Perforated metal pioneer Hendrick celebrates 150 years

by anthony_capkun_2 | 13 November 2026 8:36 am

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Perforated and fabricated metal products provider Hendrick[2] is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. Congratulations!

Founded in 1876 in Carbondale, Pa., where the company continues to operate today, Hendrick has expanded from perforated metal manufacturing into a company with three divisions: Hendrick Manufacturing, Hendrick Screen, and Hendrick Architectural.

“As we celebrate 150 years, we’re incredibly proud of our history, our members, and the generations of customers who have trusted us,” said Hendrick Manufacturing COO Mary Gaffey.

The company’s history starts with founder Eli E. Hendrick, whose work in oil refining led him to develop a process that replaced wire cloth with holes drilled into metal. He began producing perforated metal screens for the coal and oil refining industries, laying the foundation for what would become Hendrick Manufacturing.

The company began producing and selling Mitco floor grating in the early 1920s. Hendrick Architectural followed in 2008, providing custom metal solutions for architectural applications.

In 2024, Etnyre International acquired Hendrick. Its companies include E.D. Etnyre & Co., Hendrick, SMF Inc., and BearCat Manufacturing.

“Companies that sustain this level of excellence across generations are rare, and Hendrick’s continued success reflects a deep understanding of its products and customers,” said Etnyre president & CEO Ganesh Iyer.

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