Ace Wire Spring & Form Co. Hosts Shaler Middle School for National Manufacturing Day

On October 3rd, 2025, Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., Inc. proudly celebrated National Manufacturing Day by opening our doors to students from Shaler Middle School. Each year, Manufacturing Day gives companies like ours the opportunity to inspire the next generation of manufacturers, highlight the importance of American manufacturing, and showcase the innovation that drives our industry forward.

Inspiring Future Innovators

The students toured our McKees Rocks facility, where they saw firsthand how custom springs, precision wire forms, and complex spring assemblies are manufactured. By engaging directly with our engineers and production team, students learned how the parts we make are used across industries including trailers, medical devices, lawncare equipment, power generation, and material handling.

We believe experiences like this are essential to help young people understand the many career paths available in modern manufacturing. From design assistance and engineering support to hands-on machine operation, today’s manufacturing careers require creativity, problem-solving, and advanced technical skills.

Why We Participate in Manufacturing Day

At Ace Wire Spring, we see Manufacturing Day as more than just a one-day event. It is part of our ongoing commitment to:

• Workforce Development – Encouraging students to explore careers in manufacturing, engineering, and the skilled trades.

• STEM Education – Showing how science, technology, engineering, and math connect directly to real-world applications.

• Community Engagement – Supporting local schools and organizations by providing educational opportunities outside the classroom.

• American Manufacturing Leadership – Demonstrating how a family-owned company with more than 85 years of history continues to invest in people, technology, and the future.

Building Connections for the Future

By hosting Shaler Middle School, we continue to build strong ties between manufacturers, educators, and the community. These partnerships are vital to ensuring the next generation understands not only what we make, but why it matters.

As a Pittsburgh-based custom spring and wire form manufacturer, Ace Wire Spring & Form Co. is proud to contribute to the future of U.S. manufacturing. We look forward to welcoming more schools, students, and future innovators in the years ahead.

RJ Froehlich

Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., Inc. is dedicated to educating the world about the critical role springs play in everyday life and industrial innovation. From small mechanisms to large-scale machinery, springs are everywhere—and our mission is to grow our business by helping others understand their importance and potential.

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