Performance Forge, Inc.

Performance is more than our name; it is in everything we do. Experience the difference!

• 40,000 Square Feet of Manufacturing
• Founded in 1995 with decades of Forging Experience
• 3 Mechanical Forging Presses
• 1,600 Tons, 2,000 Tons and 3,500 Tons
• Specialties: Forged Side-Relief Pistons, Precision Aluminum Forgings and Precision Titanium Forgings

At Performance Forge, we produce conventional and precision forgings, in Aluminum and Titanium, and we are committed to continual improvement of all our products and processes. We strive daily to produce the highest quality products, in the shortest lead-time, at the best price, while providing superior customer service.

Our goal is to become your supplier of choice when a world class forging supplier is needed.

History

Performance Forged Products was founded in 1996 by Jim Gilliland.   After spending 30+ years in the Forging Division of Alcoa, Jim bought the necessary equipment and set up operations in Montebello, California.  His objective was to provide the automotive aftermarket with the highest quality forged pistons and connecting rods available.  Along the way he not only established a reputation for high quality parts, but he also became known for excellent customer service and exceptional prices.

In 2001, Jim pioneered the manufacturing of forged side-relief pistons on a mechanical press, which has helped the company greatly increase its share of the forged piston market. Over the years, Jim worked tirelessly to vertically integrate the company by bringing necessary services in-house, and in 2008, he took the big step of adding in-house heat treat and age capability.

Over the years, Jim has expanded the business to include focus on other market segments, including motorcycle components (examples: drive wheels and clutch baskets), and the hot rod dress-up market (examples: steering wheels, drive pulleys and wheel centers).

After spending all 45 years of his working career in the forging industry, Jim elected to step back from the day-to-day rigors of running a forge plant.  In late 2011, he decided to sell the company to Wayne Ramay.  Jim and Wayne  worked together at Alcoa, and Jim identified Wayne as the ideal candidate to continue his legacy.

Out of this business transaction, Performance Forge, Inc. was formed and plans were created to build on the foundation that Jim created.

Made In The USA

We are proud to be an American Company, serving other American Companies. 

But it is not just our company that is American… All of our major equipment was Made In The USA, our raw materials are Made In The USA, and our people are proud American’s.

Our people, our machinery, our raw materials and our products… your products… all Made In The USA.

Values

INTEGRITY
Success has zero value unless you also have integrity.

At Performance Forge, we honor our word, and our commitments, and we maintain the highest level of integrity in all of our actions and interactions.  We abide by the law and speak the truth, and nothing but the truth, in all communications, regardless of the ramifications.
PERSISTENCE
Persistence is the keystone of success.  We define persistence as: a continuing effort to pursue something valued or desired, no matter the obstacles, outcomes, interference or treatment you endure along the way.

At Performance Forge, we persist to success.  No matter the odds or obstacles, the odds we are up against, and the number of times we fail,we will press on and pursue success for you.

RESPECT
We want the people who work at Performance Forge, to feel good about themselves and their work.  All of our conversations are free from demeaning, derogatory and disrespectful comments.

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
We pursue all tasks with the idea that they can be accomplished in a superior fashion.  We will continually seek out ways to improve even our highest levels of performance.

FAIRNESS
We believe that acting in a fair manner means never taking unfair advantage of a person or situation.

At Performance Forge, we play within the rules, and we operate in a way that is free from bias and dishonesty.  We treat our customers and employees in a fair and straightforward manner, never taking unfair advantage of them.

CHARITY
Our success in life or business is only truly fulfilling when we share it with others.
At Performance Forge, we make it a habit of sharing our success with those who are less fortunate than us.