OEM and Integrator Packaged Systems
Prefabricated Fiberglass Shelters for Integrated Equipment Solutions
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators are under increasing pressure to deliver complete packaged systems that provide a cost-effective, turnkey end product. These systems must simplify installation, minimize field labor, and improve startup efficiency. Whether the application involves booster pumps, chemical feed systems, chlorination equipment, natural gas instrumentation, or SCADA controls, the enclosure housing the equipment must add value by supporting both system integration and long-term reliability.
Traditional site-built structures and painted metal enclosures often create challenges for packaged systems. Field-installed buildings can lead to construction delays, inconsistent quality, coordination issues among trades, and costly, unforeseen installation problems. In corrosive environments, metal structures are also vulnerable to rust, peeling finishes, and premature deterioration caused by moisture, chemicals, salt exposure, or harsh weather.
The Challenge
OEMs and integrators need a protective solution that can:
- Support off-site assembly and testing
- Simplify integration of packaged equipment
- Reduce field installation time
- Protect sensitive equipment from corrosion and environmental exposure
- Deliver a clean, professional finished product for end users
The SolutionShelter Works provides custom-engineered fiberglass buildings designed specifically to support packaged systems and off-site integration.
Because packaged systems are assembled before shipment, OEMs and integrators require enclosures that can accommodate proprietary equipment layouts, including piping penetrations, ventilation systems, HVAC equipment, and electrical packages.
Shelter Works fiberglass shelters are customizable with features that include:
- Bulkheads, formed openings, and knockout panels
- Reinforced mounting locations
- Integrated electrical systems
- Ventilation packages
- HVAC systems
- Custom insulated walls and roofs
- Partition walls
Shelter Works' pre-assembled fiberglass shelters are delivered to the integration facility ready for the installation of pumps, valves, analyzers, controls, and instrumentation. Once integration is complete, the system is tested before shipment to the job site.
This approach helps manufacturers and integrators deliver complete, turnkey systems that are ready for installation.
Examples
Shelter Works manufactured fiberglass shelters to house packaged booster pump stations for potable water needs in a growing community. These shelters protect booster skids, controls, lighting, and ventilation equipment while simplifying installation and startup.
In another application, Shelter Works produced fiberglass cabinets for packaged chemical dosing systems used in boiler treatment operations. The corrosion-resistant fiberglass construction protects chemical feed pumps and controls in humid industrial environments.
This example shows how Shelter Works excels for chlorination and dechlorination systems. Fiberglass construction and configurable ventilation systems protect both the enclosures and the sensitive equipment inside from chlorine and sulfur dioxide gases, which can create corrosive conditions.
This pair of packaged natural gas Analyzer and RTU systems benefits from Shelter Works’ energy-efficient fiberglass construction that resists environmental exposure while protecting sensitive instrumentation and controls in remote outdoor locations.
The Result
By incorporating Shelter Works fiberglass buildings into their packaged systems, OEMs and integrators improve installation efficiency, equipment protection, and long-term system performance.
Because systems are assembled and tested off-site, end users benefit from:
- Reduced field labor
- Faster installation
- Shorter startup times
- More consistent construction quality
- Reduced risk of field installation issues
Unlike metal and stick-built structures, fiberglass shelters resist rust, corrosion, UV exposure, and moisture damage without requiring routine maintenance. Customizable insulation, HVAC systems, ventilation packages, and environmental controls help maintain stable operating conditions for sensitive equipment in harsh environments.
For OEMs and integrators, Shelter Works fiberglass buildings add value by enabling the delivery of more complete, professional packaged systems with improved long-term reliability for municipalities, utilities, industrial operators, and energy providers.
Today, Shelter Works fiberglass buildings continue to support packaged system suppliers across a wide range of applications, including booster pump stations, lift station controls, chemical feed systems, chlorination and dechlorination systems, natural gas instrumentation, SCADA systems, and industrial process control packages.
Why ShelterworksCoordinated Infrastructure with Fiberglass Construction
Fiberglass buildings provide key advantages for natural gas infrastructure:
- Custom Engineering: Designed around existing piping and site constraints
- Off-Site Fabrication: Reduces field labor and accelerates installation
- Corrosion Resistance: Will not rust or degrade in harsh environments
- Lightweight Construction: Simplifies placement over existing systems
- Long Service Life: Minimal maintenance with no need for repainting