Plate

AR steel for extreme, high-impact wear conditions

Ultimate chromium carbide plate for extreme wear resistance, durability, and moderate impact performance

Industry-leading abrasion resistant pipe lasting up to 6x longer

Wear resistant pipe lasting up to 2x longer

Top-of-the-line couplings, flanges, weld rings, end grooves, and reducers

Rugged, customizable diversion valves for improved safety, efficiency, and reduced downtime

pipe

Bar & Pin

Triloy alloy shafting bar for unmatched strength, machinability, and durability

Special treated pins for ultimate wear resistance and toughness

Welding Consumables

Superior joining for high-strength metals

Versatile welding solution for high-strength and corrosion-resistant metals

Economical hard-facing alloy for balanced impact and abrasion resistance

Superior metal-cored welding for exceptional impact and abrasion resistance

Premium chromium carbide welding for exceptional wear resistance

OUR COMPANY

WORLD-CLASS WEAR SOLUTIONS NOW IN INDIA

We produce and distribute our high-quality wear components from Belagavi, Karnataka, to support infrastructure development across India. Local inventory and distribution allow for rapid delivery of our piping products across the country. 
Safety is a core value of EWCFI.  The well-being of our team, customers, and end-users is the top priority guiding all of our activities. 

FOUR STATE OF THE ART LOCATIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

EWCFI’s processing facilities are designed to meet your needs. With locations in Birmingham, Alabama; Elko, Nevada; Chicago, Illinois; and Port Washington, Wisconsin; we service a wide range of customers around the world. Our state-of-the-art facilities, combined with some of the most experienced people in the industry, not only ensure a quality product but give us the capability to meet your most demanding requirements – outperforming and outlasting the competition.

our values

COMMITMENT. TEAMWORK. IMPACT.

EXPERTISE

  • Over 75+ years of concrete placement experience
  • Global production, distribution and knowledge
  • High-quality products, engineered for durability

PEOPLE

  • In-house engineering
  • Continuous education & training of our employees
  • Partnership from estimate to fulfillment
  • Highly responsive customer service
  • Value-driven employees who prioritize safety & quality

PRODUCTS

  • India-based manufacturing and distribution
  • Precision engineering and production
  • Less downtime yields higher productivity
  • Products for any job and all budgets
  • Tested worldwide with decades of proven performance

PROCESS

  • Precise project planning
  • Certified beyond ISO 9001
  • Lean Management System
  • Environmentally friendly

PIPELINE DURABILITY EQUALS SUSTAINABILITY

LASTS LONGER

LESS DOWNTIME

SAVES MORE

EWCFI IS A CFI COMPANY

LEARN ABOUT CFI HISTORY

1948
Esser Twin Pipes founded.
1960
In 1968, 1% of US contractors used concrete pumps. By 1970, that would grow to 12%. Advances by Con Forms in pumping technology and components were important contributions.
1969
Con Forms (1969) and Tricon (1968) founded.
1972
Con Forms issued patent for the first Hevi-Duty Snap Coupling. First concrete mini-placer developed by Con Forms.
1972
In 1972, Tricon introduces Tri-Braze to the market.
1974
Con Forms recognizes customers' need for a national organization to help define best practices and safety standards. Con Forms becomes a Founding Member of American Concrete Pumping Assoc. (ACPA).
1980
ESSER develops Twin Pipe technology and enters OEM market for concrete pumps.
1984
First hydraulic shut off and diversion valves introduced by Con Forms.
1987
Super-C® clad plate and Super-X® shafting products launched at Tricon.
1989
Ultra Tech is developed under Con Forms to offer an alternative for large diameter abrasive applications.
1990
Ultra Tech Piping Solutions drives Continuous Growth through expansion into industrial applications including Mining and Pulp & Paper.
1993
Con Forms invests in advanced technology with installation of Induction Bender + Heat Treating machine at Grafton, WI facility.
1994
Ultra III and Twin Wall boom kits offered by Con Forms in North America.
1995
Ultra Tech 600 abrasion-resistant pipe introduced. ESSER expands globally into USA market.
1997
Con Forms introduces Chrome Carbide Lined Elbows for Concrete Pump Trucks.
1998
Con Forms becomes a founding member of the Concrete Pump Manufacturers Assoc. (CPMA).
2002
Con Forms issued patent for Connecting Coupling Units with a hardened inner wall to efficiently deliver abrasive concrete.
2004
Con Forms issued patent for the first Concrete Hose Shut-Off Valve. Developed to improve job site safety for our customers and their crews.
2005
Con Forms issued patent for the first Tapered Boom Hose allowing smoother flow and safer operation.
2008
Con Forms selected as the official concrete pumping pipe supplier for new World Trade Center construction, reflecting our status as the producer of the safest and most durable piping solutions in the industry.
2013
ESSER acquired by Construction Forms USA​ to drive international growth and expand customer options in North America.
2015
Madison Industries purchases Tricon from Kennametal Inc.
2017
First Spider concrete placers brought to North American market by Con Forms.
2018
Con Forms' customers voice need for new valve technology. Con Forms Engineering develops and patents Flexible Concrete Hose Shut Off Valve - the AirCuff.
2020
H.I.G. Capital invests in the CFI portfolio of companies including Con Forms, Ultra Tech Pipe and Esser Twin Pipes.
2021
New CEO Stefan Brosick arrives. Brand positioning of Mission Critical Applications under "CFI" begins.
2022
Con Forms expands with facility in Texas to better service top customers in largest US market for concrete pumping.
2023
H.I.G. Capital completes Tricon merger with Con Forms. Expanded CFI product line offers customers world-class wear solutions in abrasion-resistant steel plate and piping systems.
2024
Esser Twin Pipes celebrates 75 years in operation. Tricon integrates the Ultra Tech brand to capitalize on unified sales teams and services to top customers.
2024
CFI Companies, Con Forms and Tricon Wear Solutions, celebrate 55 years in operation.
2025
CFI creates EWCFI to begin India market expansion.
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