Duravex is a precision manufacturing company based in Louisa, Virginia, with a legacy dating back to 1969. Originally founded as Piedmont Metal Fabricators, the company earned a reputation for quality craftsmanship, customer responsiveness, and reliable fabrication across a broad range of industries.
In 2025, the company transitioned to Duravex, reflecting a new chapter of innovation, investment, and growth. While the identity has evolved, our focus remains the same: to deliver engineered, high-performance solutions that meet the real-world demands of modern industrial customers.
Where We're Headed
Duravex is scaling with purpose—investing in equipment, processes, and technical talent to expand into high-value markets and deepen our manufacturing capabilities. Our facility, located on a 32-acre campus, is built for complex projects, volume production, and long-term customer growth.
Our vertical strategy centers on five focus areas:
- Engineered Plant Equipment – Purpose-built systems and machinery for industrial processing and plant environments.
- OEM Equipment – Fabricated subassemblies and custom frames for original equipment manufacturers.
- Data Infrastructure – Hardware and enclosures for data center and digital infrastructure deployments.
- Defense & Secure Facility Components – Fabrication for mission-critical defense systems and secure environments.
- Contract Manufacturing – Scalable, build-to-print production for outsourced component and assembly needs.
Our Operating Approach
Duravex combines disciplined execution with an entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a business where engineering, operations, and quality are deeply aligned—and where every customer program is supported by practical responsiveness and transparent communication.
Our quality system is under active development to support long-term growth and industry expectations:
- UL 508A – General Control Panels (Certification in Process)
- ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D – Quality Management Systems (Certification being pursued; targeted completion by late 2025 or early 2026)
A Platform for the Future
Duravex is a core platform in the precision manufacturing sector. We are investing aggressively but sustainably—focused on building enduring customer relationships, launching targeted verticals, and delivering engineered products that perform in the field, not just on paper.
Whether you’ve worked with our team for years or are just discovering what we can do, Duravex is ready to help you move forward—with precision, purpose, and scale.