Two 5th Generation, Family Owned Businesses Join Forces

The Huncilman family and business have been a cornerstone of the New Albany community for over a century. Founded as a boiler repair company, today, Huncilman’s primary capabilities include laser cutting, precision forming, welding (including robotic welding), and E-coat painting.

In August of 2024, Nix Industrial, a 5th generation family business and leader in metal fabrication and industrial services acquired the majority ownership interest in Huncilman Sheet Metal Fabrication. This marks the largest acquisition to date for Nix Industrial, positioning the combined companies as one of the largest metal fabricators in the state of Indiana and one of the 40 largest in the U.S. The companies have a combined workforce of over 200 team members. Parker Huncilman, the 5th generation leader, has joined forces with the Nix family (also in its 5th generation) to acquire the business from his father and uncle. Parker Huncilman will continue as the General Manager and Managing Partner of this newly formed entity. Nix Industrial recognizes the importance of honoring the heritage and values that have contributed to the Huncilman’s success over the years. Nix Industrial, along with Parker Huncilman, aims to build upon the legacy and continue serving the community with the same dedication and integrity.

About Nix Industrial

Founded in 1902 as a blacksmith shop, today, Nix Industrial is a custom manufacturer and industrial repair company. We serve customers nationwide with a primary focus in our four state region: (IN, IL, OH, KY,). Offering our services both in the shop or in the field, we specialize in metal fabrication, machining & gears, coatings & finishings. We believe our competitive advantage is the caliber of our people, our corporate culture, and our mission to ‘Be Big, Act Small ℠.’ This means we are big enough to serve you, and small enough to know you.

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We Are Committed to a Future of Continuous Improvement

Responsiveness

Utilization of Visual Enterprise Manufacturing Software allows Bert R. Huncilman & Son the ability to track in-process work orders and provide on-time products to our customers. Our production process has been transformed into a system of teamwork with the technological backbone of Visual Manufacturing.

Quality

From Fitment, to Surface, to Shipment, our Fabrication and E-Coat services are always processed with the utmost quality in mind. We have stood by our Quality for over 100 years and are committed to a future of continuous improvement. We are ISO9000 certified.

Cost Advantage

Full service Sheet Metal Fabrication is our business, therefore we have designed our manufacturing process to encompass laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, and E-Coat painting to produce fully finished products and eliminating the need for outsourcing. Our services are designed to reduce your bottom line and keep your up-time to a maximum by improving your logistics, diminishing the struggles of outsourcing, thereby giving you the confidence in choosing a Fabricator that can provide product ready for end use.

Experience

A century of family owned operation has allowed Bert R. Huncilman & Son to express its experience in the Metal Fabrication Industry. Today our production team has been strategically developed to encompass experienced personnel whose expertise drives our ability to meet our customers needs.