OUR STORY
1999 - 2017
Our Start
1999
Iron Butterfly Is Founded
Founded in 1999 by Al Healey, Iron Butterfly begins by specializing in artistic projects, ornamental light fixtures, tables, fire screens, and a few structural, railings, gates.
Name Origin
1999
Iron Butterfly Is Named
After Al Healey’s favourite rock band, Iron Butterfly gets it’s name from the iconic 60’s rock band of the same name.
Increased Production
2012
Iron Butterfly Is Handed Over
Iron Butterfly is handed over to to the Kueper Family 13 years after being founded. Able to keep up with the increased demand for steel products, Tyler took Iron Butterfly one step further by offering an array of iron, steel, and wood products.
Social World
2016
Iron Butterfly Is Brought Into The World Of Social Media
Nadia joined the company in 2016, bringing Iron Butterfly into the world of social media and community craft shows, contributing a feminine touch to some of the artistic products, and sharing her knowledge of creative woodworking.
Our Team

Nadia Pozzebon
Welder, Wood Worker, Designer, Marketing Technician
- Certified Residential Home Renovator
- Certified SMAW, SMAW, and GTAW Welder
- Social Media Specialist
- Artist. Specializing in live edge wood pieces and creating works of art from recycled scrap metal
- Friend of the family

TYLER KUEPER
Owner, Lead Welder, Entrepreneur
- Blacksmith with 15 years’ experience
- Welder with 15 years’ experience
- Woodworker. Creates beautiful, one-of-kind furniture by bringing together reclaimed live edge wood pieces with custom built steel accents
- Entrepreneur. Invested in other companies such as exterior painting, landscaping and general contracting
- Environmentalist. Enjoys living off-the-grid and contributing to a society of self-sustainability

Zane Kueper
Part-time Artistic Welder
- Welder with 15 years’ experience
- Artist. Creates works of art such as lawn ornaments from recycled scrap metal
- Younger brother to owner