Boardman’s Steel Fabricators Want to be the Best, So You Can Be the Best

The fabricator you choose matters. From the stewardship exercised at every fabrication stage to the quality of the equipment delivered to you—it all contributes to your reputation and success. At Boardman, our steel fabricators’ mission is to manufacture American products that improve the U.S.A.’s infrastructure and citizens’ quality of life. Our vision is to be the most sought-after and respected custom fabricator in The United States, and our core values reflect the beliefs of our founder, J.R. Boardman, who started this company in 1910.

Join us. You’ll see our difference right away.

Stewardship in Fabrication—it’s What Makes Boadman Unique

If you’ve ever had a bad experience working with a steel fabricator, you may wonder if there’s another approach. The answer is “Yes!” At Boardman, we always focus on quality, but what really sets us apart is our promise of stewardship. Because we are a privately owned company, we can place high priority on accountability and being agile enough to take swift action.

For you, that means you’ll be able to select your level of involvement: Do you want us to handle everything? Would you like us to use your drawings? Would you like to be informed every step of the way? We’ll answer these questions with stewardship, taking full responsibility for your project, treating it as our own, and ensuring you feel guided along the way.

Let’s discuss your upcoming project today! Contact us to get started.

The Boardman Promise

To be your Steward for Custom Fabrication.

Boardman’s Core Values

Integrity

This means being honest, doing what’s right, and doing what we say we’re going to do.

Safety

At work and home, we promise to Do It Safely. Everyone is responsible for safety; we never compromise, and it’s a condition for Boardman employment.

Commitment

We promise to deliver a world-class experience through continuous improvement. We’ll always strive to be the best, building long-term relationships, finding the best ways to get jobs done, and doing it all with outstanding leadership and professionalism.

Team

We’ll work together to achieve success, treat everyone with respect, and stand up to take ownership.

Our reputation as a leading manufacturer of steel products has been earned because we continue to diversify and develop a strong presence in the markets we serve today. What does that mean for you? Getting the best quality products from a company with a reputation for reliability and industry service–so you can deliver.

Because we keep our promises, you can keep yours.
That’s the best kind of relationship, and we’re ready to learn more about your needs so we can start to fill them today.


The Boardman Process Promise

Our internal processes are guided by our values and a “servant attitude” that supports our stewardship promise. The exact process will be unique to you, based on your needs, but here’s what you can expect, at a minimum, for every project:

A Dedicated, In-House Project Management Team Working for You from RFQ to Project Completion…so you feel informed through every phase.

24-Hour Customer Service…so you never have to wait for emergency services.

Training and Educational Programs…so you can be your own advocate, even after the project is complete.

Strong Vendor Relationships…so you know you’re getting the best price and the fastest service.

Turnkey Fabrication Projects…so when you take delivery, you know it’s ready for operation.

ASME Code Training…so you can feel confident in the safety of your equipment and its ability to pass inspections.

On-Site Technical Lunch & Learns…so you can feel trust in Boardman’s expertise.

X-Ray, Welding, & Technical Training in the Classroom and During Shop Time…so you can rest easy knowing that every day we’re learning something that will help you.

The People of Boardman are Dedicated to You

Our employees are our foundation, so we invest in the best people. We employ highly skilled engineers, welding inspectors, project managers, and craftsmen who are managed by an experienced leadership team.

This means you can trust that your project is in the best hands, from quote to delivery and field services.

Creativity

Challenge our team to innovate so we can deliver better products, services, and cost-effective solutions.

Capacity

Ensure that our facility, technology, and in-house engineering and production team can complete any fabrication project.

Credibility

Put our more than 100 years of solid relationships with industry-leading companies to work for you.

Our employees enjoy one project management team for every project, a full-time H.S.E. manager, and an internal QA/QC team. Add this to the top-tier benefits we provide, and you can rest assured that the people working on your project are dedicated professionals.

Interested in working for Boardman? We are always in search of great people with top-notch skills. Apply today.

Does Boardman Have the Capabilities You Require?

We complete every fabrication project in-house in our 140,000 ft² Oklahoma City facility, including those requiring our ASME Sec VIII Div I & Div II certifications and more than 75 years of ASME fabrication experience.

Our capabilities include the following:

And when our field services division comes to you, those skills are transferred to the field.

Does Boardman Fabricate Using the Material You Need?

Your custom-fabricated equipment will likely call for a specific fabrication material, depending on its application and exposure to corrosive conditions. The fabrication and welding specialists at Boardman are experienced in using the following materials:

Feel the Stewardship Boardman Delivers

We’ve told you about our promise of stewardship, but it’s difficult to predict when and where you’ll feel it. Maybe it will be when you first meet your dedicated project manager, or with every project update you receive.

Perhaps it will be when you consult with our engineering department, to solve common and not-so-common process challenges.

It might be knowing that over-the-road shipment will be simple, thanks to our location on Interstate 40, just a few miles from Interstate 35, only 90 miles from the Port of Catoosa (one of the largest inland post in the U.S.).

Or, at any stage in the design and fabrication process, when you experience our Can-Do attitude firsthand, as we lend our custom fabrication expertise to you.

That’s Boardman. And that’s our stewardship promise in action. How will it look for you? And how will we help you succeed? Let’s find out with a quote.

