qualifications this month. Every...
Project Management Insights

Three-Way Communication - #MetalMarketUpdate – February 2023

27 February 2023
Effective communication gets a lot of lip service. Everyone knows of its importance, but poor quality communication continues to be...
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – MARCH ’23

7 March 2023
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) reached 47.7 in February, slightly higher than we saw in January at 47.4 but it...

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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.

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Ward is a team of like-minded individuals working together to become the industry-wide leader in the engineering, fabrication and repair of ASME Code products.