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JWC Environmental
JWC Environmental is a other based in Costa Mesa, founded 1973; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
JWC Environmental
JWC Environmental is a world leader in solids reduction, wastewater treatment, and product destruction for municipal and industrial applications.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1973
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Costa Mesa
Corporate office
Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Additional offices
Santa Ana, CA, United States · Cheshire, United Kingdom · Kunshan, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who founded JWC Environmental?
Joseph W. (Woodie) Chambers Jr. founded the company in 1973 as Disposable Waste Systems in Santa Ana, California. The business grew from his garage after he identified a need for solids-reduction equipment in wastewater treatment (per JWC).
What is the Muffin Monster?
The Muffin Monster is the world's first dual-shafted sewage grinder, patented in September 1977. It grinds solids in wastewater streams to prevent clogs and protect downstream equipment. JWC has sold tens of thousands of Muffin Monster units since its introduction.
Is JWC Environmental still privately owned?
No. Windjammer Capital Investors acquired JWC from the Chambers family in August 2011. In January 2018, Sulzer, a publicly-traded Swiss industrial engineering company (SIX: SUN), completed its acquisition of JWC Environmental (per JWC).
What manufacturing locations does JWC operate?
JWC has ISO 9001-certified factories in Santa Ana, California; Cheshire, United Kingdom; and Kunshan, China. The Santa Ana factory is at 2600 S Garnsey Street, while headquarters is at 2850 S. Red Hill Ave., Suite 125 (per JWC).
Which industries does JWC serve?
JWC serves municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater, food processing, agricultural, marine, and general facility management sectors. The company also supplies equipment for energy and recycling applications (per JWC).
How many patents does JWC hold?
JWC reports receiving over 70 patents for product innovation. The firm has also won the Water Environment Federation's Innovative Technology Award five times, more than any other wastewater equipment manufacturer (per JWC).
Does JWC offer service and repair support?
Yes. JWC provides spare parts, factory repairs, field rebuilds, technology upgrades, and a preventative maintenance program. Its service team travels to customer sites for inspections and equipment servicing.
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