Masters of Modular Prefabrication
Why PCX Is a Manufacturing Partner You Can Trust


As a skid and modular data center manufacturer, PCX capitalizes on the benefits of prefabrication to create high-quality products for our clients in our own manufacturing facilities. Learn more about our unique approach and processes that deliver a superior experience and product to customers across a variety of industries.

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Who Is PCX?

For more than 30 years, PCX has been a proven leader in the prefabricated construction space. We have experience delivering data centers and skids for the hyperscale, enterprise and colocation markets and electrical distribution systems for commercial and industrial customers. All our units are designed and prebuilt in our 230,000 square feet of manufacturing space across our facilities in Clayton and Knightdale, North Carolina.

As of 2022, PCX was acquired by Hubbell Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic products. This partnership has expanded our abilities and reach, allowing us to do even more for our customers. Our team of more than 300 people is dedicated to delivering the highest quality experience and product to every one of our customers.

PCX Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation

What Do We Mean by Modular Prefabrication?

From our inception, PCX has embraced an innovative alternative to traditional, stick-built construction. Rather than integrate data components on site (such as cooling equipment, electrical infrastructure and security systems), our team of engineers and manufacturers complete all of this integration in our dedicated manufacturing facilities. The end product we deliver to the site is ready for a quick and easy deployment. Plus, these modular units are designed to seamlessly integrate together, making it easy to scale.

Overall, embracing modular design and prefabrication allows us to deliver consistently high-quality products to our customers with fewer variables, less need for on-site labor and a simpler installation process.

The Anatomy of a Modular Data Center

Modular data centers

A modular data center for enterprise customer.

What Makes PCX an Excellent Partner for
Modular Prefabrication?

PCX takes a unique approach to manufacturing modular systems. Our process is characterized by:

VERTICAL INTEGRATION

When you work with PCX, you benefit from a comprehensive solution. We fully manage the process from start to finish with our in-house experts in areas such as engineering, welding, quality assurance and more. 

The ability to complete each step of the process in-house removes many variables and potential delays from a project and ensures a more consistent, high-quality product delivered on time. 

COLLABORATION AND END-TO-END SUPPORT

PCX works closely with your team to ensure we understand your needs and specifications. If challenges like supply chain delays arise, we keep the lines of communication open and provide opportunities to pivot as needed to meet your goals. 

We will see your project through from conception to completion, including concept development, 3D modeling, factory witness testing, delivery, installation and post-installation support.

FLEXIBILITY

Although PCX offers our own “off-the-shelf” projects, we also create fully custom builds for clients with unique needs. If you’re not sure whether PCX has the capacity or flexibility to take on your project, the answer is likely “yes.” We’re solutions-oriented, and we have the capabilities to deliver.

Our vendor-agnostic approach enables you to choose whatever materials and equipment you want to implement—and even use your own inventory. And our vertical integration empowers us to make changes and modifications quickly in-house. Add it all up, and PCX delivers flexibility you won’t find with any other partner.

EFFICIENCY AND SPEED

One of the greatest benefits of modular prefabrication is the speed of deployment. Compared to traditional construction, prefabrication can be completed more efficiently in an off-site manufacturing facility and take place simultaneously with site preparation and construction. 

PCX capitalizes on this benefit and enhances it even further. The entire PCX process is designed for efficiency. Our vertically integrated process, controlled manufacturing environment and trusted vendor relationships allow us to stick to accelerated timelines so you can get your data center up and running as quickly as possible—without sacrificing even a fraction of the quality you get with a traditional stick-built project.

EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Our team offers more than a century and a half of combined engineering experience. We know the ins and outs of prefabricated construction, and our best-in-class engineering services deliver additional value.

If you’re unsure whether modular makes sense for you, our team is happy to discuss your needs and consider how this approach can help you meet your critical goals and provide a beneficial solution.

UNMATCHED QUALITY

At PCX, we pride ourselves on producing the highest quality projects. We were the first in the industry to earn ISO 9001:2015 certification and we also build solutions that earn UL and cUL approval and ETL certification. Our work also meets the standards of the CSA Group, the American Welding Society, the National Electric Code (NEC), the International Building Code (IBC) and PFS TECO.

At PCX, we take great pride in the reputation we’ve built as a partner you can trust to deliver. We're committed to our Advanced Product Quality Planning system, and we’ve ensured that careful quality control is built into every step of our process, so you can be sure that your modular systems will be delivered on time, pre-tested and ready for successful deployment and long-term performance.

SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our team is heavily committed to your success. With our top-notch customer service, you’ll have access to a dedicated project manager—a single point of contact who can answer any and all questions you might have.

Our post-installation support also ensures you get the most out of your modular data center, skid or switchgear. When you partner with PCX, our team becomes a true extension of yours.

A modular data center for a commercial business.

The Step-by-Step PCX Manufacturing Process

When you work with PCX, our team will guide you through our systematic process to bring your project from a strong start to a successful finish.

1. CONCEPTUALIZATION

All projects start with a conversation. PCX works directly with your project leads and engineers to create a plan from scratch or review your design before beginning work on the project.

2. PROCUREMENT

Once we have a plan, we can start procuring the raw materials and subcomponents needed to create your custom modular system. We keep a variety of materials in stock and have solid vendor relationships to speed up the process.

3. Heavy Fabrication

The fabrication process starts with heavy fabrication, such as the construction of a structural steel frame to house equipment. PCX works with high-quality materials to create durable structures.

4. Lighter Fabrication

PCX manufacturers then move on to the finer details to complete the design. For example, this might include adding insulation, completing the interior and exterior facade and installing subsystems to support the infrastructure.

5. Assembly

Once fabrication is largely complete and all parts have been procured, the PCX manufacturing team can assemble the components that will turn the structure into a functional skidded system or modular data center.

6. Testing

PCX carefully tests products to ensure they’re fully functional and meet all relevant safety and quality standards before shipping them out. This means on-site testing is not necessary, which speeds up deployment considerably.

8. Shipping

Completed products are carefully wrapped in three layers of non-permeable materials and equipped with condensation control to protect them from the elements. From our manufacturing facilities to the final site, shipping trucks are followed by field service technicians who ensure products are fully protected at all times and mediate any issues that may arise.

Let’s Get Started!

Are you thinking about breaking ground on a prefabricated construction project?

If so, you would be hard-pressed to find a builder that offers the accelerated deployment, end-to-end support, complete flexibility and unmatched quality and safety systems that PCX does.

When you work with PCX, you gain not just another vendor but a comprehensive partner offering a full turnkey solution. Our team can even handle steps such as site preparation, utility connections and commissioning to ensure your modular data center is ready for action.

Our incredibly talented and experienced project managers and engineers will work with you to ensure your modular project turns out just the way you want. And if you have any questions during the project, we are on standby and ready to assist. 

Whether you’re looking to start building soon or have more questions about modular construction, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to helping meet your modular prefabrication needs!

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