Industries we Serve

Build-to-Print Manufacturing for Defense, Medical, Data Center, EV, Maritime, and OEM Industries

Build-to-Print Manufacturing for Defense, Medical, Data Center, EV, Maritime, and OEMs

Chapco is a precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company in Deep River, Connecticut, founded in 1964 and family owned since 1987.

We supply build-to-print fabricated and machined components for customer-designed and customer-qualified systems. Our customers retain responsibility for system design, integration, testing, and program qualification. Our culture is one of building partnerships, not just parts and our integrated model enables us to get to know you, understand your challenges, and work with you to resolve them. One partner, one P.O. and one, simplified process.

Chapco, Inc. 12 Bridge St. Deep River, CT 06417
Phone: +1.860.526.9535

Chapco Overview

CAGE 8S006
SAM UEI: VUA5GYK66K98
ITAR registered with DDTC
We build to NIST SP 800-171 and are working toward CMMC Level 2
ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS 270447
150,000 sqft manufacturing space
2 shifts & lights out capabilities

Core Manufacturing Capabilities

Precision sheet metal fabrication
Fiber laser cutting, punching, and forming
CNC machining and fabricated-machined components
Robotic and CNC precision bending
MIG, TIG, and resistance welding
Hardware insertion and fastening systems
Large-format weldments and structural assemblies
Finishing, plating, passivation, anodizing, and powder coating
Laser marking and part identification

Defense, military, and submarine industrial base

Chapco supplies build-to-print fabricated and machined components for customer-designed defense, naval, and submarine systems.

Components for Prime and Sub-Prime suppliers to our Submarine Industrial Base (SIB)

Shipboard and submarine equipment enclosures
Electrical cabinets and control cabinets
Console assemblies and operator stations
Chassis, rack structures, and equipment housings
Power distribution, UPS, and battery cabinet structures
EMI/RFI shielding enclosures and panels
Junction boxes and interconnect enclosures
Structural weldments and fabricated assemblies
Equipment skids and machinery foundations
Machine frames, mounting structures, and support stands
Precision sheet metal components
Mounting plates, brackets, and reinforcement panels
Precision machined bushings, spacers, clevises, and standoffs
Grounding, bonding, and electrical hardware
Copper bus bars and electrical conductors
Dissimilar metal fabricated assemblies
Perforated, vented, and thermal-management panels
Installation kits and field support kits
Legacy replacement parts manufactured to approved drawings
Sustainment and life-extension components

Sheet Metal Fabrication and Contract Manufacturing Services for Defense & Submarine Industrial Base Programs

Precision sheet metal fabrication
Automated fiber laser cutting, punching, and forming
Robotic and CNC precision bending
Complex weldments and structural fabrications
MIG, TIG, and resistance welding
CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and threading
Hybrid fabricated and machined assemblies
Hardware insertion and specialty fastening systems
Passivation, anodizing, plating, and powder coating
Part marking, laser etching, and identification
Mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies
First Article Inspection and production readiness planning
Inventory management, kitting, and fulfillment
Rapid production scaling through automated manufacturing

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Naval, Industrial & Commercial Maritime Suppliers

Chapco manufactures fabricated and machined components for commercial marine OEMs, naval suppliers, and maritime infrastructure applications.

Components for Naval, Industrial, and Commercial Marine Suppliers

Marine-grade enclosures, housings, and equipment cabinets
Corrosion-resistant brackets, mounts, and support structures
Marine-grade boarding systems and premium fabricated accessories for commercial yacht manufacturers
Structural weldments and fabricated assemblies
Machined bushings, spacers, and mounting hardware
Perforated and vented panels
Plated and coated marine hardware
Equipment skids and machinery bases
Marine electrical junction box enclosures
Console assemblies and operator stations
Cable management trays and support structures
Battery rack structures
Shipboard storage cabinets and lockers

Fabrication Services for Naval & Maritime Suppliers

Marine-grade stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel fabrication
Corrosion-resistant fabrication and finishing
Structural weldments and machinery support fabrications
Equipment cabinet and enclosure manufacturing
Machined and fabricated marine components
Corrosion-resistant finishing and surface treatments
Legacy replacement and sustainment manufacturing

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Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

Precision and consistency are especially paramount when it comes to working choosing an EMS manufactuer. Our team has years of experience developing custom parts and enclosures for commercial and industrial electronics and home goods industries with quick turnaround times. From small, intricate components to large fabricated electronics enclosures, we have a high degree of experience and expertise in these exacting industries.

