About Ron Fournier & Fournier Enterprises...

Ron's career as a metal fabricator spans 40 years and across the custom automotive, aircraft & motorcycle industries.

His career began with Holman and Moody in 1964, and since that time racing greats such as Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, Kar Kraft and Bob Sharp Racing have all utilized Ron's unique skills to transform metal into various components for their championship-winning race cars. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have also contracted for his fabrication and training services.

In the 1970s, Ron founded Race Craft, which developed a reputation as one of the finest metal fabrication shops in the U.S. Ron and his wife, Sue, have written two books now considered essential references in the automotive metal work field: Metal Fabricator's Handbook and Sheet Metal Handbook. In 1984 Metal Fabricator's Handbook received a Moto Award, the highest achievement in automotive journalism.

In 1991, Ron and his family founded Fournier Enterprises, a custom metal fabrication company with a variety of business divisions including full-size custom built vehicles, Metal Fabrication Workshops, instructional films, as well as a line of signature tools and equipment. Recent shop projects include a 1938 Bugatti body build, a one-off aluminum bodied roadster and a full schedule of metal shaping workshops, and industry show appearances.

Through the years Ron has worked diligently to promote the craft of metal work and has placed an emphasis on education and training so that the art to which he has dedicated his career will continue to thrive for many generations to come.

Nicole Fournier is Vice President of Fournier and oversees daily operations. Nicole is Ron and Sue's daughter and shares their passion and enthusiasm for the craft.

She brings more than 18 years of experience in the metal working field and automotive industry, a B.S. in Marketing and an M.B.A. to the family business. So, if you call and she happens to answer the phone, rest assured she knows the difference between aluminum & AK steel and can help with your metal shaping tool questions!

Although she juggles many responsibilities, her #1 priority remains the same - her customers! If you have a suggestion or an idea for Fournier, contact Nicole

Ron is usually happiest with a piece of metal in his hands!


Ron and Sue (1945 - 2003) Fournier, married for 37 years. Partners in many endeavors including 2 kids and 2 books.

Dan Fournier began his metal shaping career at the tender age of 2 (that's when you can hold a hammer pretty well...), and has trained under Ron's watchful eye for 30+ years.

Dan Fournier is an accomplished metal fabricator, painter and welder - truly an integral part of our family business. He began learning metal shaping and fabrication skills at the age of 12, and has trained under his father's watchful eye for the ensuing 20+ years. In addition to his regular shop responsibilities, Dan enjoys teaching welding and other metal fabrication skills to workshop students with Ron. He also helps with technical & equipment questions, so don't be surprised if you get to talk with him next time you have a tech question. Dan's experience also makes him an excellent part of our tool & equipment development team. He's our "Hey, we can make that tool even better / simpler / easier to use..." guy. He's part trouble shooter, part engineer and 100% committed!

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our family!

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Aluminum body work and fabrication by Ron & Dan Fournier on a 1952 Mercedes-Benz W194 300 SL Roadster.