
About Wall-Ties & Forms
One of the world's largest companies in the concrete forming business, and the premier designer and manufacturer of formwork systems since 1976.
Our Story
Wall-Ties & Forms, Inc. (WTF) was founded in 1976 by Orval Engelken and Ross Worley. What started as a small operation manufacturing wall ties has grown into one of the world's largest companies in the concrete forming business.
Today, we produce and ship over 30 million ties a year and manufacture over 100,000 aluminum concrete forms and formwork systems. Our products are shipped to 25 countries worldwide.
Still family-owned and operated by Carl Engelken, Brett Worley, and Ross Worley, we maintain the same commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service that has defined our company for over 40 years.

Our Journey
Over 40 years of excellence in concrete forming
Company Founded
Orval Engelken and Ross Worley start Wall-Ties & Forms, manufacturing wall ties by the thousands.
Expansion Begins
The company expands into aluminum concrete forms and formwork systems.
National Growth
Wall-Ties & Forms establishes a nationwide distributor network.
International Reach
Products now ship to 25 countries worldwide, becoming a global leader.
Industry Leader
Over 30 million ties shipped yearly, 100,000+ forms manufactured, still family-owned.
Leadership
Family-owned and operated since day one
Carl Engelken
Leadership Team
Brett Worley
Leadership Team
Ross Worley
Leadership Team
Why Choose Wall-Ties & Forms?
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