Our History
1953
William R. Braddock founded Braddock Metallurgical in Carteret, NJ, with a simple but enduring mission: to help our customers succeed.
1964
Braddock expands its reach with the opening of Braddock Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, marking the company's first step beyond the mainland.
1970
The Carteret operation relocates to Bridgewater, NJ, setting the stage for continued growth in the Northeast.
1984
Braddock heads south with the establishment of its Jacksonville, FL facility, bringing responsive heat-treating services to a new region.
1996
The Tampa facility opens, deepening Braddock's presence across Florida and its commitment to serving customers throughout the Southeast.
1998
Braddock Metallurgical Georgia brings the company's trusted quality and service to the Atlanta market.
2008
Two locations open in a single year. Daytona Beach, FL, expands the Florida network, while the Boynton Beach facility launches Braddock Aerospace Services, extending capabilities into the aerospace sector.
2012
The Tampa facility moves into a larger facility to accommodate growing demand for additional equipment and expanded capabilities.
2013
The corporate office relocated from the Jacksonville facility to Daytona to provide more space for a growing corporate team.
2015
Braddock continues to grow with the opening of its Charlotte, NC facility, strengthening its footprint across the Southeast.
2018
After 20 years in the Atlanta Facility, regional growth and manufacturing demand necessitated a move into a larger facility to create room for expanded operations and future investment.
2023
Braddock Metallurgical proudly celebrates 70 years of family ownership, trusted partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to helping customers succeed.
The Legacy
Braddock Metallurgical was founded in 1953 by William R. Braddock with a simple but enduring mission: to help our customers succeed. From humble beginnings with a single salt pot furnace in New Jersey, the company was built on the belief that exceptional service, technical expertise, and a well-trained workforce would deliver lasting value for customers. That philosophy became the foundation of Braddock and continues to define the company more than 70 years later.
As the business grew, William’s sons, Bill and Steve, carried that commitment into the next generation. Under their leadership, Braddock expanded beyond its New Jersey roots into the Southeast and Puerto Rico, growing from a local operation into a company with eight facilities. Along the way, Braddock continued to invest in advanced equipment, innovative processes, and a highly skilled workforce while strengthening its reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.
Today, Braddock proudly continues as a third-generation family business led by Clay and Griff Braddock. Their leadership reflects a deep understanding of manufacturing, metallurgy, and customer expectations, along with a continued commitment to innovation and operational excellence. By combining modern technology with decades of hands-on experience, they ensure Braddock remains a trusted partner to customers across a wide range of industries.
From one salt pot furnace to eight facilities, Braddock’s story is one of steady growth, long-term relationships, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. While the company has expanded from New Jersey into the Southeast and Puerto Rico, its commitment has never changed: help our customers succeed.
