Small Business Awards 2019

22 Corporate Vision - Small Business Awards 2019 , Sep19466 All Metals Fabricating Best Sheet Metal Fabrication Company - Texas A family owned and operated companymight not seem that unusual, but All Metals Fabricating has been going for over 65 years, with over 40 of those under the Thrailkill family. Eager to find out more on the back of their deserved success in the 2019 Small Business Awards, we asked Lance Thrailkill about the secrets to this company’s enduring growth. This focus on making All Metals Fabricating a company that serves its employees had led to a loyal workforce that will go above and beyond for its owners. Certainly, Lance would argue that the culture in the company is “very much a family atmosphere with a very strong work ethic and a “whatever it takes” to get the job done with excellence attitude!” This investment in building experience means that the average member of the team has been with the company for fifteen years and has gained a wealth of knowledge. This knowledge serves through every step of the process, from client consultancy to final assembly of a project. Lance points out that that they are active throughout and as a company, they “ask questions instead of making assumptions. It is critical that we understand their expectations on the front end, so that we can meet and exceed their expectations on the back end.” This thoughtful approach means that the customer can be assured of exactly what they will get from AMF. With ISO 9001:2015 certified processes built into the systems of production, there is a clear quality standard at which Lance and his team must operate. Currently, this is set to allow for potential AS9100 certification, which would further open the market of aerospace and defence to All Metal Fabricating. Continually looking forward and exploring new avenues of business is a major factor in the success of All Metals Fabricating. Lance observes that they “do invest in internet marketing to ensure that we are getting new opportunities and growing”. With a high- quality service and products, it is no wonder that AMF continues to expand. All Metals Fabricating plays the long game, and it’s paying off. Now comfortably and steadily growing, they have the opportunities Beginning in 1953 as a sheet metal fabrication company, All Metals Fabricating has grown to offer a range of different services able to support customers from initial concept to final assembly. Some people would be happy to provide specific aspects of a project, but Lance tells us how he and his team “pride ourselves on partnering with our customers and providing turnkey solutions for them. We don’t just build their parts, we prefer to partner with them in the design stage to help enhance their products for manufacturability.” This flexibility allows for a range of different projects to be undertaken, with parts built and undertaken for virtually every industry. By continually investing in new equipment, All Metals Fabricating is at the forefront of technological progress, constantly keeping abreast of all the latest developments. While automation is used and heavily invested in, this is not at the cost of the workforce which remains strongly involved in the process. Ultimately, the use of automation allows the firm to improve efficiency and capacity over the competition. Combining that with a workforce that is committed to quality and continual improvement is a potent formula indeed and serves to distinguish All Metals Fabricating. “I attribute our success to taking care of our employees, and therefore they take care of our customers! One of our slogans is that our employees are our family, and our customers and vendors are our partners. Viewing and treating our customers and vendors as partners has proven to be a great long-term business strategy that has resulted in us having many of the same customers and vendors for over 30 years.” and resources to handle whatever a client might require. The loyalty earned from their employees, through constant and careful investment, means that they are equipped with an experienced workforce that is allowed to flourish. Serving both employees and employers allows both the chance to do their jobs without worry and for All Metals Fabricating to continue to serve its customers with excellence. Name: Lance Thrailkill Company: All Metals Fabricating Email: [email protected] Telephone: 001 9727471234