About Us

About Us

Custom Metal Fabrication Experts

At Leading Edge Manufacturing, we’re dedicated to delivering solutions that improve quality while reducing lead times. As a trusted custom metal fabrication company, we’ve built strong relationships with clients both locally and globally. With facilities in Youngsville and Broussard, LA, we’re equipped to handle any project. Reach out today to discover how our metal fabrication expertise can help your business succeed.

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Competitive Prices

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Excellent Customer Service

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Quality Products

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Timely Deliveries

quality

That is unmatched

Service

That goes above & beyond

Integrity

That is uncompromised

1994

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The Beginning

Leading Edge was founded in June of 1994. It started out in a small, 2500 square foot shop, on the banks of the Vermillion River.

2001

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Bigger & Better

Due to the need for more space, Leading Edge moved to its current 26,000 square foot facility in Youngsville, LA.

2008

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Sole Ownership

Steve Himel purchased his partner’s portion of the company.

2017

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A New Era

With the future in mind Steve & Felicia named Stephanie Clotiaux their eldest daughter, the Chief Operations Officer of the company.

2021

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Passing the Torch

Steve and Felicia named Stephanie Clotiaux CEO of the company.

Meet Our Team

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Joshua Martin

Quality Inspector

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Chaswill Phillips

Quality Inspector

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Martin Bernard

Coatings & Assembly Manager

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Jacob Atkinson

Fabrication & Finishing Manager

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Shane Camacho

Parts Manager

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Nick Broussard

Design & Drafting

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Sith Thalanh

Design & Drafting

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Gary Ferstl

Design & Drafting

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Kevin Ellender

Design & Drafting Manager

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Dylan Viator

Procurement & Logistics Manager

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Holly Stevens

Office Administrator

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Felicia Himel

Accounting

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Steve Himel

Business Development

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Dominique Vincent

Sales Support Admin

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Grady Tardiff

Sales Account Manager

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Caleb Clotiaux

Director of Sales

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Stephanie Clotiaux

Chief Executive Officer

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Jeremy Himel

Director of Operations