For Additional Information Contact:
William Polacek, President & CEO: (814) 532-4116
Email: jtrabold@jwfi.com
JWF Awarded $11 Million Commercial Contract
Johnstown, PA – JWF Industries received a follow on production contract for an additional $11
million on a commercial capital investment project with a confidential commercial customer. JWF
participated in the initial design for manufacturability, prototype construction, and product validation
processes of the project before winning the LRIP and FRIP awards. This is a turnkey manufactured
product. Initial Contract performance began in the 4th quarter of 2017 and this recent contract will continue through the 4th quarter of 2024.
“We are pleased to be able to assist this commercial customer with this exciting, new project. It is
because of the skills and dedication of our employees that we can win these significant contracts. We
hired an additional 20 people to support this ongoing, long-term contract in support of the transportation
industry, and expect to hire another 20. These are highly skilled, family sustaining jobs.” JWF President
and CEO Bill Polacek said.
JWF Industries has been a one-stop, small business manufacturer of metal centric parts for over 37
years. The company supports prototypes, low volume, and high volume build-to-print production on a
variety of programs both nationally and internationally by designing, developing, and integrating products
for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the Federal Government and the energy industry. JWF has
over 1,300,000 square feet of manufacturing space in six locations.
About JWF Industries
JWF Industries designs, manufactures, and integrates metal centric products by growing with the right
people, the right processes, the right markets, and the right customers. Capabilities include program
management, engineering, laser services, welding, forming, machining, and coatings. JWF Industries
and JWF Defense Systems has locations in Johnstown, PA; Baltimore, MD; Davisville, WV; and Edenton,
NC.
Founder William (Bill) Polacek, President and Chief Executive of JWF Industries, started the company
over 35 years ago in a two-car garage with the goal of growing the company to create local jobs.
Today, the company has operating sales over $100 million. It occupies over 1.3 million square feet of
manufacturing space and currently employs over 400 professionals. The company’s growth and success
were achieved by developing and promoting skilled workers and leaders from within.
The company is dedicated to its employees, its communities, and its global customers in the energy,
commercial, and defense industries. To learn more about JWF Industries, visit www.jwfi.com.
