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Happy Thanksgiving !

Happy Thanksgiving !

The LJ Fab family wishes you a very happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for another year of provision and the many friends we have made along the way. We hope that you and your loved ones are able to relax this weekend and take some time to reflect on what you are...

Material Retrieval Expansion!

Material Retrieval Expansion!

We recently expanded our material retrieval system by adding (2) additional towers. There are now (8) towers in all housing (176) cassettes which are stocked with a wide variety of metal . Each cassette can hold up to 6,600 pounds for a total capacity over 1 MILLION...

Thank You Veterans

Thank You Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, LJ Fabricators would like to pay tribute to our active and retired military. Thank you for your dedication, courage, and sacrifice to protect the freedom of the United States of America. May God bless each and every one of you. “Never...

FABTECH 2023

FABTECH 2023

On Monday, LJ Fabricators had a great trip to #FABTECH2023 (North America’s largest metal forming, fabrication, welding, and finishing event). Quite an experience to to see all the latest technology under one roof. A special thanks to LJ Fab management for...

FABTECH 2023

FABTECH 2023

LJ Fab will be closed Monday, September 11th, 2023. We will be attending #FABTECH2023 in Chicago, IL - North America’s largest metal forming, fabrication, welding, and finishing event. Have a great weekend and we'll see you next week! #ljfabricators #ljfab...

Hardware Insertion Technology

Hardware Insertion Technology

Does your project require PEMs or other self-clinching fasteners? We have you covered! LJ Fabricators has (2) Haeger hardware insertion machines. They are both CNC controlled with 8 ton capacity, 24" throat depth & dual feeder bowls. Watch the VIDEO on our website...

New Offices

New Offices

Some new office space going up this week. We are relocating and expanding our Quality & Engineering office. The current office will be removed in the near future to make room for additional equipment. But that's a surprise for another day! #ljfab #ljfabricators...

Follow us on LinkedIn

Follow us on LinkedIn

Stay connected and up to date on the latest news and projects. Join us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lj-fabricators-inc #ljfab #ljfabricators #linkedin #metalfabrication #fiberlaser #rockford #il #usa

Hib Reber Memorial Car Show – 2023

Hib Reber Memorial Car Show – 2023

We were honored once again to work with Darrell Reber making trophies for the 32nd Annual Hib Reber Memorial Car Show. This year, we worked with their team to come up license plates for the “Top 50” trophies. The car show was in Byron, IL on Saturday, July 8th....

I Scream… You Scream…

I Scream… You Scream…

July is National Ice Cream Month, so... why not?!?! Several times throughout the month, LJ Fab Employees will enjoy homemade ice cream and root beer floats during their lunch break. A special thanks to J&C Old Fashioned Ice Cream! #ljfab #ljfabricators...

Happy 4th of July 2023

Happy 4th of July 2023

LJ Fabricators wishes you and your family a Happy 4th of July. We will be closed Monday & Tuesday (July 3rd & 4th). Enjoy the long weekend with loved ones and we will see you next week! God Bless America! #ljfabricators #ljfab #metalfabrication #rockfordil...

June Team Lunch

June Team Lunch

Another LJ Fab team lunch in the books. The menu yesterday included steak & chicken fajitas, chips, drinks & snacks. Always a good time! #ljfab #ljfabricators #teamlunch #camaraderie #metalfabrication #rockford #il #usa

Golf Play Day 2023

Golf Play Day 2023

As a celebration of 40 years in business, LJ Fab employees were given off an additional day this year. Several of the team got together and had a great day on the golf course. Weather was perfect & everyone had a great time. But, you better believe... it's a good...

Flag Day 2023

Flag Day 2023

Today (June 14th) commemorates the adoption of the American flag by Congress 246 years ago (1777). Flag Day was officially declared a holiday on August 3rd, 1949 by President Harry S. Truman. A few interesting facts about the American flag: Our current flag was...

Celebrating 40 Years!

Celebrating 40 Years!

Thank you for 40 years of continued business. To celebrate our anniversary, we will be closed Friday, June 16th, 2023. #ljfab #ljfabricators #metalfabrication #40years #anniversary #rockford #il #usa #godisgood

Memorial Day 2023

Memorial Day 2023

We hope you have a great Memorial Day with family & friends. Please take some time to remember those who gave their lives for our country and our freedoms. LJ Fabricators will be closed on Monday, May 29th in honor of all those that served our great country....

First Cookout of the Summer

First Cookout of the Summer

At LJ Fab, we love our employees... and our employees love to eat. So, let the summer lunch cookouts begin! #ljfab #ljfabricators #employeeappreciatoin #summer #cookout #metalfabrication #rockford #il #usa

Article in ModernMetals

Article in ModernMetals

LJ Fabricators was featured in the April 2023 issue of ModernMetals magazine. Click on the link below to read the article highlighting our automated material storage & retrieval system. Just one of many technologies we utilize in order to serve you better....

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

LJ Fabricators will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. We are thankful for Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful weekend! #ljfabricators #ljfab #Easter #metalfabrication #rockfordil #usa

What can we punch for you?

What can we punch for you?

Did you know…. In addition to standard punching, our Trumpf punching technology can create louvers, tap holes, emboss, plus so much more. Watch this short VIDEO on our website to learn more. Feel free to CONTACT us today for your next project. #ljfab #ljfabricators...

Wrap it up!

Wrap it up!

Virtually every product that leaves our building on a skid is shrink-wrapped on our orbital stretch wrapper. This secures the product to pallets to eliminate damage while in transit. A small detail that makes a big difference! #ljfabricators #ljfab #metalfabrication...

2023 !

2023 !

2023 is a special year for LJ Fabricators as we celebrate 40 years in business! A lot of exciting things happening at LJ Fab this year so stay tuned. We look forward to working with you and making this the best year yet! #ljfabricators #ljfab #metalfabrication...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

LJ Fabricators would like to thank each and every one of you for another year of working together. 2023 is a special year for LJ Fabricators as we head into our 40th year of business! We have a lot of exciting things coming up and look forward to sharing them with you...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

We hope that you all have a wonderful weekend as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. From all of us at LJ Fabricators, we wish you and yours and very Merry Christmas! #ljfabricators #ljfab #christmas #merrychristmas #Jesus #holiday #metalfabrication...

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