About Us

Overview
Background

The company was formed by an acquisition of existing companies, bringing together over 40 years of industrial knowledge and experience. Additional capabilities and services have been developed at the request of our customers. James Frank, Managing Partner and CEO, acquired BW Fabricators in 2000, which specialized in heavy fabrication, production welding, and field services.

In 2004, Custom Metals was acquired and became Sharp Iron, specializing in sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, and assembly. In 2010, a low-voltage electrical controls operation, Armor Controls, was developed within Sharp Iron.

The four brands: BW Fabricators, BW Services, Sharp Iron and Armor Control, merged in 2011 under the umbrella of Sharp Iron Group. Michael Stanford joined the company in 2014 as partner and President, bringing over 15 years of OEM aerospace manufacturing experience to the company.

While we still maintain the four Sharp Iron Group brands, in 2015 the company further refined its operational strategy by retiring the BW and Armor Controls names. All operations now fly under the Sharp Iron Group flag.

In 2022, Sharp Iron Group launched Delta T Thermal Solutions. Delta T is the global producer of the PLATECOIL®, MAXCHANGER®, AND ECONOCOIL® heat transfer product lines.

These products have an 80+ year legacy of proven success around the world and we are honored to carry on that legacy for decades to come. Learn more about this new company at deltatthermal.com.
Facilities

Sharp Iron Group operates two manufacturing plants in Wichita Falls, TX, totaling almost 200,000 square feet. The Hatton Road Plant specializes in sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, small weldments, and assembly. The Reilly Road Plant specializes in heavy fabrication projects, assembly, and painting. Our breadth of internal capability enables us to provide high-quality, cost-effective, delivery-focused solutions for our customers.

Sharp Iron Group operates under an ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified Quality Management System. We also maintain ASME pressure vessel certification (Section VIII, Div 1), on-site CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), on-site NACE II Inspector (coatings and surface finish) and several other customer-specific certifications. In addition, our Hatton Road Plant is ITAR registered and DD2345 certified.
The Bedrock of Our Operation

Our Mission

Our mission is to operate with an overall philosophy of INTEGRITY and LONG-TERM PERSPECTIVE.

To accomplish this, we must be HONEST in our communications, FAIR in our business practices and unwavering in our commitment to ETHICAL principles.

We will do this regardless of the cost, but expect that often the long-term benefits of integrity will help us thrive.

Our Quality Commitment

Sharp Iron Group is committed to meeting or exceeding our customer’s expectations.

We will commit the resources necessary to ensure compliance with requirements and to continuously improve our processes and services.

OUR OPERATIONAL TOUCHSTONES

Excellence = Quality always. Urgency = On-time, every time.

We are committed to these standards that, if achieved every time, will ensure that we exceed our customers’ expectations in the most efficient and profitable way possible.

These touchstones should be deeply embedded into the culture of our operations. Our customers should think of excellence and urgency when they think of Sharp Iron Group. If we cannot say with confidence that this is true, we still have work to do.

The 5 C's

We believe there are five key areas in which we must always concentrate to be successful – the 5 C’s.

CUSTOMERS – What needs are we meeting and for whom?

COWORKERS – Who is on our team? Who can help ? Who needs help?

COMMUNICATION – What, how and with whom do we need to share to accomplish the job?

CORE COMPETENCIES – What will people pay us for that we are both passionate about and great at doing?

COMPENSATION – Are we watching our pricing, costs and financial performance to ensure long-term growth and a quality workplace?

Sharp Iron Group

A Legacy of Success

Overview

Background

Facilities

The Bedrock of Our Operation