As a young boy, I worked for my father, Joe Santourian. He was the proud owner of a very successful and well known precision sheet metal fabrication business in the Chicago area. One of his many accomplishments in his 30+ years in business, is outlined in this letter to the right.
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Sincerely
Bruce Santourian

My father, Joe Santourian, owned a precision metal shop in Melrose Park, just outside of Chicago. While I was growing up, he suggested that I learn the sheet metal trade. Soon, I found myself following in his footsteps, learning the business from the ground up. I started with a broom in my hand, and eventually, with his guidance, worked my way up through all the production departments. I was soon estimating jobs as well as handling many issues regarding sales, engineering & customer relations. He had presented me with a very valuable life changing opportunity.

When I was 29, I came to Southern California looking for a challenge, and to be on my own. The year was 1979. Shortly thereafter, an unpredictable chain events made it possible for me to start my own metal working shop, which would be know as Santourian Manufacturing.

In 1985, I was blessed to find and marry a wonderful women, Leah. With her help and dedication we would work as a team to shape SMI into a world class manufacturer. Now, twenty five years later I am still making quality sheet metal parts.

To say that my parents and my wife had an impact on my life would be an understatement indeed. I am blessed to have been close to such wonderful people.

Bruce Santourian