While the shadow of World War II continued to cast a shadow over the United States in 1942, Leo R. Hickey, the grandfather of the current president, boldly followed his dream of founding a modest, cutting-edge roofing firm. As a result of his industry knowledge and attentive customer care, he received a flood of new business, which begged the question that all Americans had: What lies ahead? 

After seven locations and 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Hickey Metal Fabrication remains the Midwest's top vertically integrated metal fabricator, guided by deeply ingrained core principles, even after four generations. Despite economic downturns like as recessions, world wars, and worldwide shutdowns, Hickey Metal has steadfastly persisted as a leader in the rapidly evolving field of manufacturing technology.

From welding and pounding by hand to robotics