Leading Edge Manufacturing
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

Inside the Leading Edge Manufacturing fabrication shop Fabrication equipment in the Leading Edge Manufacturing shop Leading Edge Manufacturing team at work in the shop

Quality

That is unmatched

Service

That goes above & beyond

Integrity

That is uncompromised

Since 1994

Our History

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.

Our People

Meet Our Team

Stephanie Clotiaux, Chief Executive Officer

Stephanie Clotiaux

Chief Executive Officer
Caleb Clotiaux, Director of Sales

Caleb Clotiaux

Director of Sales
Jeremy Himel, Director of Operations

Jeremy Himel

Director of Operations
Grady Tardiff, Sales Account Manager

Grady Tardiff

Sales Account Manager
Kevin Ellender, Design & Drafting Manager

Kevin Ellender

Design & Drafting Manager
Joshua Martin, Quality Inspector

Joshua Martin

Quality Inspector
Chaswill Phillips, Quality Inspector

Chaswill Phillips

Quality Inspector
Martin Bernard, Coatings & Assembly Manager

Martin Bernard

Coatings & Assembly Manager
Connor Daigle, Finishing Manager

Connor Daigle

Finishing Manager
Jacob Atkinson, Fabrication Manager

Jacob Atkinson

Fabrication Manager
Shane Camacho, Parts Manager

Shane Camacho

Parts Manager
Dylan Viator, Logistics & Procurement Manager

Dylan Viator

Logistics & Procurement Manager
Holly Stevens, Office Administrator

Holly Stevens

Office Administrator
Felicia Himel, Cost Accountant

Felicia Himel

Cost Accountant
Angelle DeRoussel, Staff Accountant

Angelle DeRoussel

Staff Accountant
Dominique Vincent, Sales Support Administrator

Dominique Vincent

Sales Support Administrator