CFE was formed in August 2022 and acquired select CFI assets in August 2025. Read the corporate independence notice

CFE formed in 2022; select CFI assets acquired in 2025. Learn more

Industrial fabrication since 1903

Built on Tradition. Driven by Tomorrow.

Pressure vessels, components, and custom fabrication backed by complete in-house capabilities and more than 120 years of experience.

ASME & National Board certified140,000 sq ft St. Louis shopUnion Boilermakers, Local 27Corporate independence notice
120+Years of fabrication legacy
140,000Square-foot facility
70+Union boilermakers
24/7Emergency capability

Concept through delivery

How We Work

Integrated teams and in-house capabilities keep communication clear and demanding projects moving.

01

Plan

Our sales, engineering, and production teams help define the project from inception.

02

Design

Our in-house engineering and drafting team can detail and refine the design.

03

Fabricate

Skilled Local 27 union boilermakers execute the work with care and experience.

04

Ship

Finished equipment can move by truck, rail, air, or barge.

Proven work

Recent Fabrication

A representative look at the pressure vessels, towers, drums, weldments, and components produced by our team.

Pressure Vessels
Engineered Fabrication

Pressure Vessels

Towers
Process Equipment

Towers

Drums
Engineered Fabrication

Drums

Custom Fabrication
Heavy Weldments

Custom Fabrication

Weldments
Custom Work

Weldments

Nozzle Assemblies
Components

Nozzle Assemblies

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Markets served

Trusted Across Critical Industries

Since 1903, our fabrications have supported major refineries, steel mills, power plants, EPCs, and technology licensors across the United States and overseas.

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Critical response

24/7 Emergency Fabrication

When downtime matters, our experienced team can adjust shop operations to meet urgent turnaround and shutdown needs.