In 1975, Robert and Morris Henard borrowed $1200.00 to start a small business making aquarium stands. The company was initially named Henard Ornamental Works and they began making aquarium stands on the back porch of their parent's home. Eventually, they expanded their business to include ornamental rails, mailboxes, and many other products. In 1979, a local contractor talked them into submitting a bid for the structural steel on a local project. They submitted their bid and were awarded the contract. From that point on structural and miscellaneous steel became their focal point. In 1980 they incorporated the company name "Henard Metal Fabricators" and gradually built the present day 42,000 square foot fabrication facility.
In 1975, Robert and Morris Henard borrowed $1200.00 to start a small business making aquarium stands. The company was initially named Henard Ornamental Works and they began making aquarium stands on the back porch of their parent's home. Eventually, they expanded their business to include ornamental rails, mailboxes, and many other products. In 1979, a local contractor talked them into submitting a bid for the structural steel on a local project. They submitted their bid and were awarded the contract. From that point on structural and miscellaneous steel became their focal point. In 1980 they incorporated the company name "Henard Metal Fabricators" and gradually built the present day 42,000 square foot fabrication facility.