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GFP Acquires DFP

Chapco Inc. announces sale of Denlar Hoods commercial ventilation brand — precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing, Deep River, Connecticut

DFP Acquired by Gas Fired Products of North Carolina On June 1, 2025 Denlar Fire Protection was acquired by Gas Fired Products (GFP) of North Carolina. As a fourth-generation family-owned business, GFP is dedicated to investing in quality brands and technologies that serve the evolving needs of customers worldwide and Denlar will join their existing […]

Chapco Bridge St. Grand Opening Gallery

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DEEP RIVER, Conn., June 11, 2026: Chapco Inc., a precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company, opened the Chapco Advanced Manufacturing Center at 12 Bridge Street on June 11. A ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. drew roughly 190 guests, including Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Kirti Patel; John Bordeaux, President and CEO of AdvanceCT, Johanna Bond, President & CEO at Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, and leaders from ManufactureCT, Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), and the Connecticut Naval and Maritime Consortium.

Chapco Bridge St. Grand Opening Look Back

The staff of Chapco, Inc. cut a red ribbon to mark the opening of their new manufacturing center at 12 Bridge St. Deep River, CT 06417

DEEP RIVER, Conn., June 11, 2026: Chapco Inc., a precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company, opened the Chapco Advanced Manufacturing Center at 12 Bridge Street on June 11. A ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. drew roughly 190 guests, including Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Kirti Patel; John Bordeaux, President and CEO of AdvanceCT, Johanna Bond, President & CEO at Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, and leaders from ManufactureCT, Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), and the Connecticut Naval and Maritime Consortium.

The Chapco Story

Chapco Sheet Metal Fabrication | A man with gray hair wears a blue T-shirt that reads, CHAPCO 60 YEARS MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIPS NOT JUST PARTS, highlighting Chapco's contribution. He stands indoors while several people are gathered and talking in the background. | Deep River, CT

Chapco, Inc. The Chapco Story Today we celebrate a new chapter in Chapco’s history.​ Check out the Chapco Time Line and see how our company continues to grow through Innovation, Automation, Expansion, a commitment to Quality and Vision. https://chapcoinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chapco_60_years_hq.mp41964 | FOUNDED Chapco Established Founded by Charlie Hurd and Al Pross as a machine shop and […]

Grand Opening & Open House Logistics

Chapco Inc., Open House Parking & Logistics

Meet the Manufacturers podcast is back for a second season, brought to you by ManufactureCT. In this episode, we speak to Chapco President Brian Weinstein.

Chapco ISO 9001:2015 QMS – Sheet Metal Fabrication

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chester, CT – October 1, 2025 – Chapco, Inc., a leader in precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing solutions since 1964, today announced it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the internationally recognized benchmark for Quality Management Systems. As a Connecticut-based manufacturer, serving the Northeast U.S. and beyond, Chapco plays a vital […]

Re-shoring Sheet Metal Fabrication

Finished precision sheet metal parts and fabricated components produced by Chapco, Inc.: including hardware insertion, surface finishing, and assembly

Re-shoring Sheet Metal Fabrication, Contract Manufacturing A reassuring discussion about the pros and cons of re-shoring Introduction In the current global economic landscape, tariffs on imported goods have significantly impacted the cost structure of manufacturing operations. For companies involved in sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing, reshoring these activities to the USA presents a strategic […]

AWS Certifications

Resistance spot welding of sheet metal components at Chapco, Inc.: controlled heat and pressure joining for steel and stainless steel assemblies

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Sheet Metal Technician

Chapco Sheet Metal Fabrication | A close-up of a machine cutting metal with a laser, producing bright yellow sparks that scatter outward. The background shows a sheet of metal being worked on in an industrial setting. | Deep River, CT

The position of Sheet Metal Technician Level 1 supports production by bending, fastening, assembling and performing secondary operations on metal products. Equipment includes but is not limited to spot welding, power press, PEM equipment, AccuPress, Strippit Press.

60 Years of Chapco’s Contribution to CTs Manufacturing Base

For over 60 years Chapco has been recognized as the preferred sheet metal fabrication partner for the best manufacturing organizations in New England.

CHESTER, CT, October 11, 2023 – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Connecticut’s 33rd district State Senator Norman Needleman (D-CT 33), and Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul S. Lavoie, gathered to celebrate a significant milestone as Chapco, a prominent CT manufacturer, commemorated 60 years of precision manufacturing in Middlesex County.

Chapco’s Quick Reference Guide for Engineers

Capco's Sheet Metal Capabilities and Quick Reference Guide

Have a concept requiring design engineering assistance? Chapco has extensive engineering capabilities that are backed by our manufacturing and production teams so we can provide you with a single source for a complete solution.

Chapco Capabilities Brochure

Chapco, Inc., Precision sheet metal fabrication and contract manufacturing in Deep River, CT; serving the submarine industrial base, data centers, and industrial OEMs.

We take pride in our expansive infrastructure, boasting two state-of-the-art locations encompassing a total of 70,000 square feet, and we would also love to host a visit by your team.

Assembly Technician

Chapco Sheet Metal Fabrication | A person connects a wire harness to a circular black electronic component, possibly a speaker or sensor, on a workbench in an industrial or manufacturing setting. | Deep River, CT

Chapco, Inc. and our collaborative product companies are co-located across two sites in the Town of Chester, CT. We are growing, and we’d love you to join us.

Chapco Ideaz & Obelisk®

Chapco Sheet Metal Fabrication | A close-up view of the rear side of a red and black rack-mounted server unit with visible vents, ports, power connectors, and internal components. | Deep River, CT

Chapco Ideaz & Obelisk – a fabrication dream team: Cryptocurrency has been hailed as one of the next great technological revolutions, off­ering a critical pathway to transactional decentralization and security in a global cyber-economy that continues to evolve faster than many ever thought possible [Ideaz]

Chapco and Hydro-Hitch®

Chapco and Hydro-Hitch® by Saratoga Solutions

Saratoga Safeguard Solutions, LLC, home of the Hydro-Hitch®, was established in 2005 with over 33 years of experience in fire fighting and waterworks industries. With an extensive and ever-growing number of specialized products for water control and fire fighting operations Saratoga Safeguard Solutions, LLC has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and excellent customer service.

Astrostrike by Astroseal and Chapco

Chapco Sheet Metal Fabrication | A metallic aircraft wing rib structure with multiple crossbars and circular cutouts, shown against a transparent background. | Deep River, CT

Nearly all composite aircraft make use of Astrostrike® for both shielding and lightning protection on large areas of the fuselage, wings, empennage, stabilizers, engine nacelles, propellers, winglets and the rotor blades. It was selected after comparison with seven alternative technologies for reasons of functionality and protection performance.