Complete Industrial Fabrication Services, Built to Your Specs

Industrial projects rarely kick-off with a complete set of clean drawings. More often, they start with a concept, a rough sketch, a purchase order, and a deadline. Principal Technology Inc. (PTI) built its Systems and Industrial Fabrication Group to meet clients exactly where they are, from the first napkin sketch to a fully tested, documented system ready for installation. For engineering teams and procurement managers searching for a reliable partner for industrial fabrication services, modular process skids, or complete control panel fabrication, PTI offers a single-source solution grounded in 25+ years of multi-discipline engineering experience.

Fabrication That Starts Where You Are

Not every client walks in with a full set of detailed prints. PTI’s fabrication team is built to work with whatever level of design detail a project demands.

“Our Systems and Industrial Fabrication Group has an experienced staff that applies industry best practices to develop products to meet each customer’s exact needs,” said Matthew S. Hodson, P.E, president and CEO of Principal Technology. “We can start from a back-of-the-napkin sketch, a fully detailed set of customer prints, or anything in-between. Regardless of the level of detail provided with a purchase order, Principal Technology will deliver a first-quality product, from a simple part to a fully function tested, completed system with a detailed documentation package.”

That flexibility, from conceptual input to turnkey delivery, is what separates PTI from fabricators that require engineering to be already complete before they can begin.

Modular Skid Fabrication for Process and Automation Applications

PTI’s modular skid fabrication capabilities cover a broad range of process and automation applications across the energy, chemical, manufacturing, and general industry sectors. By integrating engineering, controls design, and fabrication under one roof, PTI can deliver fully assembled, factory-tested skid packages that reduce field installation time and commissioning risk.

PTI’s modular skid project portfolio includes:

• PLC and Hybrid Control Systems – Design, fabrication, configuration, logic development, and function testing for PLC-based and hybrid control architectures.
• Continuous and Batch Process Systems – Engineered skids for continuous process operations and batch chemical production applications.
• Manufacturing Automation Systems – Packaged automation equipment for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Burner Management Systems (BMS) – Safety and combustion management systems designed and fabricated to NFPA 85, 86, 87, or API standards.
• Chemical Injection Systems – Packaged injection skids for oil & gas, water treatment, and chemical processing applications.

Fabricating in a controlled shop environment means quality control and functional testing happen before equipment ships, not after it arrives on site.

Control Panel Fabrication and System Integration

PTI’s control panel fabrication capabilities span the full range of industrial automation requirements, from simple relay-based annunciator panels to complex process control and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Every panel PTI delivers is built, wired, and tested in-house by a team with deep instrumentation and controls engineering experience.

Panel types and capabilities include:

• PLC Control Panels – Single and multi-PLC configurations supporting a wide range of process control applications.
• Operator Interface Systems – HMI and operator interface panels integrated with control logic and field instrumentation.
• Electrical Power and Motor Control – Motor starters, VFDs, electric heater power panels (HPP), and smart Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) – Safety PLC and hardwired safety systems designed for SIL-rated applications.
• Burner Management Panels – Flame safeguard and safety PLC-based BMS panels for single and multi-burner applications.

Every panel project includes a detailed documentation package, including drawings, schematics, I/O lists, and test records, to support installation, commissioning, and long-term operations.

Shop Capabilities and Certifications

PTI’s fabrication shop is equipped for precision metal fabrication and certified for demanding industrial standards:

• ASME IX Certified Welders – Qualified welding procedures and certified welders for pressure vessel and structural applications.
• AWS D1.1 Structural Welding – Structural steel welding per AWS D1.1 code.
• In-House Machining – Custom-machined components to close tolerances, reducing lead time on specialty parts.
• Waterjet Cutting – Precision cutting for complex profiles and materials that require a cold-cutting process.
• Metal Forming – Sheet metal and structural forming capabilities to support enclosure and skid fabrication.

These in-house capabilities mean PTI controls quality and schedule rather than depending on outside vendors for critical fabrication steps.

Why Engineering and Procurement Teams Choose PTI for Industrial Fabrication

• Single-source responsibility – Engineering, fabrication, and controls integration handled under one contract, one team, and one point of contact.
• Factory-tested before shipment – Full functional testing in PTI’s shop means fewer surprises during field commissioning.
• Any starting point – PTI works from conceptual sketches, customer drawings, or anything in between, with no prerequisite engineering package required.
• Certified shop personnel – ASME IX and AWS D1.1 credentials support projects with code compliance and inspection requirements.
• Complete documentation – Every project delivers drawing packages, test records, and operations documentation as a standard deliverable.
• Integrated controls expertise – PTI’s fabrication team is backed by licensed professional engineers in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls disciplines.

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Whether you’re developing a modular process skid, need a complete control panel package, or are looking for a fabrication partner that can take a project from concept to commissioning, we’d love to discuss how PTI can support your work. Reach out to our team to get started.