Who We Are
We approach every opportunity with the goal of providing our clients with solutions that reduce lead times and improve quality. Our vast range of metal fabrication capabilities can help clients obtain desired results and ultimately increase their bottom lines.
Competitive Prices
Excellent Customer Service
Quality Products
Timely Deliveries
QUALITY
That is unmatched
SERVICE
That goes Above & Beyond
INTEGRITY
That is uncompromised
1994
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
Bigger & Better
Due to the need for more space, Leading Edge moved to its current 26,000 square foot facility in Youngsville, LA.
2008
Sole Ownership
Steve Himel purchased his partner’s portion of the company.
2017
A New Era
With the future in mind Steve & Felicia named Stephanie Clotiaux their eldest daughter, the Chief Operations Officer of the company.
2021
Passing the Torch
Steve and Felicia named Stephanie Clotiaux CEO of the company.
Meet Our Team
Steve Himel
Owner / Business Development
Stephanie Clotiaux
Chief Executive Officer
Grady Tardiff
Inside Sales
Gary Ferstl
Design & Drafting
Kevin Ellender
Design & Drafting
Felicia Himel
Accounting
Caleb Marshall
Logistics Manager
Martin Bernard
Parts & Finishing Manager
Nick Broussard
Fabrication Manager
Chas Phillips
Quality Inspector
Jeremy Himel
Project Coordinator