Box Build Manufacturing: How Vertical Integration Delivers Efficiency and Quality

A few years ago, two entrepreneurs approached GTR Manufacturing with nothing more than an idea. They wanted to create a product requiring a box build, and they knew an off-the-shelf enclosure would not be enough. Lacking drawings and manufacturing experience, every other custom metal fabricator they’d contacted had turned them down. 

As a proud partner to startups and small businesses, we decided to take them on. We guided them through every step of our sheet metal fabrication and box build manufacturing process:  design support, material selection, fabrication, electromechanical assembly, testing, and even delivery to customers. 

The company grew quickly, and their success led to a multimillion-dollar acquisition. Their new owners were so impressed by our capabilities as a single-source solution that they continue partnering with us to this day.

This scenario is common at GTR—many companies initially seek us out for box build manufacturing and realize they can consolidate their manufacturing with us. Our expertise and comprehensive range of capabilities allow you to streamline production and minimize costs for your next project.

Our Full-Service Approach to Box Build Assembly

Box build assembly refers specifically to the electromechanical assembly of electrical components in an enclosure. However, at GTR, we offer customers comprehensive services both before and after the assembly to simplify your project and ensure the success of your box build:

Design Support

By assisting in the design phase, we ensure cost-efficient manufacturing and can help create a more versatile enclosure for your box build. We often suggest a universal footprint that allows for late-stage box build changes without requiring any costly design revisions.

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication and CNC Machining

We manufacture complex enclosures and other metal components in-house, maximizing precision and durability. 

Component Integration

Our ISO 9001:2015 and IPC/WHMA-A-620-certified shop meticulously assembles and wires all components within the enclosure, including:

• Contactors
• Switchgear
• Computers
• PCB Boards
• Controllers
• DIN rail-mounted components
• Terminal blocks
• Battery backup systems
• Cooling systems
• High-voltage capacitors

Custom Finishes

Enclosures can be powder coated in our facility, providing a professional finish without the additional lead time required to outsource to a third party.

Electrical Testing

Every box build undergoes rigorous testing, including high-pot testing. We also enable traceability for customers by documenting all serialization.

The Benefits of Vertical Integration for Box Build Manufacturing

Many manufacturers offer box build assembly, but few provide end-to-end solutions like GTR. There are a variety of benefits to partnering with a single manufacturer for your entire process, including:

Lower costs: Consolidating suppliers minimizes logistics, shipping, and administrative expenses. 

Seamless scalability: Our engineering support creates a cost-effective transition from prototype to high-volume production, and our adaptable assembly department enables efficiency at every stage. 

Faster production time: Because we are a single source manufacturing solution, it eliminates supply chain bottlenecks, reduces lead time by preventing shipping delays, and streamlines communication for greater transparency.

Unmatched quality control: Every team at GTR collaborates closely—that means no details will be overlooked and every unit meets the highest standards.

Get Started on Your Next Box Build

At GTR, our decades of experience and fully integrated box build manufacturing capabilities make us the preferred partner across industries. No matter the size of your business, a single-source supplier will simplify your process and deliver exceptional results.

Request a quote today and experience the difference of collaborating with a vertically integrated manufacturer!