Ace Wire Spring and Form
Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., Inc. is an American manufacturer of custom springs and wire forms, headquartered in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1939, the company supplies precision components for industries including power generation, aerospace, medical equipment, trailers, conveyor systems, and material handling.[1][2] HistoryAce Wire Spring & Form Co. was founded in 1939 by Richard D. Froehlich, initially serving local businesses in Pittsburgh's industrial sector.[3] The company expanded through the mid-20th century alongside growth in the steel and manufacturing industries in western Pennsylvania. In the 1990s, Ace gained wider attention when then-U.S. Senator Bob Dole visited the facility during his 1996 presidential campaign, highlighting the company as an example of American manufacturing.[4][5][6] By 2015, Ace was recognized as a Pittsburgh Family Business Award winner by the Pittsburgh Business Times.[7] The company celebrates major anniversaries, including its 80th in 2019[8] and its 85th in 2024.[9][10] OperationsAce manufactures compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, and a wide range of custom wire forms.[11] The company also produces specialty components such as hooks for industrial painting lines, wire forms for medical equipment, and trailer springs.[12] Its products are used in power generation equipment, aerospace systems, conveyor and material handling machinery, trailers, and medical applications.[13][1] Recognition- In 2015 and 2017, the company received Family Business Awards from the Pittsburgh Business Times.[14] - In 2019, engineering assistant Julie Bruno was recognized in MetalForming Magazine's Women of Excellence in Metal Forming & Fabricating awards.[15] The company's leadership had previously been honored with the same recognition in earlier years.[16] Community and Industry EngagementAce is active in industry organizations including the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI), National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM), and the Pittsburgh Technology Council.[1][17] The company participates annually in Manufacturing Day, opening its facility to students and the public as part of a nationwide initiative to promote manufacturing careers.[18][19] Ace has also partnered with Catalyst Connection, a regional nonprofit supporting manufacturers, including initiatives related to clean energy and workforce development.[20] References
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