Vessel Manufacturer or Vessel Fabricator ?

We manufacture AND fabricate pressure vessels WHATEVER the two terms mean !

Following a chat with a (highly respected) customer we decided the terms were synonymous, but perhaps a pressure vessel manufacturer runs more of a production line whereas a pressure vessel fabricator makes one off designed and built vessels.

I like to think perhaps Ford is a manufacturer of cars and Morgan fabricate one for you !

In summary you might say Our design and build service covers a range of stock manufactured vessels to sell off the shelf but more of our air receivers are fabricated to order – all rather grand terms for a humble metal basher !

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Henry Price

Henry Price is a senior figure at Abbotts & Co (Newark) Ltd, a Nottinghamshire manufacturer with over 155 years of heritage in crafting high-quality air receivers and pressure vessels. Building on the company’s long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, Henry champions innovation while preserving the traditional skills that have defined Abbotts & Co since the 19th century. His work focuses on blending precision manufacturing with modern standards, ensuring every vessel meets the rigorous demands of today’s industrial environment while honouring the company’s remarkable legacy.