Industrial Engineering Services & Manufacturing Capabilities

End-to-End Industrial Engineering Services

Hawman Container Services provides comprehensive industrial engineering services and advanced manufacturing capabilities for custom industrial equipment, storage tanks, pumping systems, and structural fabrication.

With over 40 years of industry experience and more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space, our team delivers complete engineering and manufacturing services, from concept design through fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Our engineers, fabricators, and project managers work together to develop reliable, code-compliant solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

Whether designing API storage tanks, custom process equipment, piping systems, or modular fluid handling platforms, Hawman Container Services delivers high-quality results backed by strong engineering expertise and modern fabrication facilities.

Engineering Capabilities

Advanced Industrial Engineering Services

Our engineering team provides complete industrial engineering services to support custom fabrication projects of any size.

Engineering services include:

  • API 650 tank design using AME Tank Design Software

  • Structural calculations including wind, seismic, lifting lugs, and structural FEA

  • P.Eng stamped engineering drawings for the province of installation

  • Process design including P&IDs and piping component selection

  • 3D modeling, general arrangement drawings, and BOM creation using SolidWorks

  • QA documentation and approval packages with document indexing

  • Inspection and test plans (ITPs)

  • Welding, NDE, functional and hydro testing procedures

  • Provincial piping registration with P.Eng stamped calculations (ABSA and others)

Our engineering process ensures that every project meets regulatory requirements while optimizing performance, safety, and efficiency.

Custom Fabrication & Industrial Manufacturing Capabilities

Hawman Container Services operates fully equipped fabrication facilities capable of manufacturing a wide range of industrial equipment and custom steel products.

Our manufacturing capabilities include:

  • ISO 9001 quality control systems

  • Material traceability and inspection test plans

  • CWB certified welders – CSA W47.1

  • AWS D1.1 certified welding procedures available

  • NDE and PWHT testing with full weld and inspection mapping

  • Third-party NDE including:

    • Radiographic Testing (RT)

    • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

    • Magnetic Particle Inspection

    • Visual Inspection

    • Positive Material Identification (PMI)

These capabilities allow Hawman to deliver high-quality industrial fabrication solutions built to strict industry standards.

Facilities & Manufacturing Infrastructure

Hawman Container Services operates two dedicated fabrication facilities in Barrie, Ontario, totaling over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Each facility specializes in a specific stage of fabrication to maintain quality, efficiency, and material segregation. This multi-facility setup allows Hawman to manage complex fabrication projects while maintaining strict quality standards efficiently.

Material Handling Equipment

Our facilities are equipped with advanced material handling systems to support large and complex fabrication projects.

Key equipment includes:

  • 2 × 10-ton overhead cranes (60 ft span, 47 ft under hook)

  • 3 × 10-ton tank rollers

  • 14" pyramid roller

  • 3 × 3000 lb pipe manipulators

  • 2 × 14' × 14' weld manipulators

These capabilities allow us to fabricate large industrial tanks, structures, and piping assemblies safely and efficiently.

Fabrication & Processing Equipment

Our manufacturing facilities include advanced fabrication and machining equipment to support custom engineering projects.

Key equipment includes:

  • 3 CNC waterjet / laser cutting tables up to 6' × 12'

  • Waterjet cutting capability up to 8" thick material

  • Multiple 175-ton press brakes

  • 4' × 4' CNC plasma cutting table

  • 10 ft shear (1/4" thickness capacity)

  • 9 TIG welders

  • 28 MIG welders

  • Fully equipped machine shop

  • Horizontal band saws

  • 50 and 70 ton iron workers

  • Full equipment calibration documentation available

These capabilities allow Hawman to perform precise fabrication for complex industrial equipment and custom steel components.

Sandblasting, Coating & Finishing

Our finishing facility provides in-house blasting and coating services to ensure durability and corrosion protection.

Capabilities include:

  • 25' × 25' fully contained and ventilated sandblasting facility

  • Dual blasting stations

  • 12' × 25' and 12' × 12' spray booths

This allows us to complete projects with fully finished surfaces ready for installation and operation.

Transportation & Logistics

Hawman Container Services operates its own transportation fleet to deliver fabricated equipment safely and efficiently.

Our fleet includes:

  • Tractor trailers

  • 53' dry van trailers

  • Flatbed rollbacks

  • Double drop deck trailers

This enables reliable delivery of large industrial equipment to both local and remote project locations worldwide.

Worldwide Service

Hawman Container Services supports customers across multiple industries around the world. Our transportation and logistics coordination ensures that custom fabricated equipment can be delivered to nearly any location, including remote industrial sites.

Request a Quote for Industrial Engineering Services & Custom Fabrication

If you are looking for reliable industrial engineering services or a trusted partner for custom fabrication, Hawman Container Services has the experience, facilities, and engineering expertise to deliver. Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements and receive a quote.