Founded in 1984 by J. Conrad Klotzbach, Con-Fab Engineering & Welding is a family-owned company with more than four decades of industry expertise and a fabrication heritage spanning more than 100 years. We have built more than structural steel—we have built a reputation for excellence based on trust, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to earning our customers’ business one project at a time.
Serving commercial, industrial, and municipal markets, Con-Fab combines proven business principles with modern technology, advanced engineering capabilities, and innovative fabrication processes to deliver high-quality aluminum, stainless steel, and structural steel solutions. From concept development and engineering through detailing, production, and final fabrication, our experienced team manages projects from start to finish with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Our talented workforce—including experienced designers, certified welders, skilled fitters, and fabricators—leverages advanced technology, robotics-driven processes, and proven production methods to deliver customized solutions that meet the unique demands of every project. By minimizing potential errors, streamlining production, and maintaining exacting standards, we provide dependable results without compromising quality or schedule.
From our facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, we serve customers across the country. With strategic access to I-20, I-49, the Port of Caddo-Bossier, and on-site rail, we have the flexibility to efficiently move finished steel by truck, rail, or barge.
Whether a project is large or small, complex or straightforward, our commitment remains the same: to provide cost-effective, dependable, and personalized fabrication solutions that create lasting value. At Con-Fab, we strive to exceed expectations through exceptional workmanship, innovative thinking, and reliable delivery—building every component, every project, and every customer relationship with the quality and integrity our name represents.
Projects Around the World
Con-Fab has completed specialized fabrication projects across the globe, including:
- Aruba — Valero Refinery
- Canada — Munitions storage canopy for a Canadian Air Force base
- Saudi Arabia — Helicopter landing pad
- Singapore — Helicopter landing pad for a shipyard
- Trinidad — Flare tower
Our international experience reflects our ability to deliver dependable steel solutions for complex projects and demanding environments.
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Licensed in Louisiana
Licensed in Louisiana as a heavy industrial contractor
Conrad serves as president of Con-Fab Welding, Inc. He created Con-Fab in 1984 from the ground up and has built the company into a major steel fabricator doing business across the United States. Conrad is an accomplished engineering and manufacturing leader with over 40+ years of experience in fabrication, welding, and industrial operations.
As President of Con-Fab, Conrad provides strategic direction and direct leadership across all aspect of the company’s operations, from engineering to project management to production and quality assurance. His background in mechanical engineering, along with the discipline and work ethic developed through military service, has established Con-Fab as a trusted partner known for precision craftmanship, reliability, and client-driven solutions.
Prior to starting Con-Fab, Conrad worked at the former Gulf Oil Corporate for 15 years in various engineering leadership roles. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and graduated from Louisiana Tech with a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He currently serves on the Louisiana Tech Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council.
Von serves as Vice President, overseeing both sales and production operations with a focus on driving growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Von works closely with teams across the organization to align sales strategy with production capabilities ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. His hands-on approach, commitment to quality, and dedication to building lasting client relationships have played a key role in the company’s continued success and operational excellence.
Von has been with Confab for 35 years.