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JWF Industries Named a 2025 Best Place to Work in PA

Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named JWF Industries as one of the

Best Places to Work in PA. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.

Johnstown, PA (October 8, 2025) – Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named JWF Industries as one of the Best Places to Work in PA. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.

Best Places to Work in PA identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in Pennsylvania in three categories: small employer (15-99 employees), medium employer (100-249) and large employer (250 or more). To be considered, companies must be a publicly or privately held business; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; have a facility in the state of Pennsylvania; have at least 15 full- or part-time employees working in Pennsylvania; and be in business a minimum of one year.

Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.

“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our employees,” said William C. Polacek, II, President of JWF Industries. “At JWF Industries, we believe that our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow—both personally and professionally. Being named a Best Place to Work is a true testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team. We are proud of this honor, but more importantly, we are proud of the people who made it possible. This recognition belongs to every member of the JWFamily.”

Tom Polacek, Executive Vice President of Employer of Choice, added “Being recognized as a Best Place to Work in PA for the third year in a row reflects the culture we strive for and our results-driven plan to be a company where people are eager to build their careers. Our goal is to ensure that every employee feels supported, respected, and empowered to succeed. This honor validates our efforts and inspires us to continue investing in our people, because when our employees thrive, our company and community also thrive.”

The final rankings will be announced at the Dec. 4 awards ceremony.

Winners will be profiled in a publication that will be inserted into the Dec. 5 issue of Central Penn Business Journal and the Dec. 15 issue of Lehigh Valley Business. The magazine will be available online at CPBJ.com. and LVB.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, CEO and Chairman of the Board of JWF Industries, started the company over 38 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.