Laciny Bros., Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, has just completed its 85th year of business.

The custom fabrication company was started in 1916 by three brothers with a total investment of $23 each.

Today, with its 3rd generation of the Laciny family at the helm, the company operates in a 65,000-sq.ft. facility with 38 employees.

"We get the job done," stated Bob Laciny, president (and grandson of one of the founders). "Our service and delivery have been key to our success. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers, many of which we have served for decades.The company's services include custom process equipment; custom machinery; engineering/design; CNC machining; prototype/ research & development; brake/ forming; repair work; sanitary fittings and raw materials.

The company handles a wide range of projects from producing individual parts or tanks/hoppers to designing and manufacturing complete automated conveying systems.

"We can provide complete systems/lines, modify existing equipment, or integrate individual pieces of equipment," commented Laciny.

Laciny Bros. serves a diverse range of industries throughout the Midwest including: food and beverage; pharmaceutical; baking; chemical; conveying equipment; material handling and packaging.

The company works with such materials as stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, nickel alloys, copper, brass, titanium and other special alloys.A large inventory of stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel in sheet, bar and shapes is maintained and also available for sale. Pipe, sanitary fittings, fasteners and miscellaneous hardware are also stocked.

The company has been recognized numerous times by its customers for its superior service.

Always looking for ways to expand its services, Laciny Bros. has recently increased its engineering and design staff.