Description

Founded in 1960 by Bryant Collins Sr., Collins Machine Works has grown from a general machine shop serving railroads, shipyards, and paper mills into a global leader specializing in large-scale industrial machining and fabrication. Over more than six decades, the company has continually expanded its expertise and capabilities, embracing technological advancements such as early CNC machinery and electroslag welding processes. Under new ownership in the 1990s, Collins broadened its focus to defense contracting, power generation, and municipal projects, securing significant contracts including repairs on aircraft carrier shafting and submarine shaft components. With facilities in Portsmouth, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Collins Machine Works offers a comprehensive suite of services ranging from on-site machining and pump repair to specialized welding and marine shafting maintenance. The company serves diverse industries including marine, steel, power generation, mining, paper and pulp, general industry, and municipalities. Committed to quality and innovation, Collins Machine Works continues to deliver precise, reliable solutions for the most complex industrial challenges worldwide, supported by experienced project management and a dedicated workforce. Recent expansions include upgrades to crane capacities and machinery in their Charleston facility, reinforcing their position as a trusted partner in industrial engineering and fabrication.