Titanium Today 4th Qtr 2021 by TITANIUMTODAY

Quarter 4 2021

All Markets Issue 4: 2021

TITANIUM USA Virtual 2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Also In this issue: Hyperion, Blacksand Alliance Looks to Create Titanium Powders for Additive Manufacturing ITA Hopes to Spark Additional Studies On the Dangers of Combustible Metals ITA Lauds Successful Completion of Project To Update Grade 12 Specifications for NACE RedoxBlox Pursues Thermochemical Battery Development To Decarbonize Power Grid for Sustainable ‘Green Energy’

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CONTENTS Meet the ITA with Special Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Industry Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Editorial: Hyperion, Blacksand Alliance Looks to Create Titanium Powders for Additive Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ITA Hopes to Spark Additional Studies On the Dangers of Combustible Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ITA Lauds Successful Completion of Project To Update Grade 12 Specifications for NACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 RedoxBlox Pursues Thermochemical Battery Development To Decarbonize Power Grid for Sustainable ‘Green Energy’ . . . . . . . . 26 TITANIUM USA Virtual 2021 Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 From the Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Buyers Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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MEET THE ITA Board of Directors Executive Committee

Frank L. Perryman

President and Chief Executive Officer Perryman Company ITA President 2020-2022

Mr. Perryman graduated from Millikin University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. In 1988 he co-founded Perryman Company with his father and brother. Since December of 2008 he has held the position of President and CEO of Perryman Company. Perryman Company is a fully integrated supplier of specialty titanium products. From melting through finishing, founded in 1988, Perryman Company is headquartered in Houston, Pennsylvania, with office locations in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, London, Zurich, Tokyo and Xi’an. Perryman is an integrated titanium producer from melting of ingot to finished products. The company’s product portfolio includes ingot, bar, coil, fine wire, net shapes, and hot rolled products. The Forge and Fabrication group offers medical device contract manufacturing in a range of materials including plastics and titanium. A titanium global leader, Perryman supplies and services customers in the aerospace, medical, consumer, industrial, recreation, additive/3D printing and infrastructure markets worldwide.

Dr. Markus Holz

Professor, ITA Academic Member Education Committee Co-Chair Titanium Europe Conference Chair ITA Vice President 2020-2022

Dr. Markus Holz is presently an industry consultant. Formerly President of AMG’s Engineering Systems Division and CEO of Vacuum Technologies GmbH from 2012 to 2019. He joined the ALD Management Board in October 2011. Dr. Holz graduated in Aerospace Engineering in 1986 and earned his PhD in 1992. Following his 10 years of service in the German Airforce, Dr. Holz began his career with ThyssenKrupp in 1992, where he assumed several executive positions mainly in the stainless steel and special metals branch. In 1999, Dr. Holz became Managing Director of ThyssenKrupp Titanium GmbH (formerly Deutsche Titan GmbH) and in 2002 he was appointed Managing Director of ThyssenKrupp Titanium S.p.A. (formerly Titania S.p.A.). Furthermore, he was responsible for Tubifi cio di Terni, Italien, from 2004 through 2007. From 2007 to 2009 he was CEO of the ThyssenKrupp Titanium Group (Germany and Italy). In January 2010 he joined the Managing Board of Hempel Special Metals, Oberhausen, Germany. He is Honorary Professor at University of Applied Sciences Anhalt Teaching Operations Management. 6

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Martin Pike

Vice President - Commercial ATI Specialty Materials ITA Secretary/Treasurer 2020-2022

Martin Pike is the Vice President - Commercial for ATI Specialty Materials with responsibilities which include international product management, sales, and long-term agreements with customers. Martin joined ATI in August 2001 and held several positions with increasing responsibility including Titanium Rolled Products, Product Manager and Director of Sales. Prior to joining ATI, Martin worked in manufacturing where he held various commercial positions including Regional Vice-President of Sales. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Donald E. Larsen

President, KineTic Engineering ITA Past President 2020-2022

Donald E. Larsen is currently President of KineTic Engineering a consulting firm that provides expertise across the Titanium industry. Prior to this he spent over 30 years at Howmet Aerospace/Arconic retiring in 2018 as Vice President, R&D, General Manager Advanced Manufacturing for Arconic. In this role, he was responsible for leading R&D and production teams working on priority titanium technology projects, including 3D printing and advanced manufacturing activities. He also served as a liaison to the Arconic Technical Center (ATC) and Arconic’s Whitehall Technology Center. Don retired in Q3 of 2018 and temporarily took on the role of Interim Plant Manager Ti-Ingot Operation and Director of Special Projects. Don joined the Howmet Aerospace in 1988 and served in a number of roles focused on the research, development and production of titanium products. He has also held operational and sales and marketing roles with the company. Don has a master’s degree in metallurgical engineering from The Ohio State University, and is the holder of 11 U.S. patents. He has published more than 30 technical articles in the field of titanium.

ITA Directors

Mike Marucci

Edward Sobota Jr.

Phil MacVane

Sam Stiller

Brett Paddock

Michael Stitzlein

John J. Scherzer

Jennifer Simpson

Chief Technology Officer Kymera International

Vice President, the Americas PCC Metals Group Global Sales

President and Chief Executive Officer T.I. (Titanium Industries, Inc.)

Vice President – Medical Markets Carpenter Technology Corporation

President TSI Titanium

Vice President – Commercial Howmet Structure Systems

President Tricor Metals

Executive Director, Ex-Officio Board Member

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ITA Committee Chairs

Safety Education

Robert G. Lee

Women in Titanium

Holly Both

President Accushape Inc.

