Engineered Confidence. Delivered.
For more than 50 years, Apache Stainless has been a trusted partner to the world’s most demanding industries—engineering and manufacturing highly customized stainless-steel equipment that performs where it matters most.
Uncompromising Principles
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Apache has grown from a regional fabricator into a global manufacturer of engineered stainless and high‑alloy solutions. Today, our equipment supports essential production processes across food, energy, chemical, digital infrastructure, semiconductor, and healthcare industries worldwide.
Through every decade of growth, one principle has remained constant: uncompromising engineering, quality, and accountability.
50 Years of Engineering Excellence
Apache’s stainless reputation is built on rigorous adherence to ASME engineering and manufacturing standards and a deep understanding of complex regulatory environments. Over the last five decades, we have successfully executed thousands of projects requiring strict compliance with:
- ASME codes and code stamps
- Sanitary and hygienic standards
- High‑pressure and structural requirements
- Environmental and safety regulations
From initial concept and design through fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation, Apache brings precision, support, and discipline to every phase of production. This commitment ensures our customers receive equipment they can trust—today and for years to come.
Growth Through Integrated Solutions
As Apache has grown, so has our ability to deliver fully integrated, engineered solutions. Our organization is structured around six specialized business groups, each focused-on manufacturing and supporting heavy‑duty stainless‑steel equipment while working together as a unified hub for customer success.
Vessel Solutions
The team at Apache Vessel Solutions designs and fabricates custom‑engineered stainless vessels for critical, regulated applications, delivering compliance, reliability, and long‑term performance through disciplined engineering and fabrication expertise.
Mepaco
Mepaco designs and manufactures rugged stainless food processing equipment and systems, engineered for performance, sanitation, safety, and reliable integration into demanding production environments.
Service 360
Service 360 delivers more than vessel and Mepaco food processing equipment support—providing industrial field service for all types of heavy-duty stainless equipment and infrastructure, with expert teams focused on safe execution, reliable performance, and full lifecycle support.
Contract Manufacturing
Apache Contract Services delivers precision stainless fabrication, welding, and assembly for custom components and assemblies, leveraging advanced processes, rigorous quality standards, and collaboration to support complex projects with consistent performance, reliability, and scalable manufacturing support.
Finishing Services
In‑house bead-blasting, passivation, pickling, and electropolishing deliver precise corrosion resistance and hygienic finishes, improving cleanability, durability, and compliance. Apache finishing services enhance stainless performance, extend equipment life, and support demanding sanitary and high‑purity applications, requirements, standards.
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Employee Ownership: Built to Last
Apache’s long‑term success is driven by a strong culture of employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As employee‑owners, our team members understand the direct connection between the quality of their work and the success of our customers.
This ownership mindset fosters:
- Accountability at every level
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Long‑term thinking and sustainable strategies
- Pride in craftsmanship and customer outcomes
Our ESOP ensures that Apache’s growth, values, and commitment to excellence are sustained for generations to come.
Looking Ahead
After 50 years, Apache Stainless continues to grow through investment in people, technology, and innovation. We are more than a manufacturer—we are a trusted engineering and manufacturing partner, delivering solutions that perform in the most critical applications.
Apache Stainless. Engineered confidence—delivered.