Frequently Asked Questions
From customization and lead times to engineering and production capabilities, here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
Do you build custom trailers?
Yes. BT specializes in custom trailer manufacturing for customers with unique operational requirements. Every trailer is engineered around your application, load specifications, dimensions, and performance needs, never pulled from an off-the-shelf design.
Do you build custom skids?
Yes. We design and build custom skid systems for a wide range of industrial, oil & gas, and mobile power applications. Every skid is engineered to your exact specifications for strength, durability, and long-term performance.
Do you fabricate custom frames?
Yes. BT provides custom frame fabrication for industrial equipment, structural applications, and specialized projects. Our team fabricates frames to your exact requirements with precision craftsmanship and attention to detail.
What is the production time for trailers, skids, or frames?
Production timelines typically range from 90 to 120 days, depending on the complexity of the project, level of customization, and current production schedule. Throughout the process, we provide clear communication and dependable timelines, so you always know where your project stands.
Can you help with the design process?
Absolutely. Our in-house engineering team works closely with customers from concept through production. Whether you're starting with an idea, existing drawings, or need help developing a custom solution, we'll design equipment built around your specific application.
Do you have certified welders?
Yes. Our fabrication team includes experienced, certified welders who take pride in producing high-quality work that meets the demanding standards of the industries we serve.
What equipment do you have at your fabrication facility?
Our 80,000+ square foot fabrication facility is equipped to handle complex custom manufacturing projects and includes:
• Overhead Cranes
• CNC Plasma Tables
• Press Brakes
• Professional Welding Equipment
• Indoor Blast Pit
• Paint Booths
• Dedicated Finish-Out Area
Our investment in advanced equipment allows us to deliver high-quality custom fabrication with greater efficiency and precision.
Do you have the ability to paint trailers, skids, and custom fabrication projects?
Yes. We offer in-house blasting and painting services to ensure every trailer, skid, or fabrication project leaves our facility finished to the same high standard as the fabrication itself. Our indoor blast pit and paint booths help deliver a durable, professional finish built to withstand demanding environments.
How large is your facility?
BT operates from an 80,000+ square foot manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The facility was purpose-built to support custom fabrication at scale, increase production capacity, and improve efficiency across every stage of the manufacturing process.
How Many projects do you complete per year?
BT completes more than 400 custom fabrication projects annually, including custom trailers, engineered skid systems, structural fabrication, and specialized industrial equipment for customers across the country.
How long have you been in business?
BT was founded in 2017 and is backed by a 50-year legacy of custom manufacturing and fabrication experience. Today, we continue building on that foundation by delivering custom trailers, skid systems, and fabrication solutions for some of the country's most demanding industries.
Do you build completely custom equipment?
Yes. Custom fabrication is at the core of what we do.
BT specializes in custom trailers, skids, and engineered fabrication solutions designed around the exact needs of each project. We are not an off-the-shelf manufacturer, and no two builds are exactly alike. Every project is approached with the application, operational requirements, and long-term performance of the equipment in mind.
What industries do you work with?
We support customers across oil & gas, mobile power, transportation, and industrial sectors that require durable, high-performance equipment built for demanding applications.
Our experience includes custom trailers, skid systems, and specialized fabrication projects designed to perform in real-world environments.
How long are your production lead times?
We offer some of the shortest lead times in the industry.
While timelines vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project, many builds are completed in less than 90 days. Our team works hard to maintain accurate schedules, communicate clearly throughout production, and keep projects moving forward without unnecessary delays.
Are your products engineered in-house?
Yes. Our team provides engineering support throughout the entire process, from initial concepts and drawings through fabrication and final delivery.
We regularly collaborate directly with customers to develop solutions around specific applications, equipment requirements, and operational goals. In many cases, our team will meet on-site to better understand the project and ensure every detail is aligned before production begins.
What makes BT different from other fabrication companies?
We combine custom engineering, responsive communication, and dependable production timelines with a hands-on approach that keeps projects moving forward.
Our customers trust us because we do what we say we’re going to do. We stay focused on quality, accountability, and building long-term relationships, not just completing transactions.
Are you the lowest-cost option?
No, and we don’t try to be.
We focus on delivering long-term value through quality craftsmanship, responsive service, dependable lead times, and fully customized solutions built around the needs of the project. In many cases, our flexibility and ability to solve challenges other companies won’t take on help close the gap on cost while delivering a better overall outcome.
How long has BT been in business?
Our team has more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and custom equipment solutions.
Over the years, we’ve supported customers across demanding industries with projects requiring precision, durability, and dependable execution.
What types of equipment do you build?
We design and fabricate:
-Custom trailers
-Engineered skids
-Structural fabrication
-Weldments and components
-Specialized custom equipment solutions
Every build is tailored to the specific requirements of the application.
What quality control processes do you have in place?
Quality is built into every stage of our process.
Each project moves through a detailed quality control system that includes multiple inspection checkpoints throughout fabrication, welding, finish-out, and final assembly. We maintain a comprehensive 50-point inspection process to help ensure every product meets the standards our customers expect and the reputation we stand behind.
What kind of manufacturing facility do you operate?
BT operates out of an 80,000+ square foot manufacturing facility designed to support custom fabrication at scale.
Our facility includes dedicated fabrication areas, advanced equipment, and expanded production capacity that allows us to handle complex projects while maintaining quality and dependable lead times.
Who do you work with?
We partner with companies ranging from innovative privately owned businesses to large publicly traded organizations across multiple industries.
Regardless of size, our customers trust us to deliver custom fabrication solutions that meet demanding standards, timelines, and operational requirements.
Do you work with trusted vendors and suppliers?
Yes. We work with many of the most respected manufacturers and suppliers in the industry for critical components including axles, suspensions, wheels and tires, paint systems, steel, and air/electrical systems.
Strong vendor relationships help us maintain quality, consistency, and dependable production schedules across every project.
Can you help improve or redesign an existing trailer or system?
Yes. In many cases, customers come to us looking to improve existing equipment, solve operational challenges, or redesign systems for better performance and durability.
Our team can evaluate existing equipment, reverse engineer components when needed, and develop custom solutions built around your specific application.
How do I get started on a project?
The best place to start is a conversation.
Our team will walk through your project goals, operational needs, timeline, and any existing drawings or specifications to help determine the right path forward.
Built for Real World Solutions. Backed by People You Can Count On.
Tell us about your project, and our team will help you find the right solution for the work ahead.