Louisa, Virginia · Since 1969

About Duravex

A precision manufacturing company with a legacy dating back to 1969, building engineered, high-performance solutions for modern industrial customers.

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.

Expanding Our Capabilities

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 six focus areas

Engineered Plant Equipment: Purpose-built systems and machinery for industrial processing and plant environments. See what we build.
OEM Equipment: Fabricated subassemblies and custom frames for original equipment manufacturers.
Data Infrastructure: Hardware and enclosures for data center and digital infrastructure deployments. See what we build.
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.
Exhaust Products: Heavy-duty exhaust components engineered for extreme heat and built to deliver uncompromising quality. View the line card.

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.

Certifications

Independently audited, and current.

AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015: Quality management systems. Certified by Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., covering the design, manufacture and assembly of components and assemblies. Certificate C2026-01367, issued 27 February 2026 and valid through 26 February 2029.
UL 508A: Industrial control panels, listed under File #E547934 — NITW (U.S.) / NITW7 (Canada).

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.