Vice President of Marketing Plymouth Tube / Plymouth Engineered Shapes

Medical Technology

Industrial Applications

Vincent Rocco

Robert Henson

Vice President: Eastern Sales & Operations VSMPO-Tirus US

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Ti Today Contributors

Michael C. Gabriele

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Hyperion, Blacksand Alliance Looks to Create Titanium Powders for Additive Manufacturing By Michael C. Gabriele

strategic alliance between Hyperion Metals Ltd. and Blacksand Technology LLC will explore the commercial development of novel spherical titanium metal powders. The target of this effort, which involves a synergy of technologies, will be to create new, lower-cost titanium powders for additive manufacturing applications. This alliance follows a previous agreements with Blacksand for the HAMR (hydrogen assisted magnesium reduction) technology and the GSD (granulation sintering deoxygenation) technology, which when combined with Hyperion’s Titan Project has the potential to provide a sustainable, zero-carbon, low-cost and fully integrated titanium spherical metal powder supply chain in the United States. As recently reported on BusinessWire.com, Hyperion unveiled its alliance with Blacksand and secured the exclusive rights to the patented GSD technology developed by Dr. Z. Zak Fang. In addition, Hyperion recently established a memorandum of understanding with EOS GmbH to “accelerate the deployment of Hyperion’s HAMR and GSD technologies.” EOS, headquartered in Kralling, Germany, is a major supplier of additive manufacturing systems and technology solutions. According to Hyperion and its partners, GSD offers major advantages in the production of spherical titanium powder, such as: • Production of titanium and titanium alloy powders with low 10

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Dr. Zak Fang is the chief technology officer and founder of Blacksand Technology.

oxygen, controllable particle size and excellent flowability • Higher manufacturing yields than current processes, leading to significantly lower costs • Energy efficient process leading to a zero carbon process when coupled with renewable power • Ability to utilize lower cost and sustainable feedstocks including

recycled titanium metal powders/ scrap or HAMR titanium powders. The combination of producing titanium metal via the HAMR process followed by the production of titanium spherical powders via the GSD process has the potential to substantially reduce the total cost of titanium powders for additive manufacturing, opening up many potential new markets. The combination of these technologies has the potential Dr. Pei Sun, research and technology director at Blacksand Technology, and Dr. Hyrum Lefler, senior project metallurgist at Hyperion Metals, operating prototype machinery.

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to disrupt not just the high value titanium metals and powders market, but also the larger aluminum and stainless steel markets. Elaborating on this HAMR/ GSD technology synergy, a company spokesman explained that “the HAMR process is a low-energy, low-carbon method to create titanium powders. The GSD process is the technology to take the HAMR powder and form it into a spherical powder for additive manufacturing applications. The GSD technology is synergistic to HAMR in that it adds a further, high value, set of applications to this leading technology. Low carbon production of titanium metals, combined with additive manufacturing also allows the potential for a huge reduction in waste in the manufacturing of titanium components.” It’s expected that Hyperion and Blacksand will begin ramping up initial development efforts in 2022. Four years ago TITANIUM TODAY provided coverage of Fang’s research and development work with the HAMR process. The Department of Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Utah, working in conjunction with the U.S.

Department of Energy, established a pilot program to develop titanium powder metal alloys through the HAMR process. Fang, at the time, said HAMR used hydrogen to “destabilize” titanium dioxide (TiO2) and Ti-O solid solutions, which in turn allows magnesium to reduce Aubrey Smith, quality and support manager at Hyperion Metals, collects samples at Blacksand Technology lab headquarters. the level of oxygen. He said this hydrogenassisted technology was is a critical building block for the developed as a lower-cost alternative rapidly growing, industrial scale, 3D to the traditional Kroll process, printing/additive manufacturing, which reduces titanium tetrachloride Hyperion said in its press statement, (TiCl4), affectionately known as with applications in components “tickle,” with magnesium. Fang said for the medical, aerospace, electric HAMR eliminates the chlorination vehicle, space and defense sectors. used in the Kroll process, which But to realize the benefits of titanium creates titanium sponge, yielding powders, they will need to meet pure titanium powder, or an alloy very high chemical and physical powder, that can form an ingot or standards. “This not only relates function as an industrial powder to high titanium or titanium alloy for additive manufacturing or purities with low oxygen and other metal injection molding, powder deleterious elements, but physical metallurgy, or other near-net-shape properties of high sphericity, manufacturing processes. specific particle size distribution Producing spherical powders and flowability. The powders are from titanium and titanium alloys typically produced via complex, post-processing techniques following on from the production of high purity titanium metal ingot or wire production.”

Blacksand Technology facilities are pictured within the University of Utah, Salt Lake City.

Spherical Powder Challenges The spokesman said that the high cost of titanium spherical powders has historically curtailed its use in additive manufacturing for products that require its superior properties of strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. The current commercial processes for producing titanium spherical powders include gas atomization, plasma atomization and the plasma TITANIUMTODAY

Hyperion, Blacksand Alliance (continued)

to produce densified spherical titanium powder • The densified spherical titanium powder is deoxygenated with magnesium to reduce the oxygen content to product specifications The GSD technology can also introduce desirable alloying ingredients with the titanium hydride powder made in step one to make titanium alloys. For example, titanium hydride powder can be blended with aluminum and vanadium powders to create the widely used alloy Ti-6Al-4V. Other alloying elements for titanium include iron, niobium, zirconium and molybdenum. Taylor Smith, Angular Powder Process owner, is pictured at Hyperion Metals.

rotating electrode process. Fine spherical powders can be produced with gas atomization and plasma atomization methods but, after size classification, the product yield is low. The plasma rotating electrode process produces titanium powder with good purity and excellent spherical shape, but the particle size is larger than required for many applications. The limiting factor in all three processes is low product yield for fine powder, which is one of the main technical reasons for the very high cost of titanium powder used in additive manufacturing. GSD is a thermochemical process for producing spherical titanium powders used in 3D printing and additive manufacturing, invented by Dr. Fang and his team at the University of Utah. The GSD technology significantly improves the yield, by up to 50 percent, and produces a spherical powder with low oxygen, controllable particle size and excellent flowability. The GSD manufacturing process steps are: • Titanium metal or alloy is hydrogenated to make friable 12

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An additive manufactured hip joint replacement made from Blacksand Technology’s spherical powder titanium.

hydride and is then milled into fine particles • The fine hydride particles are granulated into spherical granules in the desired size range using spray drying • The spherical granules are sintered

