Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Equipment Fabrication Solutions
Founded in 1952 as a welding repair shop, Hooper Welding Enterprises has evolved into a globally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of ASME pressure equipment. Our expertise spans pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers, and custom steel fabrication, serving diverse industries with precision-engineered solutions. With facilities in Oakville and Hamilton, Ontario, we combine cutting-edge technology, strategic infrastructure, and over 65 years of experience to deliver complex, large-scale projects worldwide. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our adherence to ASME Code standards, including Sections I, VIII Div.1 & Div.2, and our N285.0 certification by TSSA for nuclear applications. We invest continuously in advanced equipment, metallurgy, and skilled personnel to meet evolving industry demands.Our waterfront facility at Hamilton Harbor, equipped with 150-ton lifting capacity and 40-foot-high doors, enables efficient fabrication and global shipping via rail, road, or water. Our team of engineers, with 10 - 30 years of experience, specializes in mechanical and thermal design, finite element analysis, and weld procedure development for complex metallurgy. Safety and sustainability are core to our operations, guided by Ontarios Occupational Health and Safety Act and proactive risk management. We pride ourselves on solving technical challenges, offering inbuilt quality, and maintaining partnerships with leading clients like Petro Canada and Worley. Our vision remains unchanged: if it can be shipped, we can build it.
Services
Pressure Vessels
Heat Exchangers
Reactor Fabrication
Custom Steel Fabrication
Nuclear Equipment
Plate Rolling
Welding & Metallurgy
Skid-Mounted Vessels
Heavy Wall Manufacturing
Finite Element Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in ASME pressure equipment fabrication
- Our waterfront facility supports large-scale projects with 150-ton lifting capacity
- We are certified to ASME Section III and N285.0 standards for nuclear applications
- We offer global shipping via rail, road, and waterway logistics
- Our team includes engineers with 1030 years of specialized experience
Associations and certifications
- ASME
- TSSA
What people say
Technical expertise
Large-scale capabilities
Quality standards
Global shipping
Experienced team
Services
Pressure Vessels
We design and manufacture ASME-certified pressure vessels to unlimited size, weight, and material specifications. Our vessels meet international standards for industries requiring high-pressure, high-temperature solutions. With 45+ qualified welders and 376+ WPS, we ensure precision in carbon steel, stainless alloys, and exotic materials.
Heat Exchangers
Our U-tube, shell-and-tube, and rotating heat exchangers are engineered to client specifications. We specialize in complex metallurgy and weld overlay applications, ensuring durability in demanding thermal environments. Custom skid-mounted units include full instrumentation and piping integration.
Reactor Fabrication
Hooper Welding produces ASME Div-2 reactors up to 1.3 million pounds. Our engineers handle high-pressure, high-temperature designs with chrome moly and clad materials. Quality control includes material verification and non-destructive testing throughout fabrication processes.
Custom Steel Fabrication
We create custom steel solutions for industrial applications, including skids, filters, and structural components. Our 85,000 sq.ft. facility with 15 overhead cranes supports projects requiring up to 12-inch wall thickness. Services include finite element analysis and weld procedure development.
Nuclear Equipment
Certified under ASME Section III and TSSA N285.0, we fabricate nuclear-grade vessels, piping, and containment structures. Our processes meet stringent safety requirements for power facilities, including weld overlay and electroslag strip cladding for critical components.
People
Arthur Hooper
Founder
Arthur Hooper established the company in 1952, transforming it from a welding repair shop into a global leader in pressure equipment fabrication through visionary leadership and technical innovation.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve energy, petrochemical, nuclear, and industrial sectors requiring custom pressure equipment and steel fabrication solutions.
Are you ASME certified?
Yes, we hold ASME Section I, VIII Div.1 & Div.2 certifications and N285.0 certification for nuclear applications.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our facilities support projects up to 12-inch wall thickness and 1.3 million pounds with 150-ton lifting capacity and 40-foot-high doors.
How do you ensure quality?
We implement ASME standards, 376+ qualified weld procedures, and continuous non-destructive testing during fabrication.
Do you offer global shipping?
Yes, our Hamilton Harbor facility enables worldwide delivery via rail, road, or waterway logistics networks.
What welding processes do you use?
We employ SMAW, SAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, and ESSC processes for diverse metallurgy including carbon steel, stainless alloys, and exotic materials.
