Claymar was founded in 2006 by Les Marchand & his two sons, Kel & Clay in Maurepas, Louisiana.

Claymar was founded in 2006 by Les Marchand & his two sons, Kel & Clay in Maurepas, Louisiana. The company consisted of 5 employees, 3 of which happened to be Les, Kel & Clay. The base of their location was a small steel fabrication shop under an oak tree in Les Marchand’s backyard. 

Over the past 16 years, Claymar has grown into a full-service general contractor in the industrial construction industry.

The oldest son, Kel Marchand, is now the CEO and has taken sole ownership. Claymar continues to stick to its roots by maintaining a home base in Maurepas, but has also upgraded from the small fabrication shop built out of PVC pipe to now having a 10,000 sq. ft. Steel Fabrication Shop. Over the years Claymar has been known as a reliable Maintenance and Turnaround contractor to our many longstanding clients. In 2020 Kel decided to expand past General Maintenance and into Capital Projects; Claymar now has a Capital Division and a Maintenance Division, both of which meet and exceed expectations.

“Being a leader doesn’t require a title and having a title doesn’t make you a leader.”
Kel Marchand President & Chief Executive Officer
“Commitments to Quality, Commitments to Safety, Commitments to Job Execution, Commitments to its Clients, Commitments to its employees – In a world where Corporate Commitments and Accountability are hard to come by – Claymar Construction Company makes those Commitments and lives up to them – Every Day – Every Time – Always.”
David Danel Chief Financial Officer
The CLAYMAR Standard is about excellence in all aspects of what we do, especially regarding safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism. It takes the right team that understands and lives by that standard every day. We have that team here at CLAYMAR to support our clients’ needs.
Jayme Ellender Director of Operations
“Put the right people on the job and the job will be done right, every time. And Claymar has the right people.”
Glen Galbraith Chief Legal Officer