The Titan Project A key element in supporting the development of titanium spherical powders will be a mineral project in Tennessee. Hyperion holds a 100-percent interest in the Titan Project, a mining operation that encompasses nearly 11,000 acres of titanium, rare-earth minerals, high-grade silica sand and zircon rich mineral sands properties in Tennessee. The Titan Project is strategically located proximal to the town of Camden, TN—about 95 miles west of Nashville, TN—with low-cost road, rail and water logistics connecting it to manufacturing industries and customers. Hyperion’s mineral resource estimate has confirmed that the Titan Project is one of the largest critical mineral deposits in the United States, with a high in-situ value underpinned by a product assemblage of zircon, titanium minerals and heavy and light rare-earth elements. The shallow, high grade and unconsolidated nature of the sandy mineralization enables the potential for simple mining operations such as dozer push followed by an industry

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standard mineral processing flowsheet. The Titan Project’s logistical advantages have the potential to result in cost advantages (lower delivered cost for the consumer of the minerals) and a lower carbon intensity supply chain, according to Hyperion. This supply chain advantage is most prominent in the import of titanium feedstocks and is expected to result in a major cost advantage delivering into the U.S. pigment market. For more than a decade, the titanium industry has been tracking the progress of additive manufacturing materials, equipment and design capabilities. The alliance by Hyperion and its partners in another step in defining the longawaited “inflection” point in the journey to fully commercialize

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additive manufacturing as an industrial production technology. As reported in previous editions of TITANIUM TODAY, other steps on this journey include the work at the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University, Auburn, AL; the ASTM Global Additive Manufacturing Program as a “center of excellence” to accelerate the standardization and industrialization of additive manufacturing technology; and efforts by Coogee Titanium in Australia and CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, an Australian government agency that spearheads scientific research. n (All photos courtesy of Hyperion Metals Ltd.)

(Editor’s notes: Dr. Zak Fang currently serves as a program director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). His focus at ARPA-E is on advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for energy production, storage, and efficiency applications. Prior to joining ARPA-E, Fang served as a professor in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Utah. Blacksand Technology LLC, based in Salt Lake City, is a materials innovation company founded in 2013 by Fang. Blacksand’s patented technologies produce spherical and non-spherical titanium and its alloys, stainless-steel powders, and refractory metal alloy powders. Hyperion is a leading developer of zero-carbon, sustainable, critical material supply chains for advanced American industries including space, aerospace, electric vehicles and additive manufacturing.)

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ITA Hopes to Spark Additional Studies On the Dangers of Combustible Metals By Michael C. Gabriele

everal times during his live Dec. 7 Zoom presentation on the potential hazards of combustible metals, Robert Lee, the chair of the International Titanium Association’s (ITA) Safety Education Committee, made reference a March 2021 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) report as a much-need platform to address the topic of combustible metals in the titanium industry and beyond. Lee hoped that this report, which he described as the most comprehensive study to date on the flammability of metals, would generate positive momentum for additional conversations to enhance industrial safety measures. Lee praised the DOT report, compiled by the Fire and Materials Research Laboratory LLC, Livonia, MI, and issued on March 31, 2021. In essence, he described it as a call to action for ITA members and other trade associations to begin a more thorough, detailed investigation on causes, prevention practices and solutions associated with the dangers of combustible metals. The report is now undergoing a review by the titanium industry and other metals groups. “The most important point is that this report is the first comprehensive examination of combustible metals,” Lee said. “The ITA helped initiate it with the preliminary investigation, but more work needs to be done. As a group, the titanium industry must decide the best way to push the program forward to provide useful and practical information. It may 16

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well be that we should put together that the titanium industry needed a group from industry to undertake to do its own homework in order a more in-depth evaluation.” As to encourage regulatory agencies such, several titanium executives to create more accurate, up-to-date who tuned into the Zoom broadcast regulations. responded to Lee’s call for volunteers. Elizabeth C. Buc, Ph.D, PE, of Some even offered to share data on the Fire and Materials Research this topic gathered by their own Laboratory, did the independent companies. research to create the DOT report. Part of the reason to form an ITA “When we started this program, I and committee to study the the ITA board insisted issue is to be certain that all that any study must be aspects of the safe handling funded, managed and titanium for all areas are conducted by someone adequately addressed as independent of ITA to various members each avoid any implication have different levels that this was an of concern and expert effort by the titanium knowledge, according to industry to carve Lee. “What is important for out and exemption transportation is different for titanium,” Lee than considerations for explained. “The Robert Lee, the chair of recycling, disposition, investigation must the International Titanium manufacturing and use deal with all metals Association’s Safety Education of titanium, especially and why they are Committee, and the president of Accushape Inc. now with much wider use different than the of titanium with many general term now used different processes. No longer is ‘flammable solid’. Metals are different the primarily use by a few engine than organic solids. After the basic and plane manufacturers and few science is created, then it would be manufacturers of the basic metal.” logical, and in fact an obligation, of the titanium industry as well as Educating Two Audiences other metals industries to address the Lee, who also serves as president issues using the expertise of the each of Accushape Inc., Albany, OR, industry.” offered a candid assessment of his As mentioned above, the ITA own responsibilities. “When I became funded an initial study to create basic the chair of the ITA Safety Education test information to demonstrate Committee, it was my opinion that concerns for titanium and other I had to emphasize education. And metals in particulate form. This I knew I had two audiences: our study included potential physical members (the ITA) and regulatory hazards such as thermite reactions, agencies.” He said he also understood pyrophoric reactions with air, fires,

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flash fires, dust explosions, and the evolution of flammable gases. The Safety Education Committee efforts identified that industry was being subjected by multiple agencies including UN test regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Fire Protection Association, Qunicy, MA, to many different tests and methods for identification of the hazards creating multiple and sometime conflicting requirements. For example, Lee said the UN test regulations deal only with organic solids, not metals. The ITA shared its initial study with the DOT, which resulted in the report conducted by Fire and Materials Research Laboratory. Lee noted that the potential implementation of the recommendations in the DOT report is important to ITA members. He said ITA members need to understand how their operations may be affected by these recommendations and what more needs to be investigated. As a result, the Dec. 7 Zoom program outlined these concerns, with additional Zoom broadcasts slated for 2022 to continue the discussion. Concern Over Static Sparks as an Ignition Source While staged videotaped flammability tests on various forms of titanium provide some useful data, Lee said those test focus on external sources of ignition. (“Most people don’t walk around with a propane torch,” Lee quipped during the Zoom program.) A study of internal combustion dangers, such as the ignition caused by the spark from a static charge in titanium dust collectors or the storage of titanium powders, would be far more relevant for ITA members. He also raised the issue of safety measures needed for the transport of titanium materials. 18

