About MavTex

Maverick Technical Systems, Inc. was established in 1981 as an electrical service organization. In 1997, we transitioned into a machine shop with multiple stamping and molding presses geared toward oil & gas parts. Since that time, we have continued to evolve our business by adding equipment such as waterjet and plasma cutters. In 2019, we re-branded as MavTex Fabrication to better represent our core business. While we still do some custom electrical manufacturing, we are focused on fabrication of metal components for all industries.

Maverick Technical Systems was incorporated in 1981. Mark Friend saw a need in the Oilfield drilling equipment industry and began remanufacturing railroad locomotive motors to make them suitable for drilling rig motors and sell them to the petroleum drilling industry. His background in custom switchgear, DC drives, engine/generator controls and AC and DC motor applications provided him with the expertise to provide top quality motors.

Although 1981 was a banner year for Maverick, 1982 was the year that brought the oil bust. The negative market changes and deficiency in demand left the company with a mountain of inventory and no work in sight. At that time, Maverick began designing and manufacturing electric propulsion systems for light rail vehicles for Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Boston), Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (Philadelphia), and the City of Galveston.

Now MavTex has been in business for 42 years and is still growing.