About Gopher Industrial

Gopher Industrial is the premier industrial parts supplier in the Southeast Texas region. We have over 100 years of combined experience in the industrial parts procurement industry. As an integrated supplier we bring customers superior value and savings by helping them reduce costs, save time, and improve efficiency. We also deliver industry-leading hose services through our on-site hydraulic crimping program and hydrostatic testing and certification. This is in addition to our comprehensive welding supply services which include everything from filler metals, equipment, consumables, pipe fittings, power sources, gas cutting, MIG welders, TIG welders, plasma cutting, and more. We are even a Miller distributor and authorized service center.

Gopher Services Include:

Industrial Hose & Testing

In-House Metal Hose Fabrication
Hydrostatic Testing & Certification
On-Site Hydraulic Crimping Program

Pipe, Valves, and Fittings

Custom Expansion Joints
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum Pipe
Ball Valves, Gate Valves, and Butterfly Valves
Slip On, Flat Face, Raised Face, and Blind Flanges
Full Range of Fittings including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Galvanized, and More.

Welding Equipment, Service & Repair

Service, Repair, and Parts
Certified technicians
Calibrations
Meter Certifications
Welding Equipment
Miller Distributor and Authorized Service Center

Integrated Supply

Lowers Transaction Costs
Reduces Inventory
Improves Lead Times
Enhances Efficiency and Service
Consolidates Freight Costs

Safety & M.R.O

Fixed and Portable Gas Detection
Clothing and Foot Protection
Fall Protection
Safety Protection for Head, Eye, Hand, Hearing, and Breathing

Gopher Industrial is committed to more than only providing excellent industrial parts and services, however; we are also strongly committed to serving our community. We support local school districts, colleges, FFA, and 4H organizations. We also developed the popular school demonstration program "Tools For Success - Catch Your Dreams" which equips kids with the tools they need for lifelong success. Perhaps one of the most significant ways we give back to our local community is through our on-going employment and recruitment efforts. We are continually looking for dedicated, local employees who have what it takes to excel with Gopher Industrial.

Latest News

Head injuries can easily result in brain damage, spinal injury and paralysis, or even death. Fortunately, proper head protection gear can go a long way toward minimizing these dangers and keeping the wearer safe. Let’s take a look at the essentials of head protection.

Dust, debris and anything flying around in the air or even dangerous lights and fumes can cause major injuries to the eyes. Let’s discuss some of the essentials of proper eye protection.

For those who work in an environment that poses a threat to their respiratory systems, it is imperative that proper respiratory protection be in place to maintain health and prevent illness. This article discusses the essentials of proper respiratory protection.

Hose reels provide a convenient, tidy way to store hoses when they are not in use that will also help protect the hose from wear and tear and environmental damage. In order to get the maximum benefit from your hose reel it is imperative that you select the best one for your situation.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that employers take steps to protect their workers from workplace injuries and to provide the safest possible working environment. Let’s take a look at a key category of safety gear — fall protection — what it entails, and how it helps keep workers safe.

Because welding is so pivotal to so many industrial and commercial applications, it is also varied, with different welding processes better suited for use with certain materials or for different applications.

Every skilled trade requires a workstation that is properly setup with the right tools; the right tools not only make the work easier, but they also make the job safer and more enjoyable. This is particularly true for welding.

Nowadays, ready access to electricity is a fundamental part of the American way of life. However, even though just about anyone would be inconvenienced by a sudden power outage, it is undeniable that for industrial companies sudden prolonged, or even temporary, loss of electricity can be disastrous to their businesses. Fortunately, there is a solution: power generators. Let’s take a look at some of the top signs your business may need one.

Camlocks are one of the major workhorses of the industrial world. This small, simple coupling allows hoses and pipes to quickly and easily be connected or disconnected while maintaining a completely tight, secure seal when in place. Let's take a closer look at what camlocks are, the types that exist, and how they are a crucial component of 'Crimpnology.'

For many years the use of engine driven welders have provided the ability for welders to work in isolated areas creating miles of petroleum pipeline. The concept of portable welding solutions is NOT new. The change in the industry has simply created a more economical environment for more industrial, commercial and residential applications.