Our Mission

We go the extra mile to provide exceptional asphalt equipment solutions and service.

These are the Core Values we model, promote, and bring into the

F.I.E.L.D.

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FLEXIBILITY

FLEXIBILITY

We’re fiercely committed to the success and well-being of our Team and Customers and are FLUID and FLEXIBLE in the ways we provide it.

I

INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY

We do what we say we’re going to do and hold ourselves ACCOUNTABLE. We admit when we are wrong and do whatever it takes to make it right.

E

EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE

We believe excellence is the result of focused INTENTION, sincere EFFORT, and skilled EXECUTION.

L

LOYALTY

LOYALTY

We CULTIVATE loyalty and trust with others by demonstrating flexibility, integrity, and excellence on a consistent basis.

D

DRIVE

DRIVE

We DO NOT GIVE UP. We strive to improve as a company by supporting each other, our partners, and our customers EVERY DAY.

Our History

Since 1988, CWMF Corporation has offered portable and stationary asphalt plant equipment, parts, and service. But it’s more than that. As asphalt consultants, we help you visualize, design, build, optimize, and maintain your asphalt plant to peak performance.

We build long-term trusted relationships by helping our customers optimize overall plant performance and run at peak efficiency. Whenever we can offer solutions for existing equipment, we absolutely do.

1968
Loren J. Mick starts Custom Welding and Metal Fabricating. The company focuses on truck repair and contract hauling.
1978
Custom Welding moves to their current location on Julep Road in Waite Park and begins offering custom fabrication services.
Custom Welding moves to their current location on Julep Road in Waite Park and begins offering custom fabrication services.
1984
Brian Mick starts working at Custom Welding, helping his father in the shop
1988
Loren Mick builds the first “Dust-Eater” baghouse for use in the asphalt industry.
Loren Mick builds the first “Dust-Eater” baghouse for use in the asphalt industry.
1993
Carmie Mick joins the company working in the office while finishing her college degree.
1994
Custom Welding expands their operation with new equipment, capabilities and multiple building additions.
Custom Welding expands their operation with new equipment, capabilities and multiple building additions.
1997
Travis Mick starts working at the company as a drafter.
2009
Carmie, Brian and Travis become full owners of Custom Welding. Loren retires.
Carmie, Brian and Travis become full owners of Custom Welding. Loren retires.
2011
Loren Mick passes away
Loren Mick passes away
2012
Custom Welding builds a large scale 30′ x 120′ paint booth facility, vastly enhancing their in-house finishing capabilities; they also expand their production facility resulting in increased revenues.
Custom Welding builds a large scale 30′ x 120′ paint booth facility, vastly enhancing their in-house finishing capabilities; they also expand their production facility resulting in increased revenues.
2014
Custom Welding adds a new office addition to house design, engineering and administration, improving project workflow and overall customer service.
2015
Custom Welding and Metal Fabricating officially changes its name to CWMF Corporation as the owners focus their manufacturing services on the asphalt industry.
2016
CWMF begins a 13,500 square foot expansion, nearly doubling their production space.
CWMF begins a 13,500 square foot expansion, nearly doubling their production space.
2017
Carmie & Travis become sole owners of CWMF
Carmie & Travis become sole owners of CWMF
2020
6,300 square foot expansion for additional plate processing, added a new CNC plasma table with double the capacity and bevel features.
6,300 square foot expansion for additional plate processing, added a new CNC plasma table with double the capacity and bevel features.
Purchased 11 acres of adjoining vacant land for future expansion
Purchased 11 acres of adjoining vacant land for future expansion
2021
11 acres now finished to allow for additional equipment storage.