Buck Kreihs Marine Repair

What Buck Kreihs Marine Repair does

Buck Kreihs Marine Repair LLC is a privately held, New Orleans-based heavy industrial repair company operating across three integrated service lines: marine topside vessel repair, ASME-coded industrial plant repair, and commercial mechanical contracting. Founded in 1963 (firmographics data) — or approximately the early 1970s based on the company's own "more than 50 years" claim derived from 2025 references — the firm operates from three New Orleans facilities: a 3,700-foot Mississippi River repair berth at 92.1 AHP on the west bank (3101 Patterson Road), a machine-shop operation (2225 Tchoupitoulas Street), and a fabrication-shop complex (442 Philip Street). It employs between 101 and 250 staff including superintendents, estimators, millwrights, welders, machinists, and pipe fitters, and is led by President William J. "Bill" Baraldi with three Vice Presidents and a CFO.

The company's core technology consists of heavy industrial fabrication and machining equipment used for large-scale repair and conversion work. Notable capabilities include ASME R, U, and S code stamps (Boiler Repair, Pressure Vessel Fabrication/Repair, Boiler Erection), plus an NBBI R boiler stamp, and familiarity coordinating with USCG, ABS, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd, and NKK. The two machine shops carry lathes up to 30" swing by 27' long, 5,000-lb balancing machines, vertical mills up to 109", and 10-ton cranes. The three fabrication shops include welding machines, ironworkers, plasma cutters, pipe benders, a 16' x 5/8" plate roller, motorized welding positioners, and a 500-ton press brake, with crane capacity up to 15 tons. A dedicated QA department and full-time Safety Director oversee regulatory compliance.

Buck Kreihs generates revenue primarily through time-and-materials professional-services billing across three customer verticals. Marine customers (commercial vessel operators on the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast) use the dock and worldwide travel crews for 24/7 emergency topside repair, welding, hull work, engine work, boiler repair, and certified lifeboat repairs. Industrial customers (chemical plants, coal transfer facilities, paper mills, power generation plants, and grain elevators) use ASME-coded boiler and pressure vessel fabrication and repair, in-place machining, and field labor. Commercial customers (schools, hospitals, hotels, offices) use mechanical and physical plant maintenance with 16 hours of weekday straight-time coverage to minimize tenant disruption. No public pricing exists; engagements are quote-based with portable equipment costs typically included in hourly rates. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting superintendents and estimators, supported only by a basic company website (bkco.us) with no disclosed digital marketing, social media, or sales automation infrastructure.

Name

Buck Kreihs Marine Repair

Legal name

Buck Kreihs Marine Repair LLC

Website

https://bkco.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Buck Kreihs Marine Repair is a New Orleans-based heavy industrial repair firm providing ASME-coded marine topside, industrial plant, and commercial mechanical services from a 3,700-foot Mississippi River berth and supporting fabrication and machine shops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Industrial Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF), Piping, Mechanical & Auxiliaries Repair (Pumps, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Boilers) (IMAJAFAE), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Marine Systems Commissioning, Testing & Certification Support (TLAKAKAM)

Keywords

• Marine vessel repair
• Industrial plant maintenance
• ASME boiler fabrication
• Pressure vessel repair
• Commercial mechanical contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Marine Repair Services: Time-and-materials based professional services for vessel repairs including welding, hull repairs, engine work, boiler repairs, and topside marine alterations. Billed hourly with portable equipment costs typically included in hourly billing.
2. Industrial Repair Services: ASME-coded industrial plant repair services including boiler and pressure vessel repair, pump and pipe repair, conveyor system repair, and in-place machining. Provided to chemical plants, coal transfer facilities, paper mills, and power generation plants.
3. Commercial Repair Services: Mechanical and physical plant maintenance and repair for commercial properties including schools, office buildings, hospitals, and hotels. Can utilize 16 straight-time hours per weekday to minimize tenant disruption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Buck Kreihs Marine Repair provides topside marine vessel repair, ASME-coded industrial plant maintenance (including boiler and pressure vessel fabrication/repair), and commercial mechanical contracting from a 3,700-foot Mississippi River facility in New Orleans, LA. Services include large-scale welding, steel fabrication, machining, pump and pipe repair, valve replacement, heat exchanger repair, conveyor system work, and in-place machining, delivered at the company's own berth, on customer sites, and via portable field crews throughout the Gulf Coast and worldwide. All work is supported by certified ASME R, U, and S code stamps and coordinated with USCG, ABS, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd, and NKK classification standards.

