Metal Fabrication & Machining
Chanute Manufacturing Co
1700 S Washington Ave #6138, Chanute, KS 66720, United States
About Chanute Manufacturing Co
Chanute Manufacturing Co operates a manufacturing facility in Chanute, Kansas, that became part of Babcock & Wilcox through the acquisition of Optimus Industries. The facility's origins trace to Optimus Industries' custom-engineered heat transfer and waste heat recovery operations, though a specific founding year for the Chanute site is not publicly disclosed. The business is now integrated within B&W's specialized businesses portfolio. The Chanute facility provides custom industrial manufacturing and engineered fabrication solutions from nearly 200,000 square feet of high bay manufacturing capacity. Core production includes heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), package boilers, utility boiler pressure parts, sulfuric acid plant boilers, waste heat recovery equipment, heat transfer equipment, thermal oxidation systems, process gas coolers, and sulfur recovery equipment. The site also manufactures FPS® ignitors, scanners, valves, controls, and level measurement devices, and offers contract fabrication services for industrial customers. The facility serves industrial operations worldwide in the petrochemical, power generation, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and process sectors. Specific end markets include sulfuric acid plants, thermal oxidation systems, combustion turbine applications, and renewable energy projects such as bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration (BECCS). Customers range from utilities and independent power producers to process industry operators requiring custom heat transfer and steam generation equipment. The company emphasizes its long-tenured workforce and reputation for quality products and responsive service as key differentiators. Leadership highlights a commitment to delivering a broad range of reliable steam generation and heat transfer equipment backed by Babcock & Wilcox's more than 155 years of experience in steam generation technology.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Industries served
- Petrochemical
- Power generation
- Oil and gas
- Pulp and paper
- Process industries
- Sulfuric acid production
- Thermal oxidation
- Sulfur recovery
- Utilities
- Renewable energy
- Energy transition
- Bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration (BECCS)
Company details
- Location
- Chanute, Kansas
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chanute Manufacturing Co located?
Chanute Manufacturing Co is located at 1700 S Washington Ave #6138, Chanute, KS 66720, United States.
What does Chanute Manufacturing Co do?
Chanute Manufacturing Co is listed under Metal Fabrication & Machining, and its listed capabilities and products include Custom industrial manufacturing, Engineered fabrication, Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) fabrication, Package boiler fabrication, Utility boiler pressure parts fabrication and Sulfuric acid plant boiler fabrication.
What industries does Chanute Manufacturing Co serve?
Chanute Manufacturing Co lists Petrochemical, Power generation, Oil and gas, Pulp and paper and Process industries among the industries it serves.
How do I request a quote from Chanute Manufacturing Co?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Chanute Manufacturing Co your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (620) 431-3100 and visit babcock.com.
What companies are similar to Chanute Manufacturing Co?
Other Metal Fabrication & Machining companies in Kansas listed on FirmsLedger include Custom Cut Metals, inc., Kansas City Metalworks and Double L Manufacturing.