Crafted Together: Integral Fabrication & Engineering in Orlando, Florida

When Tony Seabert purchased Integral Fabrication and Engineering in 2024, he saw an opportunity to build on an established business while preparing it for the future.

With a background in mechanical engineering and experience in construction, oil and gas, and aerospace, Tony wanted to modernize the company’s capabilities while maintaining the customer-focused approach of a traditional American fabrication shop.

His vision was ambitious: combine modern technology, automation and software with the personal service and relationships that have long defined smaller manufacturers.

Modernizing for the Future

When Tony took over Integral, much of the shop’s equipment was already 17 to 20 years old. After attending FABTECH in Orlando in 2024, he began evaluating new technologies that could help the company increase throughput and compete on a larger scale.

One of the first major investments was a Cincinnati Incorporated 230-ton XFE press brake.

The older brake could only be set up for one bend at a time, limiting throughput and requiring frequent adjustments. Its worn condition also created consistency challenges, particularly on longer parts.

The new XFE changed that process.

With the ability to stage multiple bends, operators can set up a part for several operations at once while the CNC back gauge moves into position for each bend. The result has been a significant reduction in bending time.

Integral has tracked several repeat parts before and after the installation and has seen bending-time reductions of 50% to 60% on some parts, along with improved consistency and accuracy.

“The combination of that setup, with the new tooling, the new brake, all of that has led to reduction in bending times as much as 50 or 60% on some parts for us.”

The Right Machine for a Diverse Workload

For Integral, flexibility was just as important as productivity.

The company produces everything from small aluminum components to parts made from quarter-inch and three-eighths-inch material, including parts that can approach 14 feet in length. The 230-ton XFE gives the shop the capacity and versatility to handle that wide range of work.

Tony initially considered a smaller 175-ton machine but ultimately chose to increase the tonnage after evaluating the work coming through the shop. That decision has already proven valuable, with some parts coming close to or reaching the machine’s tonnage capacity.

The XFE’s programming capabilities and ability to work directly with DXF files have also helped streamline production.

Integral has taken that connectivity a step further by integrating its cloud-based ERP system with the machine. Operators can access files directly at the press brake console, eliminating unnecessary trips back and forth through the shop and helping capture small efficiencies throughout the production process.

Building a Manufacturing Partnership

For Tony, selecting new equipment was about more than the machine itself. As a smaller manufacturer, having a responsive partner available when challenges arise is critical.

“Having the right manufacturing partner means that you have somebody who cares that you are successful.”

That philosophy was a major reason Integral chose Cincinnati Incorporated.

Tony describes the relationship between the two companies as a true partnership, noting that CI’s team has demonstrated a genuine interest in helping Integral succeed. He also appreciates CI’s willingness to listen to feedback and work toward improvements based on the challenges manufacturers encounter on the shop floor.

For CI, that feedback is equally valuable. Integral is putting its equipment through a wide variety of applications and providing insight into difficult geometries and manufacturing challenges. That real-world feedback helps drive continued improvement and innovation.

A Shop Built for Complex Work

Integral’s team is the foundation of the company’s growth.

The shop specializes in complex weldments where tighter tolerances and precise alignment are required, including applications involving motor, blower and shaft alignment. The company also serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, defense, energy and specialized manufacturing, with work extending into the data center industry.

Tony credits the company’s employees for much of Integral’s success.

As an engineer, he can design parts—but he emphasizes that the skilled tradespeople on the shop floor are the ones who ultimately make them.

That combination of engineering expertise and hands-on craftsmanship is central to Integral’s identity.

Looking Ahead

Less than two years into his ownership, Tony is already seeing the results of the company’s modernization efforts.

The investments in new equipment and technology are beginning to deliver improvements in efficiency and throughput, creating a foundation for the next phase of Integral’s growth.

Looking ahead, Tony hopes to continue developing the company into a highly efficient manufacturing operation capable of producing a wide range of metal products while increasing its ability to support prototyping and product development.

Automation is also part of that vision. Tony sees opportunities for greater integration between lasers, material handling, press brakes and collaborative robotics—ultimately creating a more connected manufacturing process.

For Integral, the journey is still underway. But with modern equipment, an experienced team and manufacturing partners committed to continuous improvement, the company is building toward a future defined by technology, craftsmanship and growth.

And for Cincinnati Incorporated, being part of that journey means more than supplying a machine. It means working alongside manufacturers like Integral to help them build what comes next.