Ellwood National Forge

06/02/2026

On May 28th, Captain Young from the DDG-51 Navy program office visited ELWOOD National Forge and addressed the workforce, affirming the importance and critical need for the parts ENF is currently manufacturing for various naval platforms.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

ENF - proud supplier of the defense industrial base for decades.

05/11/2026

05/04/2026

Jill Jones graduated from Youngsville High School, then went on to earn her associate’s degree in business from Jamestown Business College in 1985. After graduation, Jill had a near 20-year career in the medical field, holding various positions from nurse’s aide, medical sales rep, to head of medical records.
In 1992, Jill married her husband, Todd, and they went on to have a family, welcoming daughters Courtney, Cristen, Ashley, and finally their son, Brady.
In 2003, Jill had the opportunity to switch gears and join ELLWOOD National Forge as a Production Clerk. And over the next 23 years, Jill’s dedication and growing skillset allowed her to flourish in various departments. From a Business Systems Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator, to a Purchasing Buyer, Jill’s knowledge of the business, business systems, as well as the critical nature of the defense parts ENF produces, made her an instrumental part of ENF’s continued growth and success. Jill doesn’t anticipate slowing down after retirement.
Outside of her 9 grandkids and 2 great grandkids' busy schedules, she has big plans for her garden, some home improvements, teaching exercise classes 3 days/week…and that doesn’t even include her and Todd’s travel wish list! Jill has her heart set on a 2-week trip to explore the Hawaiian Islands, a little R&R on a variety of Cruise Ships, and some mighty adventures as they camp across the country! Congrats on your retirement, Jill, and don’t forget to send us a postcard!

04/28/2026

We recently purchased t-shirts for all employees in recognition of every individual’s contribution in support of producing mission-critical parts specific to the United States Military and the global impact their efforts have yielded. Thank you, team!

04/24/2026

Here is a recap video from our event as we celebrated attaining the OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) compliance!

04/15/2026

We are so excited to announce that Ellwood National Forge recently attained OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) compliance!

Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize employers and workers who have strong safety and health programs and low injury rates. In VPP, employers, workers, and OSHA work together to prevent injuries and illnesses through training, hazard prevention, and active involvement from both management and employees.

For Ellwood National Forge, it is a partnership and commitment to making sure our team members go home to their families the same way they came in every day.

Safety First. Every Task. Every Time.

This has been a long work in progress, and we are so proud to celebrate this accomplishment today!

04/06/2026

Ann Stakelum was born and raised in Randolph, NY. After high school, Ann married her husband Richard and began her career at Bush Industries as a Quality Control Inspector until 1990. Ann transitioned to Cummins Engine Company in 1995, and in 2003 joined the ELLWOOD family, Crankshaft division, holding various quality positions. In 2017, Ann took a QC Analyst position at ELLWOOD National Forge, where she was responsible for ensuring our products meet strict quality, safety and compliance standards via inspection and testing analysis.

After 43 years in the workforce, Ann is looking forward to retirement. Her “off the clock” to-do list entails new adventures with her husband and two sons, Logan and Tyler. She plans to take her show on the road, camping in the nation's various state and national parks, working on some home improvements, and tending to the bounties of her large garden.

We, at ENF, thank you for your years of service and wish you all the happiness in your retirement, Ann!

04/01/2026

Delivering superior results.