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Power Mechanical, Inc. Founded in 1985 by Rick Reuter, Power Mechanical is a family owned & operated business specializing Founded in 1985 by Richard J.
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Reuter, Power Mechanical is America's most comprehensive privately owned industrial process equipment rental business. Our rental product lines include steam boilers, air cooled chillers, water cooled chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion air conditioning units, air handlers, generators, transformers, steam silencers, water treatment systems, oil storage solutions and more. Other branches of the business include an equipment sales division conducting business on 5 continents, a full scale mechanical contracting division, an in-house trucking division capable of cross country superloads, the Commonwealth of Virginia's premier boiler service/repair division, and a comprehensive craning & rigging division. But most importantly, we are a family owned and operated business that puts priorities first. Employees are given paid personal development training as well as training on important topics such as financial responsibility and interpersonal relationships. We are always hiring hard working people of good character, and take pride in offering career paths with excellent growth opportunities.

Ready when your boiler room isn’t.Power Mechanical’s mobile rental boilers provide a reliable source of temporary steam ...
11/03/2026

Ready when your boiler room isn’t.

Power Mechanical’s mobile rental boilers provide a reliable source of temporary steam during unexpected equipment failures, planned shutdowns, maintenance projects, and periods of increased demand.

Our mobile units are designed to arrive ready for efficient installation, helping facilities reduce downtime and restore essential steam as quickly as possible.

Keep your operation running. Contact our rental team at https://powermechanical.com

We build people, then we build boilers.

🛠️ Spotlight on the Clipper Belt Lacer: A Key Link in the Steam Age 🛠️We’ve showcased steam engines and machines powered...
11/02/2026

🛠️ Spotlight on the Clipper Belt Lacer: A Key Link in the Steam Age 🛠️

We’ve showcased steam engines and machines powered by steam, but today we’re focusing on an often-overlooked component that ties it all together: the belt lacer! This humble machine was designed to safely join the ends of leather straps, turning them into durable belts. Before synthetic materials were introduced, leather was the go-to material for these industrial belts. 🏭👜

Originally crafted by British engineers, James Barns Stone, an American inventor, patented a few key improvements in 1907, opening his factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to produce this vital machine. The Clipper Belt Lacer ensured that leather belts were properly secured without compromising the material, which was especially important in the high heat and moisture of early manufacturing environments. 🔧⚙️

Curious to learn more about this essential piece of history? Schedule a tour of our Steam Museum today: Contact Us at www.powermechanical.com

Keep your next project moving with heat exchanger rentals from Power Mechanical.Whether you’re planning temporary heatin...
10/29/2026

Keep your next project moving with heat exchanger rentals from Power Mechanical.
Whether you’re planning temporary heating or cooling, our team can help you find a heat exchanger to match your application.

Big parts. Precise details. ⚙️These drum rings for WestRock in West Point showcase the precision behind the work of Powe...
10/28/2026

Big parts. Precise details. ⚙️

These drum rings for WestRock in West Point showcase the precision behind the work of Power Mechanical Inc.’s Heavy Machine Works Division. With large diameters, thin walls, and critical compound radii, this project required careful machining to achieve the specified geometry and surface finish.

It’s a look at the skill and attention to detail our team brings to every project.

Have a machining project coming up? Contact our team to discuss your needs. Working on a tight timeline? Expedited options are available.

10/27/2026

Planning your next outage? Bring the valve shop to your site.

Power Mechanical’s Mobile Valve Testing & Repair Shop brings Power House Valve’s testing, repair, and rebuilding capabilities directly to your facility helping you coordinate valve service closer to the equipment you maintain.

Take a look inside our mobile shop and see how it can support your next outage or planned maintenance project.

▶ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/NhfwLBKAYQs?si=DxpSktjWYX-Nft-q

Discuss your project with our team: www.powermechanical.com

Steam on the river aboard the Arla Kay 🚢Steamboating through Richmond’s waterways, these vessels once powered transporta...
10/26/2026

Steam on the river aboard the Arla Kay 🚢

Steamboating through Richmond’s waterways, these vessels once powered transportation, trade, and river life, sometimes even passing moonshine along the way. The Arla Kay is a reminder of how steam shaped industry far beyond the boiler room.

Explore the stories, equipment, and engineering behind steam power at the Power Mechanical Steam Museum:
👉 https://www.powermechanical.com/steam-museum/

10/22/2026

Built with purpose. Backed by experience. Ready to produce steam.

York-Shipley boilers represent generations of proven boiler design combined with the skilled craftsmanship of today’s manufacturing team. Every detail matters when building equipment that industrial facilities will depend on for years to come.

Take a look behind the scenes at the people, precision, and hard work that go into every York-Shipley boiler.

Learn more: https://powermechanical.com

Heating or cooling, Power Mechanical helps you make the connection.Explore our heat exchanger rentals for your next temp...
10/21/2026

Heating or cooling, Power Mechanical helps you make the connection.

Explore our heat exchanger rentals for your next temporary system setup. Our team can help you find an option that fits your facility’s needs.

Keep the heat moving.Hot oil circulation pumps move thermal fluid through your process heating system. Power Mechanical ...
10/20/2026

Keep the heat moving.

Hot oil circulation pumps move thermal fluid through your process heating system. Power Mechanical offers thermal fluid heating equipment and supporting components to help bring your setup together.

Contact our team to discuss your next project.

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4811 Commerce Drive
Newport News, VA
23607

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