Preferred Service ProviderABOUT GULF COPPER

Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation is an employee-owned company that repairs and refurbishes marine vessels and offshore rigs, and fabricates ancillary components.

In addition to the federal government, Gulf Copper serves the oil and gas, marine transportation, refining, and petrochemical markets, operating strategically located shipyards, drydocks and fabrication facilities along the Gulf Coast.

Our Mission

Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation is an Employee-Owned company. Our objective is to be the preferred provider of Marine and Industrial Fabrication and Repair Services in the markets that we serve.

We will accomplish this objective by creating value for Our Customers, Our Employees/Owners, Our Vendors, and The Communities in which we live and work.

Our Core Values

Safety, Quality, Dependability, Capacity, Cost Effectiveness

Galveston Facility

Our HeritageCOMPANY HISTORY

1948

Humble beginnings

Gulf Copper was founded in 1948 and developed into a successful pipe fabrication company with a reputation for premium quality work installing copper piping on marine vessels.
1979

Acquisition

In 1979, the company was acquired by the Gulf Copper Group, and expanded services into full topside ship repair with the addition of a machining division.
1990

Diversification

Over the years, Gulf Copper has continued to diversify, servicing the commercial marine, offshore, shipping, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, construction and transportation industries.
1998

Employee Owned, Customer Driven

In 1998, Gulf Copper became an employee-owned company, retaining talented personnel skilled in various trades including welders, fitters, machinists, electricians, laborers, and administrative and support staff.
Today

Preferred Service Provider

Gulf Copper’s customers now include major and independent offshore drilling rig contractors, offshore oil and gas operating and service companies, national oil companies, major commercial ship operators and the U.S. government and military.
75 Years of Gulf Copper
Gulf Copper & Manufacturing

Leading The WayEXECUTIVE TEAM

Steve Hale - Chairman & President

Steve Hale

President & CEO

Pat Guillory

CFO

Jonathan Hale - VP, Marine

Jonathan Hale

VP - Marine Services

Leonard Hale - VP, Energy Services

Leonard Hale

VP - Energy Services

A LetterFROM THE PRESIDENT

Offshore Inspection & Fabrication

Gulf Copper is an “Employee Owned” company bringing together some of the finest talent in the marine industry. As owners, we are committed to providing our customers with quality products and services in a timely and cost effective manner.

As a company, we encourage our employee owners to become an integral part of a motivated team with common goals and objectives. Through this process, we will meet or exceed our customers’ expectations by being a reliable project partner and solutions provider.

Our success is “Customer Driven.” We have a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, Integrity and Protection of the Environment. Our customers receive outstanding service, incorporating unquestioned integrity and professionalism.

As a customer of Gulf Copper, all the available resources of our organization are available to meet your project requirements. As owners of Gulf Copper, we stand ready to provide you with quality service based upon our three core values: Safety, Quality and Integrity.

This is OUR commitment to you. Let us be a part of YOUR team.

We look forward to the opportunity to be of service on your next project.

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