About

Van’s Industrial is a multi-state mechanical & general contracting company specializing in sheet metal, millwright, and ironwork with exceptional capabilities in metal fabrication.

Our Philosophy

We are dedicated to continuously enhancing our customers’ ability to serve the marketplace by providing highly skilled mechanics and supervisors for the repair, replacement or addition of equipment within their businesses and factories.

We believe that the unique talents and personal efforts of every employee are integral to our success. We support their personal development, recognize their contributions and achievements, and are dedicated to maintaining a safe environment that inspires teamwork and excellence in performance.

Safety First

Our Safety Standards

Safety is our top priority.

In addition to having a comprehensive safety program, all of our employees are trained in 10-hour OSHA training and all our Forman are 30-hour OSHA trained. We are committed to keeping our EMR low through enhanced safety and training.

Van’s is also involved with national safety programs such as PICS & ISNetworld. Van’s currently has an “A” rating with all of their ISN “owner/clients”.

Van’s Industrial has received safety accommodations from the NWIBRT, SMACNA and TAUC. Safety continues to be of the utmost importance at Van’s Industrial with Dave Van Camp serving a leadership role with the NISMCA to define the future safety functions between contractor and union personnel.

The Van's Team

Dave
Van Camp
President

Dave is the primary contact at Van's. He manages all initial site visits and coordinates design and estimating of all projects. Additionally, Dave handles all plant management and handles the company's administration duties. Whatever issues the customer has (no matter how insignificant), Dave is the right person to start with.

Mike Van Camp
Mike
Van Camp
Vice President of Administration

Mike is in charge of overseeing all business-related aspects. Mike oversees all contracts, purchase orders and insurance related matters. Mike also coordinates all safety related aspects of Van’s, including ISN and OSHA logs.

Greg
Superintendent
Nick
Shop Foreman
Christina
Office Manager
Elyse
Administrative Assistant
Matt
Foreman
Noah
Foreman
Brandon
Brandon
Foreman

Our History

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1964
Van's Industrial was founded by owner Donald Van Camp.
1975
Donald Van Camp purchases an old warehouse at 231 Condit St. Hammond, IN and turned it into a sheet metal fabrication shop.
1978
At the age of 16, David Van Camp starts working at Van's Industrial.
1980
Donald Van Camp secures his first 1 Million dollar contract with a customer that we are still working with to this day!
1981
Donald purchases the vacant building to the east of the shop and transforms it into the full site of Van's Industrial.
1990
David is appointed to the Contractors Association Board of Directors, and remains an active Board member today.
1995
David Van Camp becomes the 2nd and current President of Van's.
2006
Van's Industrial purchases their first Laser Cutting and Burning Machine. This machine has helped grow the business and evolve into a more tech-savy fabrication company.
2014
Van's celebrates 50 years of business!
2015
Due to having such an amazing year, we were able to provide our staff with a brand new office renovation.