Industrial Pipe Fabrication, Maintenance & Construction
Dixie Mechanical, Inc. offers industrial pipe fabrication, multi-disciplined maintenance services, and turn-key construction for large-scale capital projects. From pipe fitters, licensed mechanical contractors, and project managers, we provide our industrial customers with on-time, safety-conscious project execution.
Whether process piping, piping fabrication, construction, and maintenance – Dixie Mechanical continues to meet our customers’ individual project requirements and high standards. Our quality control in the industrial fabrication process is unmatched. This comes from both having the expertise gained over time, and a union workforce capable of managing challenging conditions.
Industrial process piping, pipe fabrication, construction, and maintenance…
We’ve completed structural steel pipe fabrication projects for many Fortune 500 companies. These include combined cycle/coal fired energy centers, oil piping systems/storage, petroleum refining, and LNG terminals. Dixie Mechanical has also worked extensively in both the chemical and automotive markets.
See some of our industrial projects.
We love what we do. And we’re proud to put our name on each piece of work.
Welcome to the Heart of Dixie! We’re located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but service domestic and international clients across industrial markets.
Dixie hires the best pipe fitters from local unions – Local 372 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union. All of our industrial pipe welding procedures and operators are tested and certified in accordance with ASME Section IX. We hold certifications from the National Board and ASME. We’re also a proud charter member of Pipe Fabrication Institute.


Certified – ASME Code Fabrication “S” – Power Boilers

Certified – ASME Code Fabrication “U” – Pressure Vessels

Certified – NBIC “R”
We Know Pipe
Our pipe fabrication proficiency includes:
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Carbon Steel
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Low Temp Carbon Steel
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Stainless Steel (300 Series & Duplex)
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Nickel Alloys
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Chrome Moly (P11, P22, P91 and P92)
… materials thru 2 1/4” wall thickness and 72” OD. We have fabricated pipe spools as long as 100’. Our facility is uniquely positioned to ship by truck, rail, and barge.
Additional Industrial Pipe Capabilities
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Rubber and Urethane Pipe Lining
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Jacketed Pipe
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Victaulic Grooving
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Small Bore Pipe Fabrication
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Welding in Valves and Valve Assemblies
Dixie Mechanical is a privately held U.S. corporation and a proud Charter Member of the PFI (Pipe Fabrication Institute). Our founder, Greg Howell, has served as Chairman of the PFI since January of 2019. We’ve supplied critical pipe fabrication on some of the largest U.S. energy-related projects. This included shipping to our EPC and OEM customers’ domestic and international project locations.
Dixie Mechanical, Inc. employees have more than 100 years of combined service experience in the industrial pipe fabrication industry. Our expertise extends across the power and energy, oil and gas, and chemical sectors. Read about current industry topics.
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Why Southeast Owners and EPCs choose Dixie Mechanical Inc
In the Southeast United States, a union-oriented mechanical contractor must stand out amongst the non-union majority. Many owners believe they may save money with non-union contractors solely based upon hourly rates. So how does Dixie’s customer list continue to expand? …and our customer list annually exceeds our expectations.
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