Our History
From a two-car garage in 1950 to a fourth-generation manufacturing partner. 75+ years of innovation and quality.
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The HFW Story
Our Beginnings
Pioneers in Surface Enhancement
Founded as Hard Face Welding & Machine Company Incorporated in 1950, the company adopted its current name, HFW Industries, Incorporated, in 1992.
HFW was established to apply wear and corrosion-resistant metal coatings to machinery to make parts last longer. One of the pioneers in the application of metallizing coatings, HFW continues to be a trusted partner with our state-of-the-art thermal spray department, including HVOF, plasma spray, and electric arc services.
Machining of thermal spray coatings and weld overlays was quickly introduced to provide a comprehensive service, with precision grinding later added to offer a true one-source equipment component manufacturing and rebuilding solution.
Key Milestones
75+ Years of Growth
Founded as Hard Face Welding & Machine Company Incorporated
Established in a two-car garage in Buffalo, NY, applying wear and corrosion-resistant metal coatings to industrial machinery.
First Rokide® Licensee
Became the first commercial licensee of the Norton Rokide® ceramic coating process, pioneering thermal spray technology.
Moved to Current Facility
Relocated to our current facility in Buffalo, providing room for continued growth and capability expansion.
National Expansion
As the local industrial base shifted, we leveraged our technical expertise to expand our customer base across the Eastern U.S.
Climate-Controlled Expansion
Added 8,000 sq. ft. of climate-controlled space for specific customer applications and precision inspection.
Renamed HFW Industries
Adopted our current name, HFW Industries, Incorporated, reflecting our expanded capabilities and global reach.
ISO 9001 Certified
Achieved ISO 9001 registration, formalizing our longstanding commitment to quality management.
Global One-Source Partner
Serving customers across North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with nearly 70 employees and four generations of family leadership.
From Local to Global
A Growing Customer Base
In the 1950s and 1960s, our customer base mainly consisted of manufacturing facilities throughout Western New York, including chemical, power generation, printing, automotive OEM, and metal processing plants.
As the local industrial base shifted in the 1970s, we expanded by leveraging our technical expertise in hardfacing and thermal spraying to serve companies across the Eastern U.S.
By emphasizing our ability to provide one-source equipment manufacturing and rebuilding using metal, ceramic, cermet, and carbide coatings, our customer base has become truly global, spanning North America, South America, the European Union, Australia, and Asia.
Family Owned
Four Generations Strong
HFW Industries is privately owned, with three generations currently involved in the business. We currently employ nearly 70 people, including skilled trades (machinists, welders, etc.), engineers, supervisors, management, and support staff.
Attribution Statements
- Rokide® is a registered trademark of SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
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Whether you need new equipment, component rebuilds, or advanced surface coatings, HFW Industries delivers long-lasting, high-performance solutions.