We build electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies, including assemblies that incorporate customer-supplied printed circuit boards (PCBs) which we integrate them into fabricated enclosures and higher-level assemblies.

Build to Print Components for EMS

Electronics enclosures and cabinets
Chassis and sub-chassis
Housings and instrument enclosures
Rack-mount enclosures and panels
Backplanes and mounting plates
Brackets, standoffs, and fabricated hardware
EMI/RFI shielding enclosures and panels
Ventilated and thermal-management panels
Junction boxes and interconnect enclosures
Control boxes and electrical enclosures
Card cages and card guides

EMS assembly and integration services

Precision sheet metal fabrication for electronics enclosures
Fiber laser cutting, punching, and forming
CNC machining of fabricated-machined components
Hardware insertion (PEM and specialty fasteners)
Electrical assembly
Electronic assembly, including integration of customer-supplied PCBs
Electromechanical assembly and subassembly integration
* Powder coating, plating, anodizing, and cosmetic finishing
Laser marking and part identification
First Article Inspection and production validation
Kitting, inventory management, and fulfillment

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Ground systems and non-flight-critical aerospace

Chapco manufactures build-to-print, non-flight-critical aerospace components and assemblies for ground support, testing, maintenance, and infrastructure applications.

Components for Aerospace & Military Ground Support Systems

Ground support equipment (GSE)
Non-structural assemblies and panels
Ground handling carts and equipment frames
Aircraft maintenance stands and support structures
Test equipment cabinets and instrument enclosures
Radar and communications equipment enclosures
Mobile support equipment frames and chassis
Power distribution enclosures
Battery storage and charging system housings
Mounting brackets and support structures
Installation kits and field support assemblies

Fabrication Services for Aerospace & Military Ground Support

Ground support equipment fabrication
Aircraft maintenance and testing system fabrications
Equipment chassis and enclosure manufacturing
Tight-tolerance fabricated and machined components
Structural frames and support assemblies
Finishing, surface treatments, and part identification
First Article Inspection and production readiness support
Support for test, maintenance, and ground systems applications

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Medical Devices & Pharmaceutical

Chapco manufactures precision fabricated components, enclosures, and assemblies for medical device, laboratory, diagnostic, and healthcare technology OEMs.

Fabrication Services for Medical Device Manufacturers and Suppliers

Medical device housings and enclosures
Diagnostic equipment chassis and housings
Laboratory equipment enclosures
Clinical analyzer and testing system chassis
Patient monitoring equipment enclosures
Surgical equipment housings
Medical carts, stands, and mobile workstations
Pharmacy automation and dispensing system components
Laboratory automation and sample handling system components
Instrument panels and operator interface assemblies
Equipment frames and structural assemblies
Battery and power supply housings
UV-C and disinfection equipment components
Stainless steel enclosures and healthcare equipment components
Electromechanical subassemblies and healthcare OEM components

Fabrication Services for Medical Device Manufacturers

Precision sheet metal fabrication for medical and laboratory equipment
Stainless steel fabrication and cosmetic finishing
Medical equipment enclosure and chassis manufacturing
Precision machining and fabricated-machined assemblies
Clean, cosmetic TIG welding and structural welding
Polishing, passivation, anodizing, and specialty surface finishes
Electromechanical assembly and subassembly integration
Prototype through production manufacturing support
First Article Inspection and production validation
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) support

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EV Charging Infrastructure

Chapco supports EV charging, energy storage, and electrical infrastructure manufacturers with fabricated components and assemblies for indoor and outdoor applications.

