Vice Fabrication Ltd. was founded in 2007. Like many welders, my journey began in the oilfield—the place where countless “five-year plans” tend to stretch a little longer than expected. What started as a way to build experience quickly turned into a decade of hard work, long hours, and invaluable lessons.

Those years in the field shaped not only my technical skills but also my understanding of what true craftsmanship means: precision, integrity, and pride in every weld. They laid the foundation for what Vice Fabrication Ltd. has become today—a company built on dedication, creativity, and the pursuit of meaningful work.

2019 marked a turning point for Vice Fabrication Ltd. My passion for welding never faded, but the lifestyle that came with working in the oilfield had run its course. I’d always taken immense pride in my craft—perfecting every weld, one pipe at a time—whether it was destined to be seen or buried underground.

I began to crave more meaning in my work and more time with my wife and two kids. Over the years, I had the opportunity to hone my skills across a range of demanding projects: running beads on pipelines, welding structural steel, and TIG welding stainless steel pressure piping. Those experiences became the foundation for something new—a venture where precision meets creativity.

Today, that same dedication fuels Vice Fabrication Ltd., where I create unique, high-end custom gates and architectural metalwork built to last and made with pride.

-Mike Samson