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JWF Defense Systems, LLC named Quality Supplier of the Year by BAE Systems at its sixth annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium

Johnstown, PA — November 19, 2024 — JWF Defense Systems, LLC was named Quality Supplier of the Year at BAE Systems’ suppler symposium on November 12, 2024, for its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year. JWF Defense Systems, LLC’s contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality, on-time deliveries to customers.

“The current conflicts across the globe have mandated faster deliveries and drives for efficiencies for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of Operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “As we continue to ramp, partnering with a supply chain who shares our commitment and passion for the warfighter is table stakes.”

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their achievements in operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for our warfighters.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a global defense, aerospace, and security company. We employ nearly 41,000 people across the U.S. and deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce, and deliver as we strive to protect our servicemen and women during combat. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

About JWF Defense Systems

William Polacek, President & CEO of JWF Industries and JWF Defense Systems, commented, “To win Quality Supplier of the Year from an organization that has hundreds of suppliers is quite humbling. This is done through the professionalism of our JWFamily with skilled craftsmen and craftswomen, business development, project management, supply chain, operations, and quality – working as a team, focusing on our customer and our war fighter. One hundred percent of the credit goes to our professionals at all levels at JWF Industries.”

JWF Defense Systems is part of JWF Industries, a metal centric product manufacturer with a wide array of capabilities in metal manufacturing located in Johnstown, PA for over 37 years. The company has over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in seven locations. JWF Defense has been supporting prototypes, low volume, and high-volume build-to-print production on a variety of programs both nationally and internationally by designing, developing, and integrating programs for the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies. The company is dedicated to its employees, its communities, and its global customers in the energy, commercial, and defense industries. Additional information can be found at www.jwfi.com/defense.

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; and Edenton, NC.

Founder William (Bill) Polacek, President and Chief Executive 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, and defense industries. To learn more about JWF Industries, visit www.jwfi.com.