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Reliability & Inspection

HF Sinclair

The BFS team is very responsive, conduct quality work, and produce detailed reports.  They have excellent level of support, responsiveness and quality work!

Construction Manager

Vestas

“I am glad you guys do the newsletters. Educate AND do the work. Most don’t do this. It is similar to what Dave Ramsay says about looking for a Financial Advisor… look for one with a heart of a teacher.”

Equipment Engineer

Fluor

“I would like to go out of my way to say this is the quickest I have seen a vessel come together. Your ability to manage this on such short notice does not go unnoticed and definitely will earn you some more business. Your professional approach and ability to keep this moving was amazing! I was hoping to see this thing through to the end and see about getting some Guiness world record trophy on our walls.”

Mechanical Engineer

Chevron

“Just wanted to send a quick thank you for sending these newsletters. I really enjoy them and share them with others at the office.”

Project Management

Kestrel Engineering

“Thank you for all your help on this order. Please let your team know that everything Boardman has done for this order has been top notch!”

Mechanical Engineer

Worley

“It was a real pleasure working with you and your team. I wish all vendors would have the same high quality team!”

Expeditor

Worley

“Your engineering team has gone above and beyond for our current projects. We have thrown quite a few changes at them and they have dug into code details that are not normally required to satisfy the requests of some of our SME folks. They are always available, even when they’re off or on weekends to help answer any urgent questions. I tried to find something we can do to help recognize the extra efforts, but could not come up with anything. Thank you for the efforts and willingness to work with us so closely on these urgent jobs.”

Mechanical Engineer

Chevron

“It was great pleasure and it was sure a huge effort pulled by Boardman organization. Promoting such events are very helpful to the engineering community in general but very few places realize the same. Boardman being exceptional and very hospitable place to be for this event. I want to say Thank You Boardman!”

Mechanical Engineer

Chevron

“The class was an excellent use of time and has increased my industry knowledge. Good mix of both end user and design engineer attendance which drove discussions into new directions. I will highly recommend to my firm for attendance next year.”

Mechanical Engineer

S&B Engineering

“Thank you and everyone at Boardman for an excellent 2 days of training and exceptional hospitality. While it gave me the opportunity to get out of the office for 2 days, it was also a great training/refreshing opportunity for me and on top of it, I got to visit your facility, which I think is quite impressive. Hope to have some more work in your shop soon. There are several folks here who were amazed when I told them that you guys had welding stations set up and each of us got to weld and try out as many as 4 welding processes. Please keep me posted on the next training session.”

Vessel Engineer

Burns & McDonnell

“I just wanted to say thank you very much to you and your team for all of the work that you put in to make this seminar possible. I was very impressed with the quality of the seminar. It is the best technical seminars I have been to. The classroom intermixed with shop time made the experience a one of a kind. The instructor is a wealth of knowledge. I was also very impressed with the care and concern that you had for those attending. You guys have superb customer service. I really appreciate the opportunity and it means a lot.”

Mechanical Engineer

MKEC Engineering

“Thank you guys very much for putting together the Pressure Vessel Fabrication presentation. I’ve heard great things from about the vessels currently in your shop. We look forward to building a long lasting relationship.”

Corrosion/Materials Engineer

Phillips 66

“The Boardman team’s expertise, experience and processes made our project easy. The communication between their team and mine ensured our project ran smoothly. I knew I could count on the work they sent. I look forward to working with a company that communicates well and takes pride in their work.”

Mechanical Engineer

Worley

“I just wanted to share some photos of the Deisobutonizer being lifted into place yesterday. None of this would have been possible without your efforts in both the manufacturing and transport of the tower. This is the largest structure on the project and you all deserve a lot of credit for this milestone. It was not only a pleasure to work with you all on this fabrication and hauling to site of the monstrosity but it was a privilege to have such a team behind us to make this happen with no incident and what on the surface seemed child’s play. You all should be very proud of yourselves and your collective teams and firms, without you none of this was even conceivable.”

Materials & Logistics

Cenovus Superior Refinery

“I worked with Boardman on a project involving multiple vessels. The team’s impressive knowledge of ASME Section VIII Div 1 was critical to the success of the project. I enjoyed seeing the vessels in person during an engineering design course at the Boardman facility. The team always kept me in the loop and ensured quality work from fabrication through shipment.”

Mechanical Engineer

Black & Veatch

“Boardman was great to work with from the initial bidding phase through procurement. It is clear that they value relationships and are very professional. I have worked with Boardman in the past, and they continue to meet the requirements of our projects and owners. I value our relationship and hope to continue to work with them in the future.”

Sr. Procurement Manager

Black & Veatch

“Thank you for the high level of communication on this project and the effort put into making things work. So far this project has gone smoothly and our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Specifically the time invested in making sure the anchor bolt pattern matched their existing foundation. Not sure if it is my place to say but you are highly regarded at this refinery.”

Mechanical Engineer

Merrick Engineering

“I am continually impressed with the level of quality and professionalism on this project from the beginning.”

Inspector

HF Sinclair

“Boardman was very professional throughout the engineering and design of this vessel. They did a really good job on fabrication.”

Project Manager

Chevron Phillips Chemical