La Garde is a division of SML Stainless Steel Group, a family owned company in the Stainless Steel industry since 1966. A major manufacturing outfit with operations spanning the globe, SML specializes in the custom manufacturing of turnkey Stainless Steel parts and products. It is particularly known for production of high-end commercial kitchens found in some of the world’s greatest restaurants. SML is North America’s largest distributor of commercial kitchen equipment.

Its industrial division specializes in the fabrication of Stainless Steel components for the commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. It produces foodservice equipment as well as medical and laboratory equipment, furniture and appliances. SML is also active in the transportation industry.