Overview
Ward MFG · Knowledge Base
About Ward MFG
News & Sources
Local news video report on the impact of the Ward Manufacturing closure on the Blossburg community and surrounding businesses
Distributor announcement — Ward MFG product line discontinued, impact on supply chain
Trade press coverage of ASC acquisition of Ward MFG from Proterial America — pipe fittings, nipples, and joining components
Official press release — Rytoriacap/Lexhar Holdings acquisition of the Blossburg facility from ASC
Industry coverage — Rytoria/Lexhar Holdings circular metal processing strategy and the Blossburg acquisition
Facility Summary
The Ward MFG campus consists of three interconnected plants spanning a significant land area in Tioga County, PA. The facility was previously used for sintered metal parts manufacturing (powder metallurgy process) under the Hitachi operation.
| Plant | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Plant 1 — Foundry | Primary sintering and manufacturing operations | Post-auction, equipment partially removed |
| Plant 2 — Stock Room | Raw materials storage and supply support for Plant 1 | Partially stocked |
| Plant 3 — Post-Production | Finishing, threading, unloading, holding stock. Admin/engineering/marketing offices. | Active — offices in use |
Current Status
Following the January–February 2026 auction, the facility is in a post-production transition phase. Ward Supply Co. is evaluating assets, managing remaining inventory, and developing a plan for the facility's future use.
Press & Media
Industry profile — how Ward MFG addressed contractor pain points in the piping/pipefitting market
Company profile covering Ward MFG's product line, distribution network, and market position
Local news coverage of the facility closure and transition — context for the 2025 acquisition
Industry — People & Companies of Note
Key players in the regional recycling, scrap, and industrial space. Same area, same industry — worth knowing.
Major scrap/recycling entrepreneur in Tioga County. Owner of Upstate Shredding (Owego, NY). Known philanthropist in the region. Directly adjacent market.
Weitsman diversified into crypto mining via Viridium — shows how major recyclers are leveraging industrial power infrastructure.
10 MW crypto mining operation near Owego NY, linked to Weitsman. Relevant as example of industrial repurposing in the same county.
Video of a major industrial plant in Tioga County. $20M investment announced June 10, 2024. Same region as Ward MFG. Worth watching for context on local industrial activity.