D&J Automatic Gates

Although we’ve been around for more than 60 years, we think our history is just the beginning. At Carnahan-White Fence Company, we continually strive to improve, build, expand, and keep up-to-date with contemporary demands and the needs of our community. Sixty plus years is a good foundation for the company, but for Carnahan-White, we are just getting started. Carnahan Fence Company was founded in 1952. W.E. and June White purchased the company in 1958 from Carnahan and changed the name to Carnahan-White Fence Co. Since 1958, the White family has been the sole owners and operate the business still today. In 1964, Steve M. White joined in partnership with his father, W.E. White. At the same time, they built and opened Carnahan Fence and Iron in Columbia, Missouri. Springdale, AR LocationW.E. realized the need for quality, environmentally safe wood for privacy fencing. So in 1968, W.E. and Steve established Ozark Timber Treating Co., located in St. Joe, Arkansas, to manufacture Copperwood for Carnahan-White fences. Today, Copperwood is distributed nationwide to exclusive dealers. After the death of W.E. in 1986, Steve White solely managed both Carnahan-White and Ozark Timber Treating Co. In 1987, Steve elected to incorporate the Carnahan-White Fence Co. and its name changed to Carnahan-White Fence Company, Inc. Steve’s son-in-law, Stacey Hammit, moved to Springfield in 1995 to assume the role of General Manager for Carnahan-White Fence Company. Several steps were taken to remain on top of the fencing market and move it into the future. In 1995, a commercial sales manager was hired to oversee commercial and industrial contracts. Carnahan-White Fence Company transformed their simple iron gate and fencing shop into an award-winning custom gate and ornamental iron facility that has produced original creations and met a growing market niche. The new iron operation, called Ironworks by Carnahan-White, moved to a modern facility that was eight times larger than the previous location. Carnahan-White purchased D & J Automatic Gates in 1998. With this acquisition, Carnahan-White was now able to offer its customers a total gate and fencing products and services. Stacey and Carrie (Steve White’s daughter) purchased Carnahan-White Fence Company, from Steve in 2001. Even today, the business is still a White family business.