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Aluminum Lockers

Joe Welch Companies   /  April 8, 2014

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3 Car Custom Ferryboats Built for National Park Service

3 Car Custom Ferryboats Built for National Park Service

Joe Welch Companies   /  February 7, 2014

Custom Ferryboats This unique Double Raked Steel 3 car Ferryboat was built for the National Park Service to transport vehicles across the Green River at Mammoth cave, KY.  Propulsion is provided by a Diesel driven Hydraulic side Paddle wheel.  Shallow draft allows it to be used even at low water levels. Steel Ferry Boat for Mammoth Cave, KY crossing the Green River. Yet another feature of Joe Welc... »

More Brake Bands from Joe Welch Companies

Joe Welch Companies   /  January 30, 2014

Brake Band Manufacturer   These are more brake bands that we made this week for several different companies like sugar mills and Schlumberger. You can reach Joe Welch Companies at 504-367-7327 or add him to your Google+ circles. »

Buoy Fabricator and Pontoon Fabricator

Joe Welch Companies   /  January 16, 2014

When the corps of engineers needs a buoy fabricator or pontoon fabricator, then trust Joe Welch Companies. Today, we shipped custom built mooring buoys, anchor positioning buoys, and dredge pontoons to US corps of engineers for use in Lake Barkley in Kentucky. These particular mooring buoys are vinyl coated to give a protective covering for the galvanized steel inside. They also have a cruciform, ... »

Solar Powered Restrooms

Joe Welch Companies   /  December 6, 2013

Handicap Accessible, Self-Powered Restrooms by Joe Welch Companies Today, we completed installation of restrooms for remote locations. One was a floating rest room in a lake and another solar powered restroom in a remote location. The major challenges to solve were reliable power supply in a remote location, corrosion, cleanliness and recurring costs for the upkeep. Reliable power supply was ensur... »

Brake Bands for Heavy Equipment

Joe Welch Companies   /  December 2, 2013

Today at Joe Welch Welding… These are typically used for brakes on heavy equipment.  These bands were prone to grabbing and chatter.  When they got hot they tended to lose the brake force.  We have custom welded brake bands for a local Sugar Mill and other customers. If you need custom welding services give us a call, Joe Welch Companies 504-367-7327.   »

Utility Barge

Joe Welch Companies   /  August 29, 2013

This 18′ wide x 46′ long Steel Utility Barge with hydraulic ramps is 1 of 6 built for the National Park Service. 5 were delivered to Page, Arizona and this 1 barge was delivered to Big Horn Canyon, Montana  The customer wanted an easily maintained, low cost to operate and highly durable barge that could weather grueling day to day operations on the lakes. All Welded Steel Construction ... »

Steel Fabrication

Joe Welch Companies   /  August 29, 2013

When the Government or Private Enterprises has custom steel fabrication requirements, they come to Joe Welch. The above Steel Barge was built for MSI in Washington D.C. It was used to house a 3 story Office Building that floats. What made us win the project and stand apart from the rest was the quality standards implemented in our fabrication process and the ability to provide on-time delivery of ... »