Fruchey is a single source, diverse supplier of high quality services. Projects are completed smoothly and economically with a minimum of customer effort. Fruchey creates partnerships!

Customers
We are proud of our customers - large and small, from a broad range of industries. In recent years a few of the projects we've completed were at:
• Avery Dennison
Bunge North America
• Chase Brass and Copper Co.
• Dana Corporation
• General Motors Corporation
• BF Goodrich Tire & Manufacturing
• Guardian Industries
• Johns Manville Corporation
• LaFarge Corporation
• Rea Magnet Wire Company

Sample Recently Completed Projects

Month Completed

Description

03/2008

Replaced roof that collapsed over production area.  This required shoring the utility lines, removing existing roof and replacing with new structural steel and deck.

02/2008
Installed new precision sand equipment including core machine, generator, mixer, scrubber, cyclone and robots.
01/2008

For a plant modification project, erected new interior mezzanine, process ceiling support steel and process area framing.

12/2007

Shored a platform and the conveyor between two buildings.  At a later date, supplied and installed new support steel onto a new foundation.

11/2007
For a biodiesel plant, erected the steel and installed the equipment for the extractor, biodiesel and boiler buildings.  PWC fabricated the steel for the extractor building. 
10/2007

Installed various equipment for a beverage plant including boilers, compressors and water treatment.  Also, installed a water tank and egress catwalk fabricated by PWC.

09/2007

Fabricated and erected a grain receiving building and installed all equipment including a 150’ tower leg. 

08/2007

Installed a cupola, shell and support steel.  Also, installed hot blast, crossover and off gas ducts.

07/2007
Unloaded and installed an 800T Komatsu press with coil feed line equipment
06/2007
Removed wire oven, related equipment and platform steel from an industrial facility.   Hauled all to a separate facility and installed.
05/2007
Removed existing shaker pans from two 120’ long casting cooling conveyors.   Fabricated new pans and installed.
04/2007
Reinforced existing joist girders and building columns.  Then, we erected a new office mezzanine.
03/2007

Fabricated, delivered and installed new kiln dust stack.  Work required old stack demolition and plating of other sections.

02/2007
Removed Hydra-Lok machining line and three assembly lines from one facility and transported to another facility.
01/2007
Installed a new AJAX holding furnace.  Also fabricated and installed the egress platforms and monorail support steel
12/2006

Unloaded various equipment from three closing industrial plants into a 70,000 sq. ft. area of Fruchey warehouse facilities.  Hold until disposition decisions are made.

11/2006

Unloaded a 180,000 lb., 50’ boiler from a rail car, transported by heavy haul trailer, unloaded and moved inside into building location.

10/2006
Supplied and installed sheet piling for a new holding furnace pit approximately 34’ sq. 
09/2006
Unloaded and installed two 2,900 ton and one 1,000 ton Fagor presses.  Crown assembly included installing gears, shafts, flywheel, clutch and bolster rails. 
08/2006

Fabricated and erected all structural steel and miscellaneous steel for a new food processing plant.

07/2006
Installed the equipment for a large boiler baghouse filter project.  In addition, fabricated and erected the structural and platform steel.  
06/2006
Installed robotic weld cell equipment including welders and transfer conveyors. 
05/2006

Disassembled and loaded out a heat treating line including pusher, batch and draw furnaces.  Project included piping & electrical tagging and disconnects. 

04/2006

Finished various revisions to a continuous galvanizing line including equipment and platform changes.

03/2006
Disassembled and removed approximately 50 wire enamel ovens with related catwalks and stacks.
02/2006
Performed press and weld cell relocations and scrap outs. Presses scrapped out were disassembled and cut apart as required.
01/2006
Fabricated and installed new steel liner in two large material silos.
12/2005
Fabricated and erected building addition structural steel. Installed all building equipment including SICON conveyor system. Electrical, piping and dust collection installation was also provided in package.
11/2005 Installed 258 bays of warehouse steel racking.
10/2005 Designed, fabricated & erected three equipment mezzanines with associated handrail and stairs.
09/2005 Extended existing overhead craneway and rails an additional 170’.
08/2005

Supplied and installed sheet piling for a new stone unloading pit.

07/2006 Assembled and installed a Pangborn Rotoblast unit and related platforms.
06/2005

Installed beams and cabling for a plant’s new fall protection system.

05/2005 Disassembled a 2,500 Ton hydraulic press in Michigan, transported to an Indiana plant and reassembled.
04/2005 Removed and replaced 250’ of 10’ diameter ductwork.
03/2005 Replaced, leveled and aligned two (2) 120’ runs of crane rail.
02/2005 Erected structural steel, metal roof and steel siding for a new industrial building.
01/2005 Reinforced eleven (11) major building trusses.
12/2004 Transported and installed three (3) machining and assembly lines. Equipment included Dial machines, robots, washers and conveyor.
11/2004 Unloaded and erected three (3) 65 ton overhead cranes. Girders were 97’ long.
10/2004 Removed melt furnace inlet tubes and installed new.

09/2004

Completed major foundry renovation/upgrade project. Equipment replaced included
melt/pour, Disa line, casting process, sand system, sand mixing and dust collection.

08/2004 Disassembled and removed six cast machines. Transported to re-builder. After re-
building, returned equipment to plant and reinstalled.
07/2004 Provided and installed sheet piling as part of base preparation for a new 120T Ajax furnace.
06/2004

Supplied craftsmen to supplement plant maintenance crews.

05/2004 Unloaded, assembled, aligned and leveled a Muller Weingarten 1850 ton press including bolster and feeder equipment installation.
04/2004 Repair steel coil saddles by fabricating and installing 136 new saddle supports. Also, removed existing runway rails and replaced 100 rail supports.
03/2004 Disassembled & shipped glass grinding equipment and bending Lehr ovens from Detroit, MI facility. Reinstallation in two Indiana plants.
02/2004 Removed moving platen from a 1500 ton Hepburn press. Removed ram from platen and assisted with seal replacement. Reassembled ram and platen.
01/2004 Removed freight elevator shaft in mixing room and replaced with a new shaft.  Elevator car was tied off and reused.
12/2003 Removed & replaced shaker conveyor and oscillator conveyor.  Modified belt conveyor.  The enclosure was also replaced, and the platform/stairs were modified.
11/2003 Supplied labor and equipment to erect steel, ductwork and cooling tubes for a new cooler system.
10/2003 Disassembled, loaded, hauled, unloaded and reinstalled 4 metal plating lines. Equipment was relocated from Ohio to Indiana.
09/2003 Designed, fabricated and installed a hoist and access system with jib crane, monorail and roof hatch.
08/2003 Worked around the clock to disassemble a 1600 ton Verson press in order to remove components needing rebuilding or replacement. Later returned to reassemble the press components.
07/2003 Fabricated and installed a new 350 ton return sand bin. Work required various existing steel modifications.
06/2003 Removed an existing incinerator and installed a new unit. Work included the fabrication and erection of a new mezzanine, walkways and stairs.
05/2003 Rebuilt glass furnace to accommodate new production specs. Work included the melter and fore hearth sections. PWC Fabrication Division fabricated the materials.
04/2003 Unloaded and set grain processing equipment.  Also, fabricated and erected six support towers for the grain dust collection system.
03/2003 Disassembled, transported and reassembled two 3000 ton presses from Wisconsin to Ohio.  Transportation required 48 truckloads.
02/2003 Installed a new dust collector system including support steel, ductwork and stacks.
01/2003 Performed various plant maintenance projects during a two week plant shutdown. The work was performed around the clock.
12/2002 Performed large equipment tear out including anchor conveyor, hook conveyor, shaker conveyor and dump station. The work included the removal of related platforms, elevators and hoppers.
11/2002 Power plant equipment was unloaded from rail siding, transported to jobsite and rough set. Equipment included steam and gas turbines, turbine generators and transformers, each weighing up to 270 tons.
10/2002 Disassembled, removed and loaded out 150 ton upsetter and related equipment. Transported 125 ton main section to rail siding. Loaded and secured to rail car.
09/2002 Designed and installed press pits and pit steel. Transported and installed two presses. Installed scrap conveyor, robots and Roll-Form equipment.
08/2002

