LEADERS IN QUALITY CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION
Custom Manufacturing I Custom Fabricated Metal l Duct Systems & Material Conveyance I Welding I Access Platforms Stairs & Handrails l Fume / Heat Exhaust Ventilation I Heat Recovery Systems I Installation
SERVICES
Preconstruction Planning
We are engineers specializing in custom metal fabrication. You can send us a hand sketch or CAD drawing and we'll get started.
Custom
Fabrication
-R Stamp Certified
-New vessel manufacturing (Carbon & Stainless Steel)
-Heat Exchangers (Carbon & Stainless Steel)
-OSHA approved ladders, cages, handrails & platforms
-Custom Duct work
-In shop & onsite MiG, Tig, & Stick welding capability (Carbon, Stainless Steel, Galvanized & Aluminum)
Project
Management
-Steve Whitesell - Company President.
-Justin Whitesell - Tank, Heat Exchangers & General Fabrication.
-Ron Hicks - Tanks & Heat Exchanger sales & Engineering
-MikeL Lethco - Shop Foreman, QA/QC.
-Emily Smith - Office Manager.
ABOUT
History
Cutting Edge Fabrication was started in 1972. From very humble beginnings we have grown into one of the largest custom metal fabricators in North Carolina. Steve Whitesell purchased the company on 1990, and strives to increase our customer's service experience. Since our beginning, the company has remained small, but has gone from those meager tools, to machinery assets of over one million dollars. We have expanded our manufacturing space currently have 20,000 square feet of manufacturing space and approximately 15 employees.
Craftsmanship
Our team has a passion for fabrication. As one of the largest metal fabrication shops in the North Carolina, we have made a continuous effort to improve our services, and facility to meet the needs of today’s industry. We offer a full range of services from design consultation, to small scale production fabrication.
With our fully equipped facility, highly skilled and experienced staff, and a tradition of hard work and resourcefulness. With our can-do spirit, you can be confident in choosing us as your metal fabrication and machining resource partner. We take pride in our work and believe that our actions reflect the character, principles, and values at our core.
Experience
With over 40 years of fabrication experience, Cutting Edge Fabrication has amassed a diverse range of skills and knowledge drawn from a variety of industries positioning us to be able to solve almost every problem, and make just about anything our clients have asked us to do.
1972
Year Established
10,000 +
Projects Completed
870
Contractors Appointed
26
Awards Won
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: (704) 867-6669 , fill out the following form, or contact our company members directly via e-mails listed here.
Get a quote: (704) 867-6669
Head Office
Cutting Edge Fabrication, Inc.
1980 Chespark Dr.
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 867-6669
Fax: (704) 868-9454
Company President
Stephen Whitesell
Phone: (704) 867-6669
Fax: (704) 868-9454
Email: swhitesell@cuttingedge1980.com
General Fabrication, Atmospheric Tanks & Pressure Vessels
Justin Whitesell Phone: (704) 616-7011 Email: jwhitesellcuttingedge@gmail.com
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Atmospheric Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers & Mixers
Ron Hicks Phone: (704) 860-0002 Email: rhnpsh@aol.com
General Fabrication, Atmospheric Tanks & Pressure Vessels
Mikel Lethco Phone: (704) 867-6669 Email: m.lethcocuttingedge@gmail.com
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Employment
For employment opportunities you can:
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Apply within at 1980 Chespark Drive
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Apply online using the 'Employment' link at the top of the page.
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Send your resume to:
or
jwhitesellcuttingedge@gmail.com
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