Farwest Corrosion Control Celebrates 70 Years of Protecting Critical Infrastructure

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Farwest Corrosion Control Company, an industry pioneer in cathodic protection and corrosion control solutions, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The company has come a long way since Gordon Rankin moved his family to California to help grow the business, taking on an ownership role while living in a trailer and laying the groundwork for what would become one of the most trusted names in the industry.

Why it matters

Farwest's longevity and growth over the past 70 years demonstrates the importance of its work in protecting critical infrastructure through proven products, engineering, and construction services. As a trusted partner to utilities and infrastructure operators nationwide, Farwest plays a vital role in extending asset life, reducing risk, and improving performance for buried and submerged infrastructure systems that communities and industries rely on every day.

The details

From its humble beginnings, Farwest has expanded its capabilities and footprint to meet the growing needs of the infrastructure market. Today, the company supports corrosion control programs across the country, serving over 8,000 customers and completing more than 30,000 projects. Farwest delivers comprehensive corrosion control solutions, including products, engineering, and construction.

• Farwest Corrosion Control Company was founded in 1956.
• The company is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026.

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What’s next

Farwest Corrosion Control Company plans to continue investing in its integrated capabilities and people to strengthen its role as a trusted partner to utilities and infrastructure operators nationwide.