Helwig Carbon Products Inc.

06/02/2026

Come see us at Railway Interchange Booth 2008 in Omaha through June 4. We're showcasing our high-quality stock and custom-engineered traction motor brushes, dynamic brake blower brushes, alternator slip ring brushes, and more for Class I, II, and III railroads.

Helwig is AAR M-1003 Certified and provides consistent quality, short lead times, and 98% on-time delivery. Our dependable grades, including popular traction grade H84, are formulated for long life in tough conditions.

We look forward to discussing your applications & how Helwig can help.

More info: https://helwigcarbon.com/industry/locomotive-traction/

05/29/2026

Visit AAR-Certified Helwig at Railway Interchange June 2-4 in Omaha. We're showcasing our high-quality stock and custom-engineered traction motor brushes, dynamic brake blower brushes, alternator slip ring brushes, and more for Class I, II, and III railroads.

With consistent quality, short lead times, and 98% on-time delivery—plus an increase in traction production capacity—Helwig is a reliable, AAR M-1003 Certified long-term supplier. Helwig’s dependable grades, including popular traction grade H84, are formulated for long life in tough conditions.

We look forward to discussing your applications & how Helwig can help.

More info: https://helwigcarbon.com/industry/locomotive-traction/

05/05/2026

What a great week at our 2026 Sales Conference!

Our Field Service & Sales Reps and international partners came together to learn, collaborate, and connect. Between the sessions and social events, there was no shortage of great conversations and energy.

Thanks to everyone who joined us. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

04/27/2026

We’re proud to share that Helwig Carbon Products was part of a record-setting effort at the Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup.

This year, 2,082 volunteers came together to remove more than 100,000 pounds of debris from 120+ locations across the Milwaukee River Basin. In addition to volunteering, Helwig was honored to support this initiative as an event sponsor.

04/20/2026

Today, we remember Joyce Claire Koenitzer, daughter of Helwig Carbon Founder Walter Helwig and his wife, Adela. Joyce passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 18. She was born shortly after Helwig Carbon was founded, and the company was constantly a major part of her life throughout her more than 96 years. For over 55 years, Joyce was married to the leading company executive, John Koenitzer. She was a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors for 40 years. She provided continuous loving support for the growth of her children, Jeffrey, Judson, Janet, Judith, and Jason, and is further survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

04/13/2026

We’re highlighting Helwig’s reliable, long-lasting brushes for the railroad industry at booth 426 at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Annual Conference in Minneapolis through April 14.

Stop by our booth to learn about our Traction Motor Brushes, Dynamic Brake Blower Brushes, Generator & Alternator Brushes, and more. With popular traction grades like H84 and 98% on-time delivery, Helwig is a reliable long-term supplier.

Learn more: https://www.helwigcarbon.com/industries/traction-transit/

04/01/2026

Join the Helwig team! We are hiring a Technical Specialist I.

Apply today: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3913274

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Employees wore green and wrote "Lucky Shamrock Notes" to express gratitude to our coworkers.

Join the fun! Apply for one of our open positions: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/72fecf73-8824-495e-bd63-b0b1f0c0a806/Helwig-Carbon-Products-Inc

02/26/2026

What makes Helwig a great place to work? In our new video, team members from across the company share what they value about working at Helwig, from benefits to employee wellness to growth opportunities, and much more.

Learn more and join the team: https://www.helwigcarbon.com/careers/

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02/23/2026

It's National Engineers Week and we are taking a moment to thank the talented engineering teams behind Helwig products. Their hard work, problem solving, and forward-thinking approach help us continually improve and deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions for our customers. We appreciate all that they do.