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Chad Furfari Earns Journeyman Welding Papers
JWF Industries Employee Completes Apprenticeship Program
Johnstown, PA (July 25, 2025) JWF Industries is proud to announce that Chad Furfari, a dedicated employee and skilled tradesman, who has been a part of the JWFamily for over 11 years, has officially earned his journeyman welding papers. This certification marks a significant milestone in Chad’s career and reflects his hard work, commitment to excellence, and continued growth within the company.
“Chad’s achievement is a testament to his dedication and professional craftsmanship, living the 2025 JWF mantra of “Growing Together,” said William C. Polacek, CEO and Chairman of the Board of JWF Industries. “His dedication to mastering the craft of welding not only enhances his own career but also strengthens the capabilities of JWF as a whole. We’re incredibly proud of him and what this means for the future of skilled labor in our region.”
Bill Polacek (CEO & Chairman of the Board, Chad Furfari, Lynn Clement (Workforce Coordinator)
Chad’s achievement underscores JWF Industries’ ongoing investment in workforce development and technical training. As the company continues to expand its operations, certified and experienced professionals like Chad play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.
The JWF Welding Training Program is a state-approved apprenticeship program which has multiple components including hands-on welding training, independent book work, leadership training, and college level classes. The goal of the program is to develop welders into Lead Welders who can take on any challenge while obtaining their Pennsylvania State Welding Journeyman papers.
“Chad entered the apprenticeship program so that he had a deliberate path to not only improve his manufacturing skills – he also saw this as a step towards enhancing his leadership skills, which is exactly what the apprenticeship program was designed to do,” states Polacek. “Chad has a bright future at JWF and I look forward to him becoming more than he even thought he could become!”
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.
