Broussard-based Ideal Steel is one of seven companies across the state to receive the 2008 Louisiana Lantern Award, presented annually by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development for manufacturing excellence and community involvement. The company’s growth in employment and facility expansion were... Learn More
Ideal Steel, located in Broussard, LA, held a ribbon cutting/open house at its new metal building and component manufacturing facility in February. “Two hundred of our friends and family members were able to mingle and sit down for some jambalaya,” Mike Becnel,... Learn More
Ideal Steel Uses Mass Customization Techniques to Design and Manufacture Custom Buildings and Steel Components. Even though supply can be limited and long lead times are to be expected, structural steel continues to be popular in construction, according to the American Institute... Learn More
Louisiana Economic Development’s (LED) annual Lantern Awards ceremony was held on 6/10/08 at the Governor’s Mansion in recognition of outstanding manufacturing businesses from across the state. Co-sponsored by the Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA), the awards are presented to businesses that... Learn More
Proving that a Louisiana Company Cares About its Neighbors and Gives Back to the Community. Ideal Steel, manufacturer of custom-built steel structures, has been selected as a 2008 Lantern Awards winner for its commitment to community contribution, employee growth and facility expansion.... Learn More
In the months leading up to the creation of Ideal Steel LLC – a manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings and components located in Broussard, La., that began operations in August 2003 – another local manufacturer was failing. People were either quitting or... Learn More