Garrison Metal Products, Inc.

Garrison Metal Products, Inc. was established in Marshall, Texas in 1954 by Alton C. Garrison and wife, Reva Jo, as A.C. Garrison Sheet Metal.  He began working in an old garage behind his home on East Rusk Street as a one-man operation.  Within two weeks, two employees were added when he obtained the duct work for a local housing addition.

 The company moved twice, first in 1956 to a rented building on East Houston Street and again in 1959 to a building constructed two years earlier at its present location of 2904 West Pinecrest Drive.  Numerous additions have been made to the building.

While doing job work, Mr. Garrison became interested in manufacturing.  He began to manufacture some parts for the duct system.  Within a year, he realized the need to manufacture pipe, elbows, and other fittings to complete a full line of pre-fabricated duct systems.  With the help of his two sons, Ronnie and Jimmy, along with Ronnie's wife, Ruthie additional plant expansions were made and more employees added to meet increased sales.  The name of the company was changed to Garrison Metal Products, Inc.

In 2000, grandsons of Alton and Reva Garrison joined the company.  Randall joined the sales team and Thomas lead the effort to establish another shift to aid in the increased production needed.  A distribution center was added in the Dallas area.

The "rule of thumb" originated by Alton Garrison for the business was honesty and quality products.  This continues to be our motto for three generations and fifty-five years and counting.