Built for Speed. Designed for Scale.

Data centers are becoming a backbone of modern infrastructure, powering critical digital operations across industries. As facilities expand and new builds come online, developers and operators need manufacturing partners who can keep pace.

Estes Design and Manufacturing provides the speed, flexibility, and production capacity required to support data center projects of any scale. From enclosures and structural components to cooling and power system housings, Estes delivers precision metal fabrication solutions that help projects stay on schedule and scale efficiently.

Whether supporting new data center construction or expansion of existing facilities, Estes ensures that critical sheet metal components are delivered reliably and on time.

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Supporting Rapid Data Center Expansion

Industry analysts report unprecedented growth in data center development as AI infrastructure, hyperscale facilities, and edge computing deployments accelerate worldwide. Some segments of the market are experiencing extraordinary year-over-year growth, making this a breakout period for new builds and facility expansions.

But rapid growth creates major challenges:

  • Tight construction timelines
  • Sudden demand surges for critical components
  • Complex equipment integration
  • The need for scalable manufacturing capacity

Estes acts as a strategic manufacturing partner, enabling data center developers, system builders and component providers to quickly scale production of essential infrastructure.

Our ability to rapidly scale sheet metal fabrication and adapt to evolving project needs helps customers bring new data center capacity online faster.

The Role of Sheet Metal Fabrication in Data Center Development

Estes manufactures a wide range of precision metal components used throughout modern data center infrastructure.

Power Systems

  • Power unit housings
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system enclosures
  • Generator and backup power enclosures
  • Structural frames for electrical systems

Server Infrastructure

  • Server racks and cabinets
  • Custom server enclosures
  • Equipment frames and mounting structures
  • Electrical enclosures

Thermal Management Systems

  • HVAC system housings
  • Cooling unit enclosures
  • Airflow management panels
  • Heat exchanger components and weldments

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

At Estes, we combine expert engineering with state-of-the-art production equipment to deliver high-quality components quickly and reliably.

Salvagnini

Our capabilities include:

  • Salvagnini panel bending and laser systems for precise sheet metal fabrication
  • Automated cutting, punching, and forming for complex enclosures and frames
  • High-volume production without compromising quality or lead times
  • Flexible setups to accommodate both standard and custom designs

By leveraging advanced technology like Salvagnini panel bending automation, we can accelerate production cycles, maintain tight tolerances, and support rapid scaling for large data center projects and sheet metal fabrication for AI infrastructure.

Powered by Salvagnini

Automated Fabrication Cell

Salvagnini Automatic Retrieval and Auto Store System

Max Velocity is Estes’ automated fabrication cell powered by Salvagnini. Its automated nature and advanced technology provide exceptional quality, shorter lead-times, and improved on-time delivery. The Estes Max Velocity takes cellular manufacturing to new levels. Every machine in the cell is fully automated, including the automatic storage and retrieval system – the MV Warehouse, which is the system’s backbone.

S4 Punching & Shearing

Salvagnini S4 Punching and Shearing Center

Our Salvagnini S4 machines combine the punching versatility of a turret press with the blanking capabilities of a shear. Not only does the S4’s automation provide around-the-clock activity, but customers also benefit from cost reductions that would otherwise go to pay for labor. Precision and speed are ensured through digital communication and the center’s advanced control techniques.

P4 Panel Bender

Estes Max Velocity - powered by Salvagnini

Our Salvagnini CNC P4 Panel Bender is a fully automated machine that bends blanks into their final shape. Its advanced capabilities allow it to form highly complex parts in a single setup. Unlike traditional press brakes that require different tools for different bend configurations, tooling in this panel bender adjusts automatically from bend to bend and part to part. Accuracy is unparalleled because of the panel bender’s integrated advanced sensors.

A Manufacturing Partner for Data Center Growth

As the data center industry enters a period of accelerated expansion, manufacturers must be able to scale production quickly and reliably.

Estes Design and Manufacturing works alongside technology providers, infrastructure developers, and equipment manufacturers to deliver the components that power the next generation of digital infrastructure and AI.

Why Data Center OEMs and Developers Choose Estes

Partnering with Estes gives data center builders a competitive edge by combining manufacturing expertise with unmatched responsiveness.

Key benefits include:

  • Rapid Production & Delivery – Quickly ramp up production to meet surges in new data center builds.
  • Flexible Customization – Components designed to fit unique project requirements, from server racks to HVAC enclosures.
  • Scalable Capacity – Ability to handle small batch prototypes or high-volume runs without compromising quality.
  • Engineering Collaboration – Work closely with our team to optimize designs for manufacturability and operational efficiency.
  • Made in the USA – Reliable domestic manufacturing ensures quality and consistent lead times.

With Estes as a partner, your project timelines stay on track, and expansion goals can be achieved faster and more reliably.

Quality Certifications

Estes is committed to maintaining robust quality standards that align with the expectations of aerospace and defense supply chains.

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AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015

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ISO 13485:2016

These certifications reflect our dedication to controlled processes, continuous improvement, and consistent product quality.