[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S6220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  RECOGNIZING METALCRAFT MANUFACTURING

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, as this body continues to honor the 
importance and contributions of the small business community across 
America, I would like to specifically recognize MetalCraft 
Manufacturing of Shreveport, LA, as Small Business of the Week.
  After years of experience as an engineer and businessman, Todd Leleux 
acquired MetalCraft Manufacturing in 2008. Building upon his extensive 
background in the oil and gas industry and MetalCraft's history of 
providing top of the line metal manufacturing and customer service, 
Leleux quickly grew the company's manufacturing in a few short years. 
With an increasing client base, Leleux sought to expand to Lafayette, 
LA, in 2011. During this process, he included Garland Champagne and 
Jeff Prejean as co-owners who brought over 70 combined years of 
experience in down hole oil tools.
  Over the years, MetalCraft has helped provide high-quality products 
to industry leaders such as General Electric, GE, and the Halliburton 
Company, while also delivering their signature level of service to all 
clients, regardless of size. Today MetalCraft continues to serve 
Louisiana with the highest level of expertise and craftsmanship to 
industry, ranging from agriculture to petroleum. MetalCraft has and 
will continue to offer quality employment opportunities to Louisianians 
for many years to come.
  Congratulations again to MetalCraft Manufacturing for being selected 
as this week's Small Business of the Week, and I look forward to your 
continued growth and success.

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