Structural Steel
Modern Welding Company of Kentucky
303 Steel Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States
- Founded 1932
- ASME, UL
About Modern Welding Company of Kentucky
Modern Welding Company of Kentucky, Inc. operates from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, tracing its roots to June 1932 when John G. Barnard — known as “Mr. Pete” — opened a small job shop in Owensboro. The family-owned business expanded steadily, acquiring plants across the Midwest and South, and by 2022 marked 90 years of continuous operation. The company manufactures underground and aboveground steel storage tanks, ASME-code pressure vessels, and LPG tanks for flammable and combustible liquids and gases. Its Elizabethtown facility specializes in custom plate work, chute fabrication, wear products, and structural steel fabrication. Modern Welding runs ten tank and vessel fabrication subsidiaries nationwide, two dedicated structural steel plants, and four welding supply stores in Kentucky and Indiana, all linked by a shared information network. Customers span energy, construction, distillery, agriculture, defense, mining, chemical processing, and petroleum storage. Documented projects include a refinery deisohexanizer tower, UL-142 emergency fuel tanks installed within a hospital footprint, high-capacity fuel storage for a global agribusiness, and bulk propane tanks for poultry facility heating. Modern Welding positions itself as the largest U.S. supplier of UL-listed steel storage tanks. Its quality program encompasses ASME, NBIC, AWS, AISC, UL, STI, and API standards, and the Elizabethtown plant holds AISC Certified Fabricator status. The company emphasizes domestic production, a regional subsidiary model for faster delivery, and a guaranteed 24-hour quote turnaround.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Energy
- Construction
- Distillery
- Agriculture
- Defense
- Mining
- Chemical processing
- Petroleum storage
- Healthcare
- Agribusiness
- Poultry farming
Materials
Steel
Company details
- Location
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Founded
- 1932
- Certifications
- ASME, UL, UL-142
Frequently asked questions
Where is Modern Welding Company of Kentucky located?
Modern Welding Company of Kentucky is located at 303 Steel Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States.
What does Modern Welding Company of Kentucky do?
Modern Welding Company of Kentucky is listed under Structural Steel, and its listed capabilities and products include Underground steel storage tank manufacturing, Aboveground steel storage tank manufacturing, ASME pressure vessel fabrication, LPG tank fabrication, Structural steel fabrication and Custom plate fabrication.
What industries does Modern Welding Company of Kentucky serve?
Modern Welding Company of Kentucky lists Energy, Construction, Distillery, Agriculture and Defense among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Modern Welding Company of Kentucky have?
Certifications on file for Modern Welding Company of Kentucky: ASME, UL and UL-142.
When was Modern Welding Company of Kentucky founded?
Modern Welding Company of Kentucky was founded in 1932.
How do I request a quote from Modern Welding Company of Kentucky?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Modern Welding Company of Kentucky your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (270) 769-1368 and visit modweldco.com.
What companies are similar to Modern Welding Company of Kentucky?
Other Structural Steel companies in Kentucky listed on FirmsLedger include DK Fabrication and Welding, Central Kentucky Industrial Inc and Bluegrass Metal Works, Inc..