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.