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William Polacek, President & CEO: (814) 532-4116
Email: jtrabold@jwfi.com
JWF Industries Announces Promotion
Johnstown, PA (April 24, 2025). William C. Polacek, CEO and Chairman of the Board of JWF Industries is pleased to announce the promotion of David Scott to Executive Vice President of AI/Technology. Dave will lead the company’s strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence and technological innovation, continuing to position JWF Industries at the forefront of smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Dave has been with JWF for 25 years.
“Dave’s vision and leadership have already made a profound impact on our organization,” said Bill Polacek. “As EVP of AI and Technology, he will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible for our industry, customers, and employees. This promotion reflects JWF Industries’ ongoing commitment to its 2025 Theme, “Growing Together,” showing Dave’s dedication and leadership to JWF Industries as well as the community,” said Polacek.
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, CEO and Chairman of the Board 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 450 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.