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Another hang-up in the ongoing conversation about titanium safety issues involves possible legal liability penalties for an organization (like the ITA) in publishing “best practices.” As mentioned above, published statements or guidelines from an industry group may have the unintended potential for exposure to

‘The DOT report is the first comprehensive examination of combustible metals. The ITA helped initiate it with a preliminary investigation, but more work needs to be done.’ — Robert Lee, chair of the ITA’s Safety Education Committee

lawsuits. Lee stated clearly that the ITA “doesn’t engage in publishing regulator best practices.” He said his answer to this dilemma would be to deal with combustibility issues through testing—relying on scientific knowledge and presenting the statistical results from technical studies, rather than expressing the opinions of an industry group. Finding safe, effective methods to extinguish industrial titanium fires so far have proven to be elusive, Lee confessed. This is an especially critical issue when it comes to educating municipal fire departments and haz20

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This chart summarizes how various metals are now classified for transportation purposes and how they might be classified using the new data. The chart illustrates the large differences in burning rates. The information is very useful, but may not be applicable to all manufacturing conditions.

mat teams in the event that they’re forced to confront a titanium blaze. Conventional methods used to control non-metal fires, such as water, sand or flame-retardant chemicals, will have an adverse reaction and only further intensify metal combustion. Background Information Flammability issues are especially important to the titanium industry since titanium in its various forms is more likely to present combustion hazards. The most dangerous forms

of a reactive/combustible metal, like titanium, are dust, powders, and “swarf.” Swarf is a term used to describe fine scrap. Swarf and dust and powders represent major fire hazards because they are susceptible to ignition, if discarded in a landfill, swarf, over time, can create explosion hazards. The principal difference between the definitions of “combustible” and “explosible” involves the size of metal particles. Explosible materials

Studies On the Dangers of Combustible Metals (continued)

typically have higher surface area or smaller particle size such as fine powders, nanopowders and dust. Fires involving metals are different and often more hazardous than fires involving ordinary combustible fuels. Metal fires typically burn hotter and are difficult, if not impossible, to suppress. However, large titanium components such as castings, forgings and ingots, as well as coarse chips or turnings, generally are not combustible under ordinary conditions. Because the hazards of combustible metals depend strongly on physical properties including composition (pure versus mixtures), form, moisture content and passivation, characterization is requisite for meaningful results and evaluation of hazard potential. Full characterization of metals and alloys for testing includes composition, description of the material including uniform appearance or heterogeneity (e.g., mixture), particle morphology, particle size distribution, polydispersity of dusts, moisture content and resistivity. Determining whether a particulate metal or alloy is combustible is important for evaluating hazard potential during transportation, use, handling, processing, storage, recycling, emergency response and waste management. n (Editor’s note: The four charts in this article come from the March 2021 U.S. Department of Transportation report compiled by the Fire and Materials Research Laboratory LLC, Livonia, MI. ITA members looking to take part in further conversations on the many challenges associated metal combustion can contact Lee directly via email: accushapeinc@ msn.com) 22

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(The following text comes from excerpts in the March 31, 78-page 2021 DOT report “Improved Reaction-To-Fire Test for Particulate Metals and Method to Evaluate the Efficacy and Limitations of Liquid Suppressant Agents for Metals Fires and Waste Hazard Reduction,” Broad Agency Announcement [BAA] Project No. 78, by Elizabeth C. Buc, Ph.D, PE. As mentioned in the main article, the Fire and Materials Research Laboratory compiled the report. The ITA is distributing a PDF version of the report to association members.)

he DOT project’s scope was to technically review the test method for flammable solids for metals and metal alloys, identify gaps and limitations in the test method, and recommend improvements that consider different forms and compositions including variations in moisture content, admixtures, and contaminants (e.g., cutting fluids). The general test procedure is widely used and easy to execute. The proposed screening and burn rate tests use a stronger ignition source (propane/oxygen torch flame) to reduce the occurrence of false negatives possible with a weaker ignition source. The burn rate test includes an optional spark ignition source to identify readily ignitable metal and metal alloys; these would likewise ignite upon momentary application of a butane torch flame. An added screening test for negative, as-received metals after sieving and/or drying also would eliminate false negatives due to contaminants; the faster burning rate metal is classified. The burning duration of 20 minutes or less for the screening test should capture metal and metal alloys that propagate burning away from the ignition source. The UN’s “Dangerous Goods Tests and Criteria Test N.1: Test Method for Flammable Solids” applies to metal and non-metal substances. Metal and metal alloy fires are different from non-metal fires in that they typically burn at higher temperatures and are difficult to extinguish. Like non-metals, finely divided, high surface area metals can ignite readily, burn rapidly, and have a greater propensity for flash fire and/or explosion if dispersed in air. Titanium metal can have different alloy compositions and forms, both in large quantities. The raw form of titanium is rutile (TiO2), which is chemically treated and reduced to titanium metal in the form of irregular sponge. Titanium metal is also reclaimed and/or recycled. Reclamation can involve sorting by chemistry and size. Large and small particulate is subject to washing, drying, and comingling for melting in industrial furnaces then cast into ingots of specific chemistry. Scrap metal can range in size from large sheets after stamping to larger cuttings to fines and turnings. The resulting ingots are further processed by various machining operations into round and other solid stock for traditional manufacturing. Manufacturing methods including powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing will use powderform titanium and titanium alloy starting materials. n

