JADCO'S LATEST NEWS
JADCO LOOKS FORWARD TO AISTECH 2026 IN PITTSBURGH
Maddie Mawhinney2026-03-20T11:05:17-04:00JADCO is heading to AISTech 2026 in Pittsburgh, where steel industry professionals from around the world will gather to explore new technologies, ideas, and solutions. Visit Booth 852 to learn how JADCO wear steel products help improve uptime, maintenance performance, and equipment life in demanding steel applications.
MEET JADCO PROS AT COAL PRO TEC
Maddie Mawhinney2026-03-20T11:05:05-04:00JADCO is heading to CoalProTec 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky, where coal preparation professionals will gather to explore solutions for uptime, maintenance, and plant performance. Visit Booth 516 to learn how JADCO wear steel products help coal operations reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
JADCO TO ATTEND THE 2026 WEST VIRGINIA COAL SHOW
Maddie Mawhinney2026-03-20T11:04:50-04:00Meet with JADCO PROS at the 2026 West Virginia Coal Show in Charleston West Virginia. We will be happy to discuss how our wear steel will optimize your coal operation and make your team more productive.
CONEXPO CON/AGG 2026
Maddie Mawhinney2026-03-20T10:08:42-04:00Start the year out right with ConExpo/ConAgg & JADCO Manufacturing. Come visit with us and see how JADCO can extend the life and speed up your operations.
GCAA MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP & EXPO
Maddie Mawhinney2025-12-15T13:10:11-05:00The GCAA is a strong, unified voice that makes a difference for the aggregates industry. Their members include producers, trucking division members and associate members that all can take advantage of JADCO's extensive product line.
MINEXCHANGE 2026
Maddie Mawhinney2025-12-15T13:05:49-05:00Discover the resources, knowledge and people to take you to the next level at the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo.
2026 Precast Show
Maddie Mawhinney2025-12-10T12:38:23-05:00Start the year out right with JADCO Manufacturing. Come visit with us and see how JADCO can extend the life and speed up your concrete operation at the Precast Show.
Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin 2025
Maddie Mawhinney2025-07-17T14:20:34-04:00We’re closing out the year with one more essential stop—Wisconsin Dells, where JADCO Manufacturing will participate in the Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin (APW) Conference on December 5, 2025. If you’re involved in the aggregate, construction, or materials industries, this is your chance to explore practical solutions for tough wear...
86th Glass Problems Conference and Symposium
Maddie Mawhinney2025-09-11T13:27:13-04:00This fall, JADCO Manufacturing will take part in one of the glass industry’s most respected technical gatherings—the 86th Glass Problems Conference & Symposium, held October 6–9, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. Come visit with us and see how JADCO can extend the life and speed up your operation.
National Slag Association Annual Meeting 2025
Maddie Mawhinney2025-07-17T12:29:49-04:00From September 15 to 18, 2025, JADCO Manufacturing will attend the National Slag Association (NSA) Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. Set in one of Florida’s most scenic destinations, this annual event brings together the top minds and companies shaping the future of slag and steel processing.
JADCO’s Latest Equipment Investment
JADCO • Rich F.2025-08-20T13:51:13-04:00JADCO announced a powerful new addition to our manufacturing floor: the Faccin Rolls. Made in Italy, these rolls are renowned worldwide for their unmatched strength and precision for bending high strength steel. Standing over 14 feet tall, the Faccin Rolls feature a heavier-duty hydraulic system, giving us greater forming capacity...
Bluefield Coal Show 2025
Maddie Mawhinney2025-07-17T11:11:42-04:00We’re heading to the heart of coal country! From September 9–12, 2025, JADCO Manufacturing will be at the Bluefield Coal Show in Bluefield, West Virginia. If you're involved in mining, coal processing, or material handling, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
Forest Products & Machinery Expo 2025
Maddie Mawhinney2025-07-17T14:57:12-04:00Join JADCO Manufacturing at the 2025 Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO in Nashville! Get ready for the wood product event of the year! From August 6-8, 2025, JADCO Manufacturing will be at the 38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment EXPO at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether...
