Our Journey.

Claudia and Pedro's journey began in 1995 when they married and moved to the United States to pursue careers in the steel industry. Driven by a shared passion for engineering, innovation, and customer service, they recognized an opportunity to do things differently. In 2006, they founded EAFab Corporation with a simple vision: provide steelmakers with REAL solutions, exceptional customer service, and a partner they could trust.

What started as a small, family-run business operating from their basement has grown into a respected multinational corporation serving steel producers across North America and the South Pacific. Through their entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to their customers, Claudia and Pedro have guided EAFab through two decades of growth, innovation, and industry-leading solutions.

Today, EAFab operates out of four facilities. Along the way, the company has earned recognition for both business excellence and innovation.

Despite the company's growth, Claudia and Pedro remain committed to the values that inspired EAFab's founding: treating people with respect, continuously finding better ways to serve the steel industry, and finding REAL solutions. Their story is one of perseverance, partnership, and a belief that great companies are built by great people.

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President and Chief Executive Officer

Claudia Leal

Claudia Leal is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EAFab Corporation. Since co-founding EAFab, she has helped transform what once was a small venture into a trusted multinational partner serving steel producers. Through her strategic vision and commitment to innovation, EAFab has expanded from a single operation to four facilities, including two locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that support the company's engineering, manufacturing, and administrative operations.

A graduate of the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) with a degree in Industrial Engineering, Claudia combines technical expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, helping drive the development of solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve safety throughout the steel industry. Her leadership has fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth, guiding EAFab from a two-person founding team to an organization led by eight specialized department leaders.

Claudia is also an active industry leader, serving as Secretary of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). In recognition of her entrepreneurial success and business leadership, she was named a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2013. Known for her dedication to employees, customers, and the future of the steel industry, Claudia remains committed to building lasting partnerships and advancing the next generation of manufacturing excellence.

Claudia Leal

President & CEO

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Vice President of Operations and Technology

Pedro Quiroga

Pedro Quiroga is the Vice President of Operations and Technology and co-founder of EAFab Corporation. A graduate of the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) with a degree in Industrial Engineering, Pedro has played a pivotal role in shaping EAFab into the innovative, multinational company it is today. His technical expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for problem-solving have helped establish EAFab as a trusted partner to steel producers around the world.

Throughout his career, Pedro has been a driving force behind EAFab's product innovation, leading the development of groundbreaking technologies such as the Gator-Mouth® LMF. His commitment to operational efficiency, reliability, and steelworker safety has resulted in solutions that deliver measurable value to steelmakers while helping create safer working environments for employees.

As a leader, Pedro has been instrumental in building EAFab's collaborative culture and leadership structure, empowering employees, mentoring future leaders, and fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement. His dedication to people extends beyond the workplace through his commitment to workforce development and community engagement, helping position EAFab as a trusted partner in educational and skilled trades initiatives throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Pedro is also an active contributor to the steel industry, serving as Technical Papers Chair for the Southeast Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). Known for his creativity, technical insight, and genuine investment in people, Pedro continues to help drive EAFab's growth while advancing innovation across the steel industry.