60Frontier Galvanizing (frontiergalvanizing)
Joined 6 weeks ago from Buffalo, New York
For more than 75 years, Frontier Galvanizing, legally known as Frontier Hot-Dip Galvanizing, Inc., has stood as a trusted leader in corrosion protection. Based in Buffalo, the company delivers hot-dip galvanizing services that support infrastructure essential to daily life. Whether reinforcing a highway bridge, securing a stadium framework, or protecting utility networks, Frontier has earned its reputation through precision work and dedication to quality performance.
The company’s origins trace back to 1948, when it began on Austin Street, serving local contractors and manufacturers with reliable galvanizing solutions. Known for dependable artistry and practical service, Frontier quickly became an essential partner in Buffalo’s industrial growth. As the pace of infrastructure projects accelerated in the 1960s, it became clear that larger facilities were necessary to meet the new challenges and rising demand from the industry.
A significant turning point came in 1970, when Ray V. Pierce and a small group of shareholders acquired Frontier. Their vision expanded beyond the limitations of the original plant, focusing instead on the company’s potential to lead the region in galvanizing capacity. Soon, operations moved to Elmwood Avenue, into a facility with the scale and resources needed for larger and more technically demanding projects.
With the support of Ray’s brother, Lewis G. Pierce, the company grew steadily through a strategy of expanding both land and production capacity. These investments enabled Frontier to accommodate massive steel assemblies, handle high-volume orders, and deliver on tight construction schedules. This growth was matched by an expanding client base, ranging from state transportation departments to energy providers and public utilities.
Frontier’s reputation has been reinforced by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Advancements such as continuous flux treatment, hydrochloric acid regeneration, and environmentally friendly passivation methods have elevated efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Membership in galvanizing associations in the U.S. and abroad ensures that the company remains informed, adaptive, and aligned with international best practices.
Today, Frontier Galvanizing’s expertise is evident in projects like the Peace Bridge, the Queensboro Bridge, Daytona Motor Speedway, Boston’s Green Line Extension, and the Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium. Under the leadership of Lewis G. Pierce and his son Robert, the company continues to blend proven methods with new technologies, delivering corrosion protection solutions designed to endure for generations.