Heavy Fabrication Capacity
Our campus supports more than 150,000 square feet of fabrication and support space, with proven capability to handle projects exceeding 500 tons.
Company
Since 1958, Freeport Welding & Fabricating has served refining, marine, and petrochemical industries with fabrication and maintenance solutions built for safety, reliability, and long-term performance.
Located in Freeport, Texas, our facility sits between the Port of Freeport and the Union Pacific Railroad, with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway for efficient rail, highway, vessel, and barge logistics.
Our Mission
As Employees of Freeport Welding, we have provided fabrication and maintenance services for the Refining, Marine, and Petro-Chemical industries since 1958. We have over 65 years of experience, and are among the best at what we do, anywhere in the world.
To that end, we have defined our mission to be:
- To provide our customers, both internal and external, with products that meet their requirements at reasonable and competitive prices.
- To provide all company employees with a clean, safe working environment, the equipment and support that allows them to do the best possible job, and the greatest possible job-related opportunities.
- To continue to research & develop new methods, tools, and procedures that streamline the fabrication process to better benefit society.
Robust Infrastructure
End-to-End Project Support
From fit-up and welding through coatings and shipping, our operation includes a dedicated paint booth and a purpose-built shipping and receiving building.
Organization & Efficiency
We invest in a clean, organized shop environment that helps keep teams safe, improves productivity, and supports repeatable quality on every build.
Our History
What began as a local operation has grown into a multi-building fabrication campus with decades of continuous investment in people, capability, and infrastructure.
1958
Roy Fowler founded Freeport Welding at 211 East Eighth Street in Freeport, Texas.
1962
The company incorporated as a C corporation.
1975
Ownership transitioned to Roy Yates and Ital "Buster" Muse.
1983
Buster Muse sold his shares to Roy Yates.
1998
The company acquired its current 26.22-acre site at 200 North Navigation Blvd.
2000
Construction was completed on a 51,600 sq ft shop, office space, and garage.
2006
Phase two expansion began with an additional 51,600 sq ft.
2008
Phase three added another 17,200 sq ft as the company marked 50 years in business.
2009
The final expansion phase added 20,000 sq ft, and the company became 30% employee-owned through ESOP participation.
2014
A new shipping and receiving building was started to support growing throughput.
2020
Freeport Welding completed and shipped its largest pressure vessel to date, weighing more than 500 tons.
Built on Experience
Planning an upcoming project? Contact our team to discuss requirements, schedule, and delivery options.