JADCO Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Distribution Partnership in India
Maddie Mawhinney2025-06-06T12:30:07-04:00May 25, 2025 – Harmony, PA — JADCO Manufacturing Inc., a recognized leader in wear-resistant solutions, proudly announces its exclusive distribution partnership with Armour Corporation, solidifying its presence in India and ensuring customers in the region receive only genuine JADCO products and support. As the only authorized dealer and exclusive...
US COAL SHOW 2025
Maddie Mawhinney2025-04-18T09:40:35-04:00JADCO Manufacturing to Showcase Cutting-Edge Wear Steel Solutions at the 2025 US Coal Show JADCO Manufacturing is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events in the coal industry—the 2025 US Coal Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, taking place from June 3-5, 2025. As a leading provider of wear steel...
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Creating Your Wear Plate Action Plan
JADCO • Rich F.2026-04-14T09:21:57-04:00A large paper mill maintenance manager was recently thrust into leading the woodyard maintenance department. He was out of his element and nearly overwhelmed with responsibilities where he had no prior experience.He had been trained as an electrician who worked his way up to Electrical & Instrumentation supervisor. The...
Why Higher-Priced Wear Plate Can Be the Lowest-Cost Choice
JADCO • Rich F.2026-04-08T10:05:31-04:00At first glance, most wear resistant steel looks similar. That visual similarity leads many buyers to assume one plate will perform much like another, and that pricing should be nearly the same across the board.This is a common assumption, that often becomes expensive.In severe abrasion and impact applications, the...
Coal Prep Applications
JADCO • Rich F.2026-03-20T16:16:40-04:00JADCO Manufacturing began in August 1980, dedicated to serving the West Virginia and Pennsylvania coal industry. Make plans to stop by our booth today and discover how we help coal operations reduce downtime and boost productivity!The hard working folks living in coal country do not just demand tough wear solutions....
Go With The Flow…CHROMEWELD FLOW
JADCO • Rich F.2026-03-16T19:35:15-04:00Is the material you are moving wearing out your piping? JADCO has the answer to premature wear and equipment failures. CHROMEWELD™ FLOW is a unique piping system ideal for material movement with high levels of abrasion resistance. It is a premium grade of chromium carbide wear pipe, providing up to...
JADCO LOOKS FORWARD TO AISTECH 2026 IN PITTSBURGH
Maddie Mawhinney2026-03-20T11:05:17-04:00JADCO is heading to AISTech 2026 in Pittsburgh, where steel industry professionals from around the world will gather to explore new technologies, ideas, and solutions. Visit Booth 852 to learn how JADCO wear steel products help improve uptime, maintenance performance, and equipment life in demanding steel applications.
Don’t Confuse A514 or T-1® Steel with Wear Resistant Steel
JADCO • Rich F.2026-03-12T12:15:19-04:00The majority of excavator buckets are made of A514 or T-1 ® steel. This week we are providing additional information because most data on several steel websites are not only inaccurate, a few are outright misleading. Here is information on A514 steel: A514 is an ASTM / AISI standard...
Making Things Simple
JADCO • Rich F.2026-03-12T12:14:25-04:00Apple founder, Steve Jobs, understood people want products that are simple, intuitive, easy to use and accessible. Jobs always focused on how a customer wanted to use a product; unlike the other tech ‘experts’, who designed a product for their own uses. JADCO Is Not Focused On Selling Wear Plate Although...
2026 ConExpo-Con/Agg Is On…NOW
JADCO • Rich F.2026-03-03T16:19:53-05:00Stop by JADCO’s CONEXPO CON / AGG Booth C-22504, Central Hall. Check Out Our Products And Talk To Our JADCO PROS. https://jadcomfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/concon-2.mp4 Next week kicks off the 2026 ConExpo Con/Agg held in Las Vegas March 3-7, 2026. You will find JADCO Mfg., Inc. in the Central Hall, booth C-22504. When Your Asphalt & Concrete...
