Our History

Goldsborough and Vansant, Inc. was incorporated on September 9, 1927 in the state of Pennsylvania to serve primarily as a manufacturer's representative of industrial products for the steel, oil, mining and building trades. Present management assumed control in 1971, with William K Julin, Jr. eventually acquiring 100% of the outstanding capital stock.

As the business prospered, the Butler Forge and Metal Works division was formed in 1965 to mark the company’s entry into the manufacturing end of the business. Management felt that the increased volume of maintenance related business for critical parts required the need for its own plant to better control quality, service and competitive pricing.

Donora Door Repair Division was formed in September 2003 to provide complete repair and reconditioning services for coke oven doors. The Butler Forge and Metal Works division is capable of manufacturing all the spare parts required for the coke oven door-reconditioning program

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