Designed, fabricated and erected two platforms and two mezzanines. Installed all new equipment lines.

07/2002 Removed and replaced two sets of 45” diameter ductwork.  Fabrication of the ductwork was included. Ductwork totaled 200’ of straight sections plus corners, expansion joints and offsets.
06/2002 Designed pit steel and lower level catwalks with access hatches. Work included
fabrication and installation.
05/2002 At a plant in the South, tagged, disconnected and loaded out approximately 45 loads of equipment for shipment to Mexico.  Provided installation consulting in Mexico.
04/2002

Lengthened drag conveyor with a 25’ section.  Work included fabricating the new section and new access platforms.

03/2002

Cut out silo cone bottoms.  Fabricated and installed new cone bottoms.

02/2002 Unloaded and installed glass molding furnace, press and related conveying equipment.
01/2002 Fabricated and erected 10,000 sq. ft. of mezzanine in auto plant. Work had to be performed over active production lines. The job had extremely critical schedules.
12/2001 Unloaded and installed four lost foam aluminum cast lines and sand reclaim systems.
11/2001 Fabricated and installed hoppers, scrap chutes, support framing and hangers for five stamping presses.
10/2001 Unloaded, uncrated and installed extrusion press and surrounding equipment.
09/2001 Installed a new glass cutting line.  Equipment was stored temporarily at a Fruchey warehouse.
08/2001 Assembled and installed 10 cast machines, set furnace pods, hydraulic units, transformers and electrical panels.  Also, installed catwalks and stairs.
07/2001 Modified wire ovens per specifications.  Work also included the design and fabrication of platform steel.
06/2001 Disassembled and loaded out machinery at a North Carolina facility. Transported to Fruchey warehouse for storage.
05/2001 Transported five loads of press parts from port in Virginia to a Kentucky facility. Then, assembled, leveled and aligned the press and feed line.
04/2001 Disconnected, disassembled, loaded out and transported all plant equipment from a closing facility to other existing facilities.  Work performed gradually over an 18 month period.
03/2001 Erected structural steel for new plant addition.  This included 21’ high trusses that were each 225’ long.
02/2001 Disassembled three presses at a Michigan plant.  Transported and reassembled at two plants in Ohio.
01/2001 Removed existing Vibra-Drum and dump conveyor and replaced with new.  Job required 300 ton hydraulic crane.
12/2000 Fabricated and erected equipment mezzanine and platform.  Installed equipment on separate contract.
11/2000 Removed old holding furnace and replace with new unit.
10/2000 Supplied and installed column and truss reinforcing.  Supplied structural grillage for 15 HV units and set with helicopter.
09/2000 Unloaded and erected structural steel, siding, roofing and platforms for new turbine building.           
08/2000 Performed major maintenance projects during plant shutdown.
07/2000 Relocated machinery in aluminum carrier line.
06/2000

Completed various overhead crane installations, relocations and modifications.

05/2000 Unloaded and set pre-furnace equipment.
04/2000 Disassembled, match marked, taged, loaded and transported a frame assembly and wax coating line.  Over 100 loads of equipment.
03/2000 Unloaded and installed a 1200 ton capacity press.
02/2000 Designed, fabricated and erected high and low bay building additions.  Also relocated mag oven.
01/2000 Removed a 600 ton capacity press from one plant, transported and installed in new facility.

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