1966
The first airboat
Glenn Faucheux fabricated his first airboat from wood and an aircraft engine.
OUR HISTORY
A working-water heritage.
A family company built on practical ingenuity, equipment fabrication and knowledge earned in the field.
THE BEGINNING
An idea. An engine.
A different way to work.
Founder Glenn Faucheux introduced airboats to serve local pipeline needs. The company’s history reflects a steady connection between building equipment and putting it to work.
The early years
From wood to aluminum
As oilfield requirements developed, fiberglass construction followed, then aluminum fabrication.
1981
Faucheux Services begins
Airboat building and field services became the foundation of Faucheux Services.
Built through experience
Equipment evolves with the work
The portfolio expanded to multi-engine airboats, stationary cranes, personnel baskets, seismic drills and mounted backhoes.
Today
A family company. A practical craft.
The connection between designing, building and operating specialized equipment remains central to the company’s story.
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE WORK
Unusual terrain.
Specific requirements.
Start here.
Tell us where you need to go and what you need to do. We’ll discuss the equipment for the job.
Discuss your application(337) 923-7341