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ITA Lauds Successful Completion of Project To Update Grade 12 Specifications for NACE

he International Titanium Association’s (ITA) Industrial Applications Committee (IAC) confirmed that the project to update Titanium Grade 12 requirements for the ISO15156/NACE MRO175 specification has been successfully completed. The project involved a several years long effort to source sample materials and conduct NACE required autoclave testing to prove resistance to corrosion and cracking in sour service environments found in crude oil and gas production units. The IAC pointed out that although the testing was completed more than three years ago, the publication of the Technical Circular with the updated specification requirements was only published this last month having been delayed by the global pandemic and the combination of NACE with the Society for Protective Coatings. The updated requirements for the application of titanium Grade 12 to ISO 15156 petroleum and natural gas industries for industrial materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production is an important development as it brings the specification requirements into harmony with current mill practice. The historical requirements for Grade 12 were based on a specific batch anneal cycle and the major titanium producers were not able to certify to this restrictive batch anneal requirement. The testing program undertaken by the IAC demonstrated that a continuously annealed product was equally resistant to sour service environments as the batch annealed product. This update to the specification will allow titanium mills 24

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to certify materials in compliance with ISO15156 without taking exception to the anneal requirements. In addition, the IAC was able to remove a restrictive maximum hardness requirement from the specification. The committee maintained that hardness test results are not a reliable indicator of strength in titanium alloys and hardness does not correlate directly with susceptibility for corrosion. Grade 12, in the annealed condition and

It’s expected that updating requirements for titanium Grade 12 will open up significant new business opportunities for the titanium alloy. satisfying the UNS R53400 chemistry requirements, is now acceptable per the new standard requirements. It’s expected that updating requirements for titanium Grade 12 will open up significant new business opportunities for the titanium alloy. The ITA congratulated Rob Henson, the chair of the IAC and the manager, business development, for VSMPO Tirus US, and Chris Wilson, technical director, Uniti Titanium, for

“their tireless efforts to finalize this important specification update.” Grade 12 is a titanium alloy that contains molybdenum and nickel and is highly resistant to hydrogensulfide industrial production environments, with demand coming from industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, waste-water treatment and mining projects. Applications for titanium Grade 12 in oil and gas production would include pressure vessels, valves, pipes, fittings and heat exchangers. Such components, under MRO 175, must be certified to resist “catastrophic cracking” and failure when operating in a corrosive hydrogen sulfide environment. The MRO 175 standard addresses an industrial material’s ability to withstand stress cracking in a hydrogen sulfide environment, also known as a “sour service” or “sour gas environment.” It’s important to note that since the start of this Grade 12 project, NACE International and SSPC, the Society for Protective Coatings, have merged to form the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a new association to serve the global corrosion and coatings industry which represents more than 37,000 members in over 140 countries. This new association will not affect existing NACE or SSPC standards, including the NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156 standard. All existing standards that bear the NACE or SSPC name will continue to be used without change. Any new standards developed following the merger will bear the AMPP name. n

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RedoxBlox Pursues Thermochemical Battery Development To Decarbonize Power Grid for Sustainable ‘Green Energy’ By Michael C. Gabriele

edoxBlox Inc., a “spin-out” company from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, is developing a thermochemical battery technology to take electricity from the grid, store it and then return it to the grid on demand as would a conventional electrochemical battery. RedoxBlox thermochemical battery technology Alternatively, the system can deliver high temperature heat. James F. Klausner, Research Projects Agency-Energy a professor in the Department of (ARPA-E) supports high-potential, Mechanical Engineering at Michigan high-impact energy technologies State University, and a founder and that are too early for private-sector chairman of the venture, touted the investment. Projects that comprise RedoxBlox technology as a way to ARPA-E’s DAYS (Duration Addition help decarbonize the electric power to Electricity Storage) program “will grid for a sustainable “green energy” develop energy storage systems that future. provide power to the electric grid For the titanium industry, the for durations of 10 to approximately RedoxBlox energy system has the 100 hours, opening significant potential to deliver high-temperature new opportunities to increase grid heat for thermochemical sponge resilience and performance.” The production as well as electricity extended discharge times of DAYS storage for electric arc furnaces and projects will enable a new set of casting furnaces. applications including long-lasting The venture, in 2019, garnered a backup power and even greater $2-million “ARPA-E DAYS” award integration of domestic, renewable and has formed a partnership energy resources. with Siemens Energy, according to Klausner described RedoxBlox Klausner. In the coming months the as providing long-duration energy company will launch pilot projects storage technology that “will to demonstrate the technology’s enable a seamless transformation capabilities on an industrial, of natural gas power plants into commercial scale. renewable energy storage facilities. As stated on its website (https:// It’s a thermochemical energy arpa-e.energy.gov), the Advanced storage solution that will allow 26

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natural gas power plant operators to support increased renewable power deployment on the grid, increase the capacity factors of their existing gas turbines, reduce their plant’s CO2 and NOx emissions, gradually convert into renewable energy storage facilities, and make the transition to a low-carbon future.” Given the growth of electricity generated from renewable energy sources and an anticipated highly variable electrical demand across the United States, there will be a need for 10-plus hours of energy storage at a scale of 100s GW to decarbonize the US grid. He said the transition to renewable energy sources is expected to create lower-cost electricity during daylight hours. “The ‘shift load’ between daylight to nighttime hours can be captured by electrical storage systems. There’s a business case to be made for that load shift,” he said.

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How It Works According to information provided by the company, magnesium/manganese oxide (Mg-Mn-O) is the energy storage material at the heart of the RedoxBlox technology. The RedoxBlox thermochemical battery technology takes electricity from the grid, much like a conventional

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(electrochemical) battery. Excess renewable energy on the grid is sent to the RedoxBlox thermochemical battery, where the electricity is dissipated into high temperature heat. The high temperature heat drives a highly endothermic, reversible chemical reduction reaction. The thermochemical reaction stores large quantities of heat at 2300 MJ/m3

– three times the energy density of molten salt. When electrical energy is needed for the grid, atmospheric air reacts with the redox material which reverses the reaction (oxidation) and liberates the thermal energy. The hot air expands across a turbo-generator, which sends electricity back into the grid.

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The thermochemical energy storage module consists of a steel pressure vessel containing a packed bed of pelletized Mg-Mn-O redox material. The module is “charged” using excess renewable electricity from the grid to resistively heat the redox material up to 2730°F (1500°C) at reduced pressure, which becomes reduced as it releases pure oxygen gas. Upon discharge, pressurized air from the compressor of a gas turbine is forced through the packed bed of redox material, whereupon oxygen is absorbed and heat released, as the redox material becomes oxidized. The hot oxygendepleted air is then delivered to the expander of the gas turbine and converted into electrical power.

