As a world leading Specialty Engineering and Construction Contractor focused on providing project solutions in the glass, industrial and power generation markets, HFT provides design, engineering, procurement and construction services, to support all project needs including full turnkey supply.

Since 1947, HFT has been delivering safe, reliable and quality project solutions from complete turnkey factories to expansions and additions, modernizations and upgrades as well as scheduled cold repairs, HFT is the ONE source partner you can rely on to safely and efficiently meet the requirements of your next project. 

HFT STATISTICS
• Experience: 74 Years+
• Engineered Value: $3.5B+
• Projects: 2,100+
• Countries: 47 
• Design-Build Process Lines: 300+
• Melting Capacity Installed in Last 10 Years: 21,000 TPD+

GLASS PRODUCTS  
• Furnaces up to 1,200 MTPD for Float Glass
• Furnaces up to 750 MTPD for Container Glass
• Other Furnaces up to 450 MTPD
• Tin Baths 
• Tin Bath Top Roll Machines & Coolers
• Container Glass Lehrs (Decorating and Annealing)

POWER PRODUCTS
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• Resilient Microgrids (Solar PV, Standby Generation, Energy Storage) Waste Heat to Power
• Biogas/RNG

GLASS SERVICES
• Full Turnkey (Greenfield or Brownfield) Projects and Glass Factories  
• Design, Planning & Engineering 
• Procurement and Logistics
• Construction & Installation
- Refractory / Steel / Building / Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Sheet Metal / Piping and more
- Furnace Hot Repairs and Overcoats
• Commissioning, Start Up and Training
• Ongoing Operational and Maintenance Support

POWER SERVICES
• Full Turnkey (Greenfield or Brownfield) Projects 
• Project Development
• Design, Planning & Engineering 
• Procurement and Logistics
• Construction & Installation
• Commissioning, Start Up and Training
• Ongoing Operational and Maintenance Support

GLASS MARKETS
• Float 
• Container 
• Fiberglass
• Tableware
• Pharmaceutical
• Pressware
• Sodium Silicate


HFT's headquarters in McMurray, PA, United States

Mark F. Piedmonte

Samuel Leaper

Jordan Baker

Bradford D. Hall

The Management Team at HFT is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery and company operations. This includes strategic business development within the glass and power markets, ensuring rigorous safety standards, managing the development and integration of systems and software, coordinating European service operations, procuring essential materials, and leading engineering efforts. Their collaborative work ensures that HFT maintains its reputation for delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality engineering and construction solutions worldwide.

Management Team

The Engineering Team at HFT is responsible for delivering comprehensive design, planning, and engineering solutions for projects in the glass, industrial, and power generation markets. Comprising experts like Sr. Staff Engineers and Senior Engineers across mechanical, structural/civil, and electrical disciplines, the team oversees the engineering phase of both greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring the integration of high-quality, safe, and efficient systems from initial concept through to final commissioning and operational support.

Engineering Team

The Leadership Team at HFT, comprising the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, CEO and President, and Chief Revenue Officer, is responsible for steering the company towards its strategic objectives. They set company-wide goals, oversee financial health, streamline operations, drive revenue growth, and ensure that all engineering and construction projects in the glass, industrial, and power generation markets are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Leadership Team

The Operations Team at HFT plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of all company projects. This team is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of ongoing construction and engineering projects, managing logistics, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating between different departments to optimize project efficiency. They work closely with on-site teams to ensure timely completion and operational excellence in every aspect of HFT’s specialty engineering and construction services.



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