For Additional Information Contact:

William Polacek, President & CEO: (814) 532-4116

Email: jtrabold@jwfi.com

Bill Polacek Named a 2024 Smart 50 Honoree – October 14, 2024

Johnstown, PA (October 17, 2024) – JWF Industries President and CEO, William (Bill) Polacek, has been

named a 2024 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Honoree. The award is presented by Smart Business Magazine and

recognizes the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the region for their ability to effectively

build and lead successful organizations, as well as have a positive impact on their communities. The

awards categories consist of Innovation, Impact, and Sustainability.

 

Along with the other honorees, Bill will be recognized at an awards banquet on November 13th, with a

feature in a special editorial report of the November issue of Smart Business Pittsburgh.

“This is the fifth time receiving this great honor,” states Bill Polacek. “I’m honored and humbled to

represent our JWFamily of employees and the Johnstown Community in what we all have accomplished!”

For more information regarding the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards, visit sbnonline.com

 

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, integration, assembly, and

coatings. JWF Industries and JWF Defense Systems have locations in Johnstown, PA; Baltimore, MD;

and Edenton, NC.

 

Founder William (Bill) Polacek, President and Chief Executive Officer of JWF Industries, started the

company over 37 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, transportation, and defense industries. To learn more about JWF Industries, visit

www.jwfi.com.