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Klausner said plans call for RedoxBlox to build 25 MWh storage modules to provide a modular storage solution. Individual modules may be stacked together to increase storage capacity. A full-scale module has an overall length of 40 feet (12.2 meters) and an outer diameter of 8 feet (2.4

meters). It’s supported by a steel frame with the dimensions of a standard 40-foot shipping container. The module’s cylinder is lined with high temperature insulation and refractory brick to protect the pressurized steel shell from high temperatures. n

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TITANIUM USA Virtual 2021 Executive Summary By Michael C. Gabriele

hat’s on the minds of people doing business in the titanium industry as we close out 2021 and prepare for 2022? Based on presentations during TITANIUM USA Virtual 2021—the online business and technology conference organized and hosted by the International Titanium Association (ITA)—the titanium industry remains focused on the impact and aftershocks of Covid-19 and how the global pandemic will continue to affect key markets, as well as concerns on the length and strength of the international supply chain. Front and center on the list of concerns is the business altitude of the global aerospace industry and the damage caused by the pandemic. Based on the consensus of Airbus and Boeing executives, as well as informed analysts and consultants, there is optimism that the aerospace market will see steady improvement in 2022, leading to a recovery to pre-pandemic business levels sometime between 2023 and 2024. Outlooks for Commercial Aerospace Laurent Jara, Airbus vice president of metallic material procurement, underlined the ramp-up of the A220 family of singleaisle jets, saying that the aerospace OEM’s demand for this category is expected to exceed 32

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more than 1,000 metric tons per year by 2025. Jara pointed to that year as a milestone, not only for the A220 family, but for the fleet of Airbus jets. He said by 2025 he expects Airbus’ overall titanium demand to reach 80100 percent levels. Jara also envisioned that year as being an inflection point for muchneed aerospace industry innovations: improved air-traffic management and technology; new jet engine and aircraft designs; and sourcing for sustainable, less-polluting fuels. He based this observation on advances made during the last three decades. “During the last 30 years we’ve made progress in optimized aerodynamic designs of aircraft, the use of

advanced materials like titanium and composites, and the development of next-generation aircraft engines.” Jeff Carpenter, the director of Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), materials and standards, contracts and category management, was equally optimistic and realistic regarding near-term aerospace business trends. He said, for Boeing’s titanium market outlook, Covid-19 significantly impacted the commercial aerospace sector and the titanium industry. Order cancellations and aircraft production cuts created the reduction in titanium demand, resulting in a price decline on all titanium products. However, sponge and scrap prices, in recent months, have seen a quick recovery. Inventories across the supply chain are high, lead times are finally starting to stabilize, with the expectation that titanium prices will climb towards the end of the year. As for excess inventory of titanium in the aerospace sector, Carpenter noted that “participant forecast data indicates inventory burndown for

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titanium will continue through 2022,” and that the “burndown” of Boeing’s excess inventory will occur from 2023 to 2025. For 2022, the U.S. aerospace giant will continue to expand its “Boeing Raw Material Strategy” (BRMS) for titanium and aluminum across its enterprise. According to Carpenter, the BRMS expansion will provide improvement in material assurance, costs, agility; help manage inventory available for non-BCA usage; will be extended to aluminum bar and titanium forgings; and enable Boeing to prepare for the anticipated 737 rate ramp-up. Carpenter and Jara noted that demand for single-aisle aircraft will lead the aerospace industry’s recovery, but they added that orders for twinaisle jets are slated to get a boost once international travel restrictions ease. As reported in the third-quarter edition of TITANIUM TODAY, the focus on single-aisle/narrow-body jets became evident earlier in 2021 when United Airlines and Delta Airlines booked orders for 270 and 30 aircraft. Richard Aboulafia, the vice president of analysis at the Teal Group Corp., Fairfax, VA, and a closely followed aerospace industry analyst, said he’s observed a “secular shift”

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toward the production of singleaisle aircraft (and away from twinaisle aircraft) in the fleet planning of Boeing and Airbus. Aboulafia, in a presentation for a May 2021 webinar sponsored by Aerospace Manufacturing and Design magazine, stated that Airbus and Boeing are poised to come “roaring back fast,” with an emphasis on singleaisle planes demonstrating signs of health. “The trend is towards singleaisle jets, and much is riding on this for the supplier base.” Dr. Kevin Michaels, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory, offered a blunt assessment of Covid-19’s impact on the commercial aerospace industry. AeroDynamic is a consulting firm focused on the global aerospace and aviation industries. In his presentation, “Implications for OEMs and the Commercial Aerospace Supply Chain,” he described 2020 with the phrase annus horribilis: a year of disaster or misfortune.

“AeroDynamic forecasts air travel recovery by late 2023 or early 2024,” Michaels predicted. “A large portion of the global population remains unvaccinated; the coming years will be a race between vaccines and new variants. The recovery of (commercial) air travel will be bifurcated between intra-region and inter-region travel.”

He did identify a bright spot for the aviation industry: air cargo, which is poised to accelerate and recover to pre-Covid-19 levels by late 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an explosion of ecommerce and changes to supply chains which favor air cargo. “The 2,000-plus freight aircraft fleet is operating at 10 to 20 percent higher levels of utilization than before the (pandemic) crisis. Air cargo accounted for about 30 percent of airline revenue in 2020, up from 12 percent in 2019.” As for commercial jets, Michaels said Boeing needs to launch a smaller version of the “new midsize aircraft as soon as possible. “The (Airbus) A321neo’s advantage in 200-plus seats will reshape the duopoly if Boeing does not respond. The post-Covid world will require a smaller version of the new midsize aircraft; a 200–250 seat aircraft (perhaps a single-aisle) would be ideal.” He added that the service record of China’s Comac C919 in

