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.