Product overview

Buck Kreihs Marine Repair is a marine, industrial, and commercial repair company operating as a single unified service provider with distinct service divisions. The company offers Marine Repair Services (centered on a 3,700-foot Mississippi River dock), Industrial Repair Services (ASME-coded fabrication and boiler work), and Commercial Repair Services (mechanical contracting for facilities). These core services are supported by in-house Machine Shops and Fabrication Shops with heavy lifting and machining capabilities, plus Quality Assurance and Safety Services as integrated operational modules. The company also maintains a Projects Gallery showcasing completed work across vessel repairs, industrial fabrication, and structural projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Repair Services Topside marine repair service for commercial vessel operators on the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast, including welding, hull and steel repair, engine work (diesel and steam), boiler repairs, pump, pipe, and valve repair, conveyor and crane boom repair, hydraulic and heat exchanger repair, certified lifeboat repairs, and major vessel conversions. Includes 24/7 emergency call-outs and portable field crews dispatched to vessel locations.
• Industrial Repair Services ASME-coded industrial repair service for chemical refineries, coal transfer facilities, tank storage facilities, grain elevators, pulp and paper mills, sugar and coffee processing plants, and power generation plants. Includes coded vessel design, fabrication and repair, boiler and cooling tower erection and repair, pump and process pipe repair, valve repair, in-place machining, conveyor system repair, and contract millwright, welder, and pipe fitter labor.
• Commercial Repair Services Mechanical and physical plant maintenance and repair for commercial properties including schools, office buildings, hospitals, and hotels. Covers custom steel fabrication, chiller and boiler replacement, cooling tower repair, air handler balancing, motor and pump alignment, valve replacement, and hot taps, delivered across two straight-time weekday shifts.
• Machine Shops In-house machine shop capacity supporting marine, industrial, and commercial repair work. Machine Shop I includes lathes up to 24-inch swing by 12 feet long, a 5,000-pound balancing machine, keyseater, and bridgeport-type mills. Machine Shop II includes lathes up to 30-inch swing by 27 feet long, 50-inch and 109-inch vertical mills, and two horizontal mills. Each shop carries a 10-ton crane.
• Fabrication Shops In-house fabrication shop capacity supporting repair and new-build work. Three fabrication shops equipped with welding machines, layout tables, a 16-foot by 5/8-inch plate roller, plasma cutters, copy contour flame cutter, pipe bending machines, 5/8-inch by 12-foot shear, motorized welding positioners, and a 500-ton press brake. Cranes range from 5 to 15 tons.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bollinger Shipyards: Louisiana-based shipbuilder and ship repair operator with multiple Gulf Coast facilities offering topside repair, fabrication, and conversion services directly comparable to Buck Kreihs' core marine work and geographic market.
• Conrad Industries: Louisiana-based marine and industrial fabrication company performing shipbuilding, ship repair, pressure vessel fabrication, and heavy steel work for commercial and government clients — closely matching Buck Kreihs' marine-plus-industrial hybrid model.
• Master Boat Builders: Louisiana shipyard providing new construction, repair, and marine services for commercial vessels, sharing the same Gulf Coast geographic corridor and overhead structure as Buck Kreihs.
• Crescent Towing & Salvage: New Orleans-based maritime services company operating tugboats, barges, and marine repair services in the Mississippi River system, directly overlapping with Buck Kreihs in geography and marine service categories.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair (Atlantic Marine): Major U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ship repair operator acquired from Atlantic Marine, providing topside and dry-dock repairs for naval and commercial vessels at a meaningfully larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Trident Maritime Systems: Multi-site U.S. marine fabrication, outfitting, and ship repair provider with capabilities in steel fabrication, piping, and mechanical assemblies — comparable to Buck Kreihs' industrial and fabrication scopes at larger scale.
• Comfort Systems USA: National mechanical and building services contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and plant maintenance to commercial and industrial customers — closely mirroring Buck Kreihs' commercial mechanical services division at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Eastern Shipbuilding Group: Florida-based shipbuilder and ship repair facility with comparable topside and structural repair capabilities, serving commercial and government customers along the U.S. Gulf and Southeastern coast.
• Edison Chouest Offshore: Louisiana-headquartered offshore vessel operator and marine services company with in-house ship repair and fabrication assets serving the Gulf of Mexico — overlapping heavily with Buck Kreihs' Gulf Coast commercial customer base.
• Hike Metal Products: Canadian shipbuilder and aluminum marine fabricator performing vessel construction and topside repair for commercial and government customers — a comparable marine MRO profile in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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