Components for EV Infrastructure Manufacturers

EV charger enclosures and EVSE housings
DC fast charger cabinet components
Battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosures
Power distribution and utility cabinets
Transformer and power electronics housings
Power conversion and inverter enclosures
Electrical control enclosures
Fleet charging station structures
Charging pedestal and mounting structures
Cable management assemblies and support hardware
Junction box and disconnect switch enclosures
Outdoor-rated equipment cabinets
Equipment bases, skids, and structural weldments

Fabrication Services for EV Infrastructure Manufacturers

Outdoor-rated enclosure and cabinet fabrication
Structural fabrication and welded assemblies
Weather-resistant finishing and corrosion protection
Electrical enclosure and power equipment manufacturing
Large-format fabrication for charging and energy storage systems
Mechanical and electromechanical assembly
Prototype through production manufacturing support
Support for UL and ETL certification programs

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Data Center & AI Infrastructure

Chapco manufactures cabinets, racks, enclosures, and infrastructure components for data center, AI, networking, power distribution, and cooling systems.

Build-to-Print Components for Data Center Infrastructure

Server cabinets
Equipment racks
Open-frame racks
AI infrastructure cabinets and enclosures
UPS cabinets
Battery backup enclosures
Power distribution cabinets
Network cabinets
Telecommunications and network equipment enclosures
Fiber management panels
Hot aisle containment systems
Cold aisle containment systems
Edge computing enclosures
Cooling equipment housings
Bus bars and grounding hardware

Fabrication Services for Data Center Infrastructure Manufacturers

High-volume sheet metal fabrication for data center infrastructure
Rack, cabinet, and enclosure manufacturing
Airflow management and thermal containment fabrication
Power distribution and electrical hardware fabrication
Precision perforation, forming, and welded assemblies
Large-format cabinet, rack, and infrastructure assemblies
AI, network, and edge computing infrastructure support

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Automated Retail for Food Industries

Chapco supplies fabricated components and assemblies to automated retail, vending, kiosk, foodservice, and unattended commerce equipment manufacturers.

Components for Automated Retail & Food Equipment Manufacturers

Automated retail kiosks and self-service terminals
Smart vending machine cabinets and enclosures
Self-checkout housings
Food pickup locker assemblies
Temperature-controlled storage lockers
Beverage dispensing equipment housings
Coffee and specialty beverage machine enclosures
Foodservice equipment cabinets and housings
Point-of-sale (POS) terminal enclosures
Ingredient storage and dispensing system components
Control boxes and electronics enclosures
Equipment frames, chassis, and structural weldments
Machine guards, doors, and safety covers
Electromechanical subassemblies and OEM production components
Micro-market and unattended retail equipment components

Fabrication Services for Automated Retail & Food Equipment Manufacturers

Stainless steel fabrication for foodservice and commercial environments
Cosmetic fabrication and finishing
Kiosk, cabinet, and enclosure manufacturing
Structural welding and fabricated assemblies
Precision machining and fabricated-machined components
Mechanical and electromechanical assembly
Manufacturing support for UL, ETL, and NAMA compliance programs
Prototype through production manufacturing
Inventory management, kitting, and fulfillment

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Sports Equipment Manufacturers

Chapco manufactures fabricated structures, frames, assemblies, and machined components for fitness, sports technology, and athletic equipment OEMs.

Components for Sports Equipment Manufacturers

Fitness equipment frames and structural assemblies
Exercise machine chassis and housings
Equipment racks and storage systems
Training simulator structures and support hardware
Sports technology, training system, and performance monitoring housings
Scoreboard and display system enclosures
Protective guards, covers, and safety components
Locker room, athletic facility, and training equipment components
Transport carts and support equipment
Mounting brackets, supports, and fabricated hardware
Precision machined components and hardware
Electromechanical subassemblies and OEM replacement components

Fabrication Services for Sports Equipment Manufacturers

Structural fabrication for fitness, training, and athletic equipment
Tube and sheet metal fabrication
Precision machining and fabricated-machined components
Complex welded assemblies
Powder coating and cosmetic finishing for OEM equipment manufacturers
Prototype through production manufacturing support
Support for fitness, training, and athletic equipment programs

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