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Double Tubesheet Designs

If your process absolutely cannot tolerate mixing of the shell side and tube side fluids in a heat exchanger due...

Planning & Contingencies - No Room for Winging It!

Planning for an on-site project/turnaround/shutdown/outage is a science as well as an art. Successful project planning is the cornerstone of...

#METALMARKETUPDATE – DECEMBER ’23

In November 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remained steady at 46.7, mirroring the October figure and falling short of...

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With safety and quality as our foundation, we make it happen with second-to-none service and exceptional value while enhancing the success of our Employees, Customers, Suppliers and surrounding Communities. It’s not what we do, but how we do it!

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.

About Us

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.