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the first few years will be crucial in shaping China’s aviation strategy. The C919 will likely receive Civil Aviation Administration of China authorization and enter service later this year. “The service record of the C919 in the first few years will be crucial in shaping China’s aviation strategy and dependence on Airbus and Boeing.” Titanium Industry Trends Chris D. Olin, the lead analyst for TIER4 Research, was equally candid in his overall assessment for the titanium industry’s “Western World” business trends in the coming year, especially as it relates to the aerospace industry. Olin defined the Western World market as the main regions driving titanium demand,

excluding Russia and China. “The drivers of consumption in our model include the United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. Our surveys primarily cover these regions, giving us near-term less visibility into the Russian and Chinese markets. We estimate current titanium demand at 145 million to 150 million pounds, representing the lowest point on record since 2004/2003. Aerospace is the largest driver of titanium consumption at 40 to 42 percent.” 36

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Olin did say the titanium market outlook is improving. He showed a bar chart for estimated global demand for titanium mill products—encompassing the Western World combined with emerging regions—which indicated that the level for 2025 would reach 400 million pounds, or about equal to the 2019 high point. Most of the growth estimated for 2025 would be generated by the emerging regions, according to his chart. What’s the bottom line for Olin? “It has been a challenging titanium demand environment over the past two years, with mill volumes looking down 36 to 37 percent versus the 2019 peak. This includes broad-based end-market and regional weakness. Aerospace

was already in trouble due to the building of inventories and overestimation of real demand. There is evidence of stabilization, and the industry contact forecasts have been improving all year. Despite some uncertainties related to the (Boeing) 787 program and Covid-19, underlying sentiment seems to be holding, with calendar year 2022 expected to be a positive shipment growth year. We are modeling 8-percent year to year shipment growth for next year and 12-percent year to year (shipment growth) for calendar year 2023. The positive Western World market growth momentum should extend to calendar year 2024 to 2025 if Airbus and Boeing planning is realistic.” Ross Embleton, an analyst with Roskill/Woods Mackenzie, provided a titanium industry overview. He presented charts that illustrated estimated titanium demand for 2021 in metric tons: 70,000 tons for aerospace; 80,000 tons for industrial; and less than 10,000 tons each for the categories of consumer, medical, military and high-tech. A second chart mapped out the estimated production of titanium sponge, melted and mill products: more than 250,000 tons for melted products; around 200,000 tons for sponge; and 175,000 tons for mill products.

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The business outlook for commercial aerospace is bright, however the short-term outlook remains uncertain, according to Embleton. “Boeing’s commercial outlook forecasts 43,110 deliveries by 2039, representing an annual fleet growth of 3.2 percent. The nearterm focus is on fleet renewal, while the long-term focus will be on fleet versatility and growth.” Embleton also considered the impact of Covid-19 on the aerospace sector. He said 3,000 planes were retired in 2020 due to the fall in passenger demand. “As travel resumes, these planes will need replacing. Increasing fuel efficiency is the key for industry carbon emission targets. China offers significant growth potential. In 2020, China overtook the United States as the largest global airline market. Chinese passenger numbers rose at a compound annual growth rate of over 14 percent from 20082019. Boeing expects China’s annual passenger traffic growth (RPK) to be 5.5 percent over the next 20 years.. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) outlined plans to construct 215 new airports by 2035, an average of 14 airports per year, he said. China currently has 1,534 and 143 aircraft on order from Airbus and Boeing respectively. Chinese airlines are looking to purchase 8,600 new airplanes in the next 20 years. “The market influence of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (Comac) will be limited in short term, but could be increased rapidly once performance is proven.” Regarding the near-term forecast for the titanium industry, Embleton said business recovery from the pandemic “will be primarily driven by the aerospace sector. The recent decline can be largely attributed to 38

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the aerospace industry. Aerospace demand forecast to recover to preCovid levels by late 2022. Nonaerospace demand was less severely impacted by the global pandemic, so is expected to recover faster. There will be sustained growth in demand over medium-long term and supply tightness for scrap to remain until aerospace activity picks up.” Industrial Markets Spurred by growth in the chemical production market, Albert Bruneau, the president of Neotiss, forecasted that industrial demand for titanium will surpass 60,000 tons by 2024, up from an estimated 50,000 tons in 2021.

steel and is used in high-pressure reactors, containment vessels, and heat exchanger tube sheets. Bruneau said trends indicate a 38-percent of PTA capacity growth foreseen between now and 2025. China is leading the field with eight production projects, followed by four in Middle East and one each in Turkey and the United States. Among other global production markets, titanium is expected to find applications in wastewater treatment systems and finned tubing used for liquid natural gas. As for power generation, demand for titanium will come from nuclear plants and hydrogen used for gas turbines and renewable energy storage.

The production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is the main driver in the chemical market. PTA is a precursor for polyester, which has wide usage for fibers, bottles and containers, packaging and consumer products. According to information found online, PTA production is a hot, high-pressure, two-stage process in an acidic environment. PTA producers consider titanium as a material of choice for its excellent correction-resistant properties. Titanium typically is used to clad

In his overall observations for the industrial market, Bruneau said that titanium is gaining on nickel alloys for applications in petroleum and chemical markets. In terms of supply chain concerns, “transportation costs have in some cases double and delivery times are out of control. This situation impacts all materials but titanium alternatives are disadvantaged against stainless steel, copper or nickel alloys in regions with weak or incomplete titanium supply chains.” Bruneau also cited business

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opportunities in industrial growth niches. Bicycles are a growth market, using special titanium grades seamless tubes. “Electrical bikes are more expensive and are looking for light and resistant material which may support Titanium development. The annual growth rate is 7 percent from 2021 to 2028.” The titanium market forecast for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, which includes industrial, aerospace engines and aircraft, is slated to reach a combined annual demand of 11,000 metric tons in 2026 and 2027, compared with an estimated demand of 10,000 tons in 2021, according to projections by VSMPO Avisma. The market segmentation for titanium demand in this region is 44 percent for industrial, 33 percent for engines and 23 percent for aerospace. Sam Stiller, vice president, commercial, Howmet Engineered Structures (a division of Howmet Aerospace Inc.) tracked titanium demand trends in defense aerostructures. The estimated titanium content, by weight, in the current generation of aerostructures is 20 percent for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet, 31 percent for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and 39 percent for the Lockheed Martin F-22 tactical fighter jet. Stiller said titanium continues to play to the strength of defense aerospace structures, maintaining high strength and stiffness at 40

