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Precision Fabrication Across Key Markets

HFI Manufacturing partners with equipment manufacturers and OEMs across restaurant, custom OEM, telecom, and data center industries — delivering quality at every scale.

Built for Demanding Industries

We don’t fabricate “one-size-fits-all.” Each industry we serve has unique material requirements, finish standards, and tolerance demands. Our 65,000 sq ft facility is equipped to meet them all.

10

Core Industries

65K

Sq Ft Facility

60

Years Experience

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Industry
HFI is a leading contract fabricator for commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers. We produce stainless steel countertops, shelving, ventilation components, warming tables, prep stations, and custom food service equipment — from prototypes to production runs.
NSF Compliance

Food-Safe Finishes

All stainless steel food contact surfaces meet NSF/ANSI standards. Our polishing and finishing processes eliminate crevices where bacteria can collect.

Volume Flexibility

Prototype to Production

Whether you need 10 prototype units or 5,000 production pieces — our laser cutting and CNC bending deliver repeatable precision at any volume.

Weld Quality

Sanitary Welds

Robotic MIG and TIG welding with full penetration and passivated surfaces. No pits, no discoloration — clean enough for direct food contact.

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Industry

Medical device OEMs trust HFI for precision sheet metal enclosures, chassis, brackets, and structural components for diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring systems, and laboratory instruments.

Precision

Tight Tolerance Control

Medical components demand repeatability. Our press brakes with CNC back gauges hold ±0.005″ across production runs. CMM inspection at every stage.

Documentation

Full Traceability

Material certs, dimensional reports, and process documentation included with every order. Lot-level traceability for regulated environments.

Clean Assembly

Controlled Assembly Area

Dedicated clean assembly station for medical device sub-assemblies. No cross-contamination with carbon steel fabrication.

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Industry

HFI fabricates stainless steel components for beverage dispensing, water filtration, brewery, dairy, and bottling applications. From fountain dispenser cabinets to reverse osmosis frame assemblies — we build corrosion-resistant parts that meet food-contact and potable water standards.

Dispensing

Stainless steel enclosures for fountain dispensers, coffee brewers, and tea towers. NSF-compliant drip trays, hinged access panels, and rolled-edge construction.

Water Treatment

Filtration & RO Skid Frames

Welded frame assemblies for reverse osmosis systems, softeners, and UV filtration units. 304/316 stainless with sanitary welds and passivated surfaces.

Brewery

Brewing & Kegging Components

Brew kettle jackets, fermentation tank shrouds, keg wash stations, and bright tank platforms. Sanitary-grade #4 finish, crevice-free welds.

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Industry

HFI fabricates precision components for data center cooling systems, server racks, cable management, and power distribution equipment. Our fabrication supports both air-cooled and liquid-cooled infrastructure.

Cooling

Thermal Management Components

Fabricated plenums, containment panels, and cooling distribution unit frames for aisle containment and liquid-cooled rack systems.

Racks

Server & Network Racks

Custom-welded 19″ and 23″ racks with tapped rails, cable management fingers, and seismic bracing options. Built to your spec or we engineer.

Power

Power Distribution Chassis

Enclosures and mounting frames for PDU and UPS systems. Pre-punched for bus bars, breakers, and monitoring hardware.

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Industry

HFI supports industrial machinery manufacturers with custom sheet metal enclosures, control panels, machine guards, bases, and chip trays. Our shop regularly works with machinery builders who need fabricated components that integrate with existing assembly lines.

Enclosures

Electrical Control Panels

NEMA-rated enclosures with hinged doors, gland plates, and mounting sub-panels. Custom cutouts for displays, buttons, and connectors.

Safety

Machine Guards & Barriers

Fixed and interlocked machine guards with polycarbonate windows, mesh panels, and quick-release hardware. OSHA-compliant designs.

Structural

Bases, Tables & Chip Trays

Welded steel machine bases with leveling feet, fluid-tight chip trays, and work tables. Built to handle vibration and heavy loads.

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Industry

HFI fabricates sheet metal components for commercial HVAC and refrigeration OEMs — including condensing unit enclosures, air handler cabinets, plenums, duct transitions, and refrigeration line set covers. Our laser cutting and CNC forming deliver consistent fit-up for tight-tolerance assemblies.

Enclosures

Condensing Unit Cabinets

Weather-resistant enclosures with ventilation louvers, access panels, and corrosion-resistant coatings. Designed for outdoor exposure across all climate zones.

Air Handling

Cabinet & Plenum Fabrication

Air handler cabinets, mixing boxes, and plenums fabricated to SMACNA standards. Lined or unlined, with flanged connections and access doors.

Refrigeration

Line Sets & Component Brackets

Custom brackets, line set covers, and mounting hardware for refrigeration systems. Pre-punched for rapid field installation.

06
Industry

HFI fabricates enclosures, frames, and structural components for the energy sector — including battery storage cabinets, generator enclosures, transformer housings, and solar panel mounting hardware. Our welding and finishing processes meet the durability requirements of utility and commercial energy installations.

Storage

Welded steel enclosures for battery racks with ventilation, cable management, and thermal management integration. Available in indoor and weather-rated outdoor configurations.

Power Gen

Generator Enclosures & Frames

Sound-attenuated and weather-resistant enclosures for standby and prime power generators. Steel base frames with integrated fuel tank mounting.

Renewables

Solar Mounting & Electrical Hardware

Custom brackets, combiner box enclosures, and inverter mounting frames for commercial and utility-scale solar installations.

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Industry

HFI manufactures sheet metal components for commercial appliances and architectural fixtures — including vending machine enclosures, display cases, kiosk housings, lockers, shelving systems, and hospitality fixtures. We work with both standard and custom finishes.

Fixtures

Display Cases & Kiosks

Custom display cases, retail kiosks, and point-of-purchase fixtures with integrated lighting, graphics mounting, and lockable storage.

Vending

Vending & Self-Service Enclosures

Heavy-gauge security enclosures for vending machines, payment kiosks, and self-service stations. Powder-coated to match brand specifications.

Interiors

Lockers, Shelving & Storage

Welded and bolted locker systems, industrial shelving, and storage cabinets for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications.

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Industry

Beyond specific verticals, HFI serves as a contract manufacturing partner for OEMs of all kinds. We take your designs — or collaborate on new ones — and deliver fabricated, finished, and assembled components ready for your production line.

Process

End-to-End Manufacturing

From raw sheet metal to assembled, packaged, and shipped — all under one roof. One vendor, one invoice, one point of contact.

Flexibility

Prototype to Production

Start with 5 prototype units, scale to 5,000+ production pieces. No tooling commitments. No minimum order quantities.

Partnership

Engineering Collaboration

Our engineers work with your team to optimize for manufacturability, reduce part count, and consolidate suppliers. Lower cost, faster time to market.

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Industry

HFI manufactures enclosures, cabinets, racks, and mounting hardware for telecommunications infrastructure — from indoor data closets to weather-resistant outdoor cabinets.

Enclosures

Custom Cabinet Design

From small junction boxes to full-height equipment racks. Welded or welded-and-studded construction with flush-fit doors and gasketed seals.

Finishing

Durable Outdoor Coatings

Powder coating in any RAL color. Salt spray testing available. UV-resistant finishes for outdoor telecom infrastructure.

Integration

Kitting & Sub-Assembly

We handle hardware insertion, cable management installation, and full kitting — deliver ready-to-ship enclosures that reduce your final assembly time.

Does Your Industry Need Precision Fabrication?

Send us your drawings, and we’ll respond with a quote. We’ll also suggest material and process optimizations based on your application.

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