Manufacturing a Family Legacy
Southwest Composite Works specializes in high-performance carbon fiber and advanced composite parts, providing turnkey solutions from design and prototyping to full-scale production. Our in-house team of designers, engineers, and technicians manages every step of the process, from concept and tooling to manufacturing, finishing, and quality assurance, ensuring precision, efficiency, and fast turnaround.
SWC builds on decades of manufacturing and tooling expertise, combining advanced materials, CNC machining, and composite technology to deliver lightweight, durable solutions for industries ranging from outdoor recreation to aerospace and industrial applications. Manufacturing excellence runs deep in our DNA. With a heritage rooted in American craftsmanship and a future built on innovation, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in lightweight, high-performance composite engineering.
We are ITAR compliant, which strengthens our ability to protect sensitive technology and intellectual property. We are dedicated to building trust, operational security, and credibility across industries that prioritize innovation and confidentiality.
We are proud to be a member of the High Performance Council (HPC) of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), a group dedicated to advancing the design, development, manufacturing, and use of composites in demanding applications.
our company history
Proudly Operating in New Mexico
1994
Southwest Pattern Works Founded
John Groth opens Southwest Pattern Works in Albuquerque, NM, specializing in the design and production of molds and molded products. With a team of experienced journeyman pattern makers, machinists, and engineers, the company built a reputation for precision and reliability in tooling for the foundry, composites, and molded component industries.
2000s
Expanding Capabilities
Through steady growth and investment in CNC machining and CAD/CAM technology, Southwest Pattern Works expanded its capabilities, delivering high-quality, value-added tooling and equipment to customers across diverse manufacturing sectors.
2014
Southwest Composite Works Established
Building on decades of tooling expertise, John Groth founded Southwest Composite Works. The new company brought carbon fiber and advanced composite technology to Albuquerque, extending the legacy of craftsmanship into lightweight, high-performance materials.
2016
Entering Outdoor Recreation & Bicycle Industry
Leveraging successes with U.S. bicycle companies, such as HIA Velo, SWC expanded into the U.S. based bicycle and outdoor recreation market. This move enabled the company to apply its composite expertise to high-performance products for outdoor enthusiasts, including bikes, packs, and other recreation applications, as well as specialized bike frame repair and reinforcement.
2017
Strengthening Ties with National Labs
Building on a strong foundation of trust and technical expertise, SWC deepened its collaboration with New Mexico’s National Laboratories, including Sandia National Lab. This partnership reinforced SWC’s commitment to precision engineering, advanced materials research, and high-quality domestic manufacturing.
2020
Moving to a New Facility
SWC expanded into a 15,000-square-foot facility at 509 General Chennault, SE, Albuquerque, NM nearly tripling its previous footprint. The move supported growing business demands and enabled the company to scale its capabilities in compression molding, carbon fiber forging, and advanced composite manufacturing.
2022
Achieving ITAR Compliance
SWC became ITAR compliant, strengthening the company’s ability to protect sensitive technology and intellectual property. This compliance enhances client trust, operational security, and credibility, ensuring that SWC can collaborate confidently with partners across industries that value innovation and confidentiality.
2025
Joining the High Performance Council of ACMA
SWC became a member of the High Performance Council of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), gaining a seat at the table for the composites industry. This membership provides access to industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and strategic influence, helping SWC maintain a competitive edge while shaping the future of high-performance composites.
Our Values
We Stand By Our Values
INNOVATION
CRAFTSMANSHIP
TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION
