[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 116 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S5516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING SIX C FABRICATION

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, small businesses are often able to 
provide specialized customer service in their industries, with the 
ability to attract talented employees who are motivated to work hard 
and focus on innovation. This week, I am proud to recognize Six C 
Fabrication of Winnfield, LA, as Small Business of the Week.
  Robin Cummings founded Six C Fabrication in 1990 as a small shop in 
Winnfield, LA, with the name originating from the ``C'' of the family 
name and ``six'' counting for the members of the Cummings family, 
including Robin, his wife, and their four children. Robin's intent with 
Six C Fabrication was to provide Louisiana with the best available and 
most efficient service for fabrication. The Louisiana-based business 
was originally focused on lumber, but later expanded to other 
divisions--leading to exponential growth in revenue and employees. 
Today, Six C has 425 employees between its headquarters in North 
Louisiana and two facilities in Ohio. Cummings and his team now 
specialize in fabrication of compressor stations, power piping, process 
piping, petrochemical operations, pressure valves, and pulp and paper 
industries, in addition to their original lumber services. 
Additionally, Six C Fabrication offers a full range of welding services 
using state of the art equipment--all aimed at meeting the spectrum of 
their customers' needs.
  In recent years, the company has made tremendous strides toward 
success, from once having a gross income of $300,000 to now averaging a 
gross income of $46 million. Six C's central location provides optimal 
transportation options, resulting in timely turn-around and an 
additional extension of their unrivaled customer service. Six C has 
received numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2008 Business 
of the Year for Winnfield, LA, Louisiana Workers' Compensation 
Corporation 70 Safest Companies of 2010 award, and 2011 Kisatchie-Delta 
Entrepreneur of the Year, among others.
  Congratulations again to Six C Fabrication for being selected as 
Small Business of the Week. We appreciate and recognize your success 
and contribution to Louisiana's manufacturing industry and local 
economy.

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