“We do the big stuff, but we want to keep the small town feel, where farmers can stop by and drop off an auger, grain cart, or tool bar. Quality, timeliness, and great prices are what we strive for. If it’s mechanical, brand new or repair, we can do it all in the two shops.”

Brad Richardson

Owner

"It needs to be right the first time. That’s something you’ve got to take personally. If you’re not passionate about your job, then this isn’t for you."

Travis DeVore

Shop Lead

"With it not being a brick and mortar establishment all the time, I’m able to interact with people and learn about the community.”

Cody Hanna

Mobile Solutions Lead

About Us

Central Nebraska’s Trusted Industrial Fabrication & Mobile Welding Team

At Richweld Fabrication, we aim to provide the industrial and agricultural backbone of the Heartland through elite technical fabrication and unwavering integrity. Our Vision is to be the premier multi-state authority in specialized fabrication, setting the global standard for “zero-fail” infrastructure.

Provide "zero-fail" fabrication for the Nuclear, Mining, and Oil & Gas sectors, where structural integrity is a matter of global safety and operational continuity.
Deliver high-tolerance manifolds and supports designed to withstand the most corrosive and high-pressure environments, from saltwater to chemical transfer.
Bring shop-quality welding and OSHA-compliant safety directly to the field, ensuring that industrial, agricultural, and commercial operations stay online.
Dedicated to strengthening the infrastructure of Hastings, Clay Center, and the surrounding tri-state area.
We build products designed to outlive us, ensuring that "Richweld Certified" means "built for life."

Carbon Steel (Mild Steel)
Stainless Steel
Cast Iron
Low-Alloy Steel
Aluminum
Copper & Copper Alloys (Brass/Bronze)
Nickel Alloys (Inconel, Monel)
Superalloys

Pillars of Community

Our Community Commitment

Our commitment to the Hastings community goes beyond the shop floor. We believe that a town is only as strong as the infrastructure supporting it, and we are proud to be a mainstay in the local industrial and agricultural landscape.

Safer Communities

Safety-Certified Fabrication You Can Trust

At Richweld Fabrication, we believe that the strength of a weld is only matched by the safety of the environment where it’s built. For us, OSHA compliance isn't just a checklist, it’s a promise to our clients, and the greater community.

From the shop to the classroom

Giving back to the community that built us

We realize now more than ever how important the new generation is to our trade. We love to help the next generation see the processes and the work it takes to produce quality parts. Our team actively judges local high school welding competitions and hosts job-shadowing opportunities. By opening our doors to students, we’re not just teaching a skills, we’re helping build the future of Nebraska’s industrial backbone.

The Richweld Legacy

Our Foundation

The Beginning of Richweld Fabrication

The Richweld story officially began with a commitment to local craftsmanship and industrial excellence. Brad Richardson purchased the established Duane’s Welding Service from Duane Devitt, located at 4940 E. J Street in Hastings, Nebraska. With this acquisition, Richweld Fabrication LLC was born.

New Location. One Standard

The Next Chapter

Richweld Expansion into Clay Center

Richweld Fabrication is proud to announce our expansion into the Arteck Enterprises facility in Clay Center, Nebraska.

This acquisition represents more than just added square footage; it is a fusion of elite fabrication and advanced engineering. By integrating the specialized capabilities of the Arteck shop into the Richweld family, we have significantly increased our footprint, allowing us to take on larger, more complex infrastructure projects while maintaining the rapid-response service our Hastings clients depend on.

125 Years of Experience. Three States. One Standard of Excellence.

Scaling for the Future

Capital Investment & Regional Expansion

As the demand for elite fabrication reached record levels, 2021 marked a year of aggressive growth and modernization for Richweld Fabrication. We transitioned from a regional leader to a tri-state industrial partner, backed by over 75 years of combined trade experience.

While maintaining our deep roots in mobile, agricultural, and custom shop fabrication, we pushed heavily into the Commercial and Industrial Production sectors. We officially expanded our service footprint beyond Central Nebraska to cover the entire state of Nebraska, Western Iowa, and Northern Kansas.