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1303 N River St. Portland, OR 97227
503.284.2191

Pioneering Pressure Vessel Fabrication in the Northwest Since 1910

WHO WE ARE

Precision Fabrication Built on Decades of Experience

For over 115 years, Northwest Copper Works has provided precision metal fabrication, specializing in stainless steel and exotic alloys for industrial and regulated applications. From concept to finished product, we combine skilled craftsmanship with technical expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for our customers.

Our People

Our team combines decades of technical knowledge with a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement. With over a century of combined experience in fabrication our personnel bring expertise, attention to detail, and a drive to find the best solutions for every project. We thrive on challenges, embrace R&D, and continuously refine our processes to achieve optimal results.

Our Capabilities

We provide a full range of metal fabrication services for industrial and regulated industries, including

  • FABRICATION

    • Custom fabrication of exotic and specialty alloys such as nickel, stainless steel, titanium, and more

    • ASME-coded, including Section VIII pressure vessels, heat exchangers, wide range of tanks, heat transfer equipment, including custom and specialized process vessels, designed to meet specific application, code, and performance requirements

    • Extensive high precision welding capabilities

    • Custom fabrication

  • Stainless Steel

  • Duplex and Super Duplex Alloys

  • Nickel and Nickel Alloys

  • Hastelloy

  • Carbon Steel

  • MATERIALS

  • Cladded Materials

  • Copper

  • Aluminum

  • Silicon Bronze

  • Titanium

  • Zirconium

  • Niobium

  • Tantalum

  • Many More…

  • ENGINEERING SERVICES

    • Engineering support from start to finish

    • R&D and process development

  • ADDITIONAL SERVICES

    • Contracted metal forming services

    • Contracted machining services

Facility Information

Building and Crane Capacities

  • Bay 1 80' x 180' with 4 - 5 Ton cranes

  • Bay 2 50' x 180' with 10 & 30 Ton cranes

  • Bay 3 32' x 180' with 2 - 10 Ton cranes

  • Bay 4 50' x 280' Various sized cranes

  • Bay 5 40' x 100' Various sized cranes

  • Maximum Vessel Capacity 34' dia. x 180' long 600,000 lbs.

Shipping Facilities

  • Rail siding at plant - Yes

  • Loading capacity at rail siding - 600,000 lbs.

  • Willamette River loading dock adjacent to facility

  • Railroad - Union Pacific

Environmental Pledge

Northwest Copper Works is committed to our environmental responsibility and sustainable manufacturing. We fabricate equipment designed to perform reliably for decades, reducing material consumption and unnecessary waste over time.

In our daily operations, we manage raw materials responsibly and continuously improve our processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. We support responsible industry practices by helping our customers enhance performance and lower their environmental impact.

We take pride in doing our part to help preserve resources and protect the environment for future generations.

Request a Quote

Looking for a reliable partner for precision metal fabrication or pressure vessel manufacturing? Northwest Copper Works provides custom-engineered solutions built to exacting standards for demanding applications.

Click below to request a quote and connect with our team. We’ll review your requirements and work with you to deliver a solution that meets your technical, quality, and schedule needs.