Since 1970, our motto of ‘Faith, Family, Fabrication’ has ensured quality product & customer satisfaction - it still holds true today.
History of AOP
Before Arkansas Oregon Pneumatics (AOP) started in 1970, the founders, Harold Owery and Jim Livesey started as associates in different areas of the industry. Jim was the owner of PSI Engineering and PSI Conveying Groups Inc. and involved in the engineering of the pneumatic and conveying systems. Harold was involved in the fabrication and installation of the systems.
During the 1960s, Georgia Pacific Corporation began acquiring saw mills/lumber mills along with their timber land in the southern states. These mills were converted into Plywood Plants, and new ones were built, in AR, LA, MS, TX, and GA. PSI Engineering and Mr. Owery were asked to remain to continue engineering, fabrication and installation.
As this venture grew Harold and Jim partnered up and named the company ARKANSAS OREGON PNEUMATICS INC. (1970).
Today we are AOP Metal Fabricators, LLC and concentrate in Structural Steel Fabrication, Handrails, Plate Fabrication, Tanks, Pneumatic Duct, and Steel Coatings.
Due to the long life and history of AOP the company has a wide range of capabilities and unique equipment. Our men and women are highly skilled and willing to take on any challenge that comes to us.
The AOP Management Team
Meranda Hyman
CFO
Mike Frisby
Project Manager/Logistics
James Reneau
CEO & Managing Partner
Todd Hickman
Purchasing Manager
Ronnie Terrell
President
Grant Collins
Estimator