What makes EFS unique
Erie Forge and Steel, Inc., located in Erie, PA, distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to quality, national defense, and American manufacturing. As a major supplier of new and refurbished marine propulsion components, the company plays a critical role in supporting the United States Navy’s fleet — including aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, and support ships.
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What sets Erie Forge and Steel apart is its ability to deliver American-made products that meet the most demanding military and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) standards. In partnership with Lehigh Heavy Forge, Erie Forge and Steel handles the full production process — from forging and heat treating to machining, cladding, welding, and final assembly of marine shafts up to 70 feet in length.
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This specialized expertise, particularly in meeting MIL-S-23284 and ABS requirements, ensures that every product contributes directly to the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of the U.S. Navy. Employees at Erie Forge and Steel take pride in knowing their work directly supports national defense and upholds the highest standards of American industry.
Our History
Expanding Products & Services Over Time
Erie Forge and Steel (EFS) tapped its initial heat on May 17, 1918. Its original mission was to supply forgings in support of the nation’s military and defense efforts. Early products included gun barrels, cannons, large crankshafts, and steam engines. EFS soon became the number one supplier of propulsion shafting for U.S. Navy warships—a distinction it still holds today.
In addition to these forged components, EFS operated a foundry that supplied propellers and shaft struts for these same vessels. This foundry, however, closed in 1976.
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In 1990, employees formed an ESOP and purchased the company. EFS continued its core business while expanding its capabilities to utilize immense melting and forging capacity, becoming a leader in the supply of steel ingots and semi-forged products.
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In 2001, EFS became a wholly owned subsidiary of WHEMCO Inc. and ceased all melting and forging operations. The company refocused its business and reaffirmed its commitment to the nation’s defense industrial base as the premier propulsion shafting supplier to the United States Navy. In addition to supplying new shafts, EFS is also the leading non-Navy facility for the repair and refurbishment of main propulsion shafting for both nuclear and non-nuclear vessels.
Diverse Products
Our History of Serving Various Industries
Erie Forge & Steel is a vital member of the Park Corporation family of interrelated companies. This diverse group manufactures non-military custom and specialty products that serve dozens of national and international markets, including electrical, heavy industry, nuclear, and shipbuilding.
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These products and services span the full spectrum—from the manufacture, remanufacture, or repair of a single part to the completion of complex assemblies. Park Corporation has the tools, technologies, experience, and skilled staff fully operational to meet these demands.
