Fort Smith-based KMF Metal Fabrication on Thursday (June 11) was recognized for seven years without a lost day because of work-related accident or illness.
Attending the ceremony was Ralph Hudson, deputy director of the Arkansas Department of Labor; David Schneider, legal advisor with the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission; Priscilla Gover, with the office of U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.; D.J. Bradley, KMF safety manager; Christy Shaw Koprovic, KMF vice president; and David Koprovic, KMF president.
KMF is a custom metal fabrication shop and handles production for major companies providing them with thousands of parts. KMF also is able to produce “one off” custom parts and prototypes. The company also provides repair and maintenance services for manufacturing operations, and builds and install duct work, stairs, railings, safety guards, conveyors, carts and racks.
The company, which was founded in 1919 by blacksmith Earl Norman, employs 61. Norman Welding was purchased in 1975 by Beth and Chester Koprovic and merged with Kopco Steel in 1996. Christy and David Koprovic bought the company in 2009 and changed the name to KMF Inc.