This is a comprehensive list for all JWF Industries locations.

Pursuing the following NAVSEA Certifications

    • NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 (MIL-STD-248) — Requirements for Welding Qualification

    • NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 (MIL-STD-278) — Requirements for Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection and Repairs

    • NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688

    • MIL-STD-1689

Company Certifications

    • ISO certification – ISO 9001:2015 – JWFI-ISO-Certification Download

    • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – S stamp for pressure boilers

    • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – U stamp for pressure vessels

    • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – Section IX

    • Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code Steel 12479550 (MIL-STD-3057)

    • Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code Aluminum 12472301 (MIL-STD-3057)

    • American Welding Society (AWS) welding certifications
        • All employed welders hold one of the following:
            • AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, D17.1

    • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant and registered
        • Approved for 1688 and 1689 work

    • Military Critical Technical Data registered

    • Certified small business

Welder Certifications

Most JWF Industries welders hold multiple certifications and may include:

    • Steel D1.1

    • Aluminum D1.2

    • Light Gage D1.3

    • Stainless Steel D1.6

    • Solder – AWS B2

    • Metalizing – AWS C2.2

    • ASME (Section IX)

    • Armor Plate

    • Aerospace Aluminum D17.1

    • Special metals include mild steel, Weldox, Hardox, and Strene

Awards and Recognition

Company Awards

Year Award/Recognition
2024

2024 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania

PA Business Central Top 100 Organizations
2023

2023 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania

US Best in Class Employer by Gallagher

PA Business Central Top 100 Organizations

JWF Defense Systems – BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems Partner2Win “AMPV Supplier of the Year” 

JWF Defense Systems – BAE Systems’ Partner2Win “Silver Supplier”

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control “Exceptional Small Business Performance” Award
2022

BAE Systems Supplier of the Year – M88A3 Program

PA Business Central Top 100 Organizations

US Best in Class Employer by Gallagher
2021

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

JWF Defense Systems – BAE Systems’ Partner2Win “Small Business Supplier of the Year”

JWF Defense Systems – BAE Systems’ Partner2Win “Bronze Supplier”
2020

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win “AMPV Supplier of the Year”

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations
2019

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

ETC – PA, Manufacturer of the Year, Oil & Gas Awards – Northeast Division

Cambria Regional Chamber Award – “Excellence in Business”
2018

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

Outstanding Veteran Community Support Award

ETC – PA, Manufacturer of the Year, Oil & Gas Awards

ETC – PA, featured on Fox Business Networks Manufacturing Marvels
2017 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations
2016

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

Pittsburgh Business Times – 2016 Family Business Award
2015

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

Southern Alleghenies Regional Award – Community Impact
2014 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations
2013 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations
2009 Honored in Permanent Congressional records
2008 Lockheed Martin Preferred Supplier Award
2007 Lockheed Martin Star Supplier Award
2005 Inter-Service Club Council of Greater Johnstown Pennsylvania Annual Achievement Award
2004 Voted Simply the Best Place to Work in Johnstown
2002 WCP Chapel of the 4 Chaplains Award
1999 Honored in Permanent Congressional records
1998 Arthur Anderson Award for “Motivating and Retaining Employees in Western Pennsylvania”
1997 Feature story in national documentary on Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) called “Follow that Dream”
1996 Greater Johnstown Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit Award

Professional Awards – William C. Polacek

Year Award/Recognition
2024 PA Business Central Top 100 People
2023

Pittsburgh Smart 50 Award Honoree

PA Business Central Top 100 People
2022

Pittsburgh Smart 50 Honoree; Sustainability Award Recipient

PA Business Central Top 100 Business People
2021 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People
2020

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People

Pittsburgh Smart 50 Award Honoree
2019 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People
2018 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People
2017

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People

Honorary Alumni Award – Mount Aloysius College
2016

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People

The Chapel of the Four Chaplains “Humanitarian Award” of the Legion of Honor
2015

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People

West End Lion’s Club – 2015 Hall of Fame Inductee

Smart Business “Smart 50” Honoree
2014

PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People

Young Professionals of the Alleghenies Entrepreneur of the Year

Governor’s ImPAct Award – Entrepreneurial Impact
2013 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People
2012 Junior Achievement’s National Bronze Leadership Award
2011 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People
2010 PA Business Central’s Top 100 Business People
2005

Johnstown Man of the Year

Recognized in State Senate and House of Representatives with Congratulatory Citations
2004 Featured in Forbes Magazine for entrepreneurial character and creating and keeping jobs in Johnstown, PA
1997

Cambria / Somerset Counties

Entrepreneur of the Year
1996 Western Pennsylvania Entrepreneur of the Year
1995 Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award
1994 Who’s Who in Business