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ASME Code, TEMA and API Facts

15 April 2026
Appendix 46: Leveraging Division 2 Rules for Division 1 Vessels The vast majority of pressure vessels are designed and built...
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BENEFITS OF A SPECIALTY TURNKEY SERVICE PROVIDER

25 March 2026
Delivering an Exceptional Experience When It Matters Most: Heat Exchanger Replacement In field service, the moments that matter most are...
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#METALMARKETUPDATE - APRIL 2026

8 April 2026
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the third consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in...

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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.

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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.