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elevated temperatures. The United States leads the world with an estimated 39 percent in annual global military expenditures, followed by China with 13 percent, and smaller percentages for countries such as India, Russia, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. The global forces defining the “geopolitical moment” and influencing spending include the categories of political, economic/ supply chain, and climate/ technology trends. Political issues involve the leadership transitions in the United States and Europe, and the future of U.S/China relations. For economic/supply chain the focus is on critical materials, export controls

and technology transfers, along with an industrial base policy for “onshoring” and “re-shoring” manufacturing activities. Clean energy transition will be a matter of industrial and national security policies in the category of climate and technological trends. There also is the potential for an escalation of cyber disruption. Marcus Lindholm, the global purchasing manager/metals for Alfa Laval turned a spotlight on the importance of titanium demand in industrial markets. The Swedish company is a producer and global supplier of heat transfer and fluid handling components, such as titanium gaskets and welded-plate heat exchangers. Lindholm said Alfa Laval offers energy efficient solutions for our customers, “which is one of the main contributors to our success in the marketplace.” The heat exchanger industry “is all about selling energy efficiency and here we

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can truly support our customers.” Lindholm said that Alfa Laval is one of the major industrial titanium buyers, and the industrial market covers at least 25 to 40 percent of the titanium volumes sold. “Traditionally, the titanium producers have directed their attention more towards the aerospace and defense industries. However, the industrial buyers can offer rather stable volumes over the years. Diversification generates stability and flexibility when the market fluctuates as we have seen during the pandemic. It is important to note that you are not only competing amongst yourselves, but other materials also give you a challenge. Producers of other materials actively strive to have a strong footprint within the industrial sector. The ITA is a great forum and a good place for you to share and capture such opportunities to expand your market presence.” Larry Haubner, vice president of sales and marketing, for TITAN Metal Fabricators, compared the performance of titanium Grade 2 and Super Duplex 2507 used for chemical processing equipment in high-chloride applications. Super Duplex 2507 is a grade of stainless steel with 25 percent chromium, 4 percent molybdenum, and 7 percent nickel, designed for corrosion resistance. Haubner said that by comparing the prices of solid pressure vessels, solid piping, and shell and tube

heat exchangers demonstrates how affordable titanium Grade 2 can be compared to Super Duplex 2507. “Super Duplex 2507 is commonly used in high chloride applications. Titanium Grade 2 preferred in high chloride application, but often considered too expensive as an option.” He said that for pressure vessels, the price difference to upgrade from 2507 to titanium Grade 2 is approximately 19 to 43 percent more than the cost of 2507. For solid pipe spools, the price difference to upgrade from 2507 to titanium Grade 2 is approximately 28 to 55 percent more than the cost of 2507. Terry Perles of U.S. Vanadium discussed “Vanadium Market Fundamentals,” using a bar chart to show that global consumption is expected to reach 170,000 metric tons by 2025, compared with an estimated 120,000 metric tons in 2021. The steel market, by far, is the biggest consumer of vanadium, with only a small percentage going to titanium. Perles said that about 60 percent of global vanadium consumption occurs in China, and “within China approximately 90 percent of the vanadium consumption occurs in the production of steel reinforcing bars (rebar) used in construction. More than 50 percent of global vanadium consumption occurs in the production of Chinese rebar. Understanding of the Chinese rebar production is critical in determining the near term movement in vanadium market prices.” China historically exports 8,000 to 10,000 metric tons of vanadium per year to the rest of the world, according to Perles. “Consumption of vanadium outside of China in recent years has

outstripped production outside of China, and the Chinese exports have been required to maintain market equilibrium. Global vanadium production and consumption will exhibit strong growth in the coming years as a result of continued growth in specific vanadium consumption rates in the steel industry, and on the back of growing demand for vanadium in energy storage applications. The market is projected to be more or less in balance until 2025 when we envision very strong growth in demand from energy storage resulting in global vanadium demand outstripping global supply.” Tim Mournian, the president of Titanium Marine technologies Ltd., made the case for “the Commercial Feasibility of Building a Marine Exhaust Gas Scrubber from Titanium Materials.” Mournian was interviewed last year for an article in TITANIUM TODAY on this topic, as the ITA’s Industrial Applications Committee, has set its sights on promoting titanium as a material of choice for marine scrubbers— pollution control devices that are fitted on tankers, bulkers, cruise and intermodal cargo ships. The opportunity for titanium unfolded due to global regulations established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Effective on Jan. 1, 2020, this regulation restricts the amount of sulfur in marine fuel in order to reduce the sulfur oxide (SOx) exhaust gases leaving a ship’s smokestacks. The regulation, originally unveiled several years ago, extends to an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 ocean-going vessels, representing a large and potentially lucrative market for utilizing titanium in marine scrubber construction. A marine scrubber is a metal TITANIUMTODAY

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cylinder typically measuring 35 feet in length and 6 to 8 feet in diameter. In addition to the cylinder, the scrubber system includes other industrial components such as pipes, tubes, valves and a high-volume water supply system. Specialty stainless steels and nickel alloys have historically been widely used for marine scrubbers, but these metals have a limited service life. By contrast, titanium offers lifecycle advantages in its superior resistance to the sulfur laden exhaust gases, high operating temperatures (660° F and higher) and the corrosive seawater spray used to cool the scrubber system. Henson said titanium Grade 2 and possibly Grade 12 are well suited for marine scrubber fabrications. There is an extensive service history for titanium in elevated temperature seawater environments as well as in land-based flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) exhaust systems, including petrochemical, refining and power generating services. While titanium has a higher up-front installation cost 42

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for a marine scrubber compared with super austenitic stainless steel (SASS), the increased investment for titanium can be shown to provide a considerably longer service life and a lower “total cost of ownership” Mournian underlined these points in his presentation, saying that SASS has limited service life due to corrosion issues, requiring regular repair and maintenance expenses. The solution, he declared, is the use of titanium exhaust gas scrubbers, given titanium’s corrosion resistant, which results in maintenance and its high temperature tolerance. To demonstrate this, he said the marine industry should calculate capital expenditures and operating expenses. He concluded that, compared with SASS, titanium has lower replacement costs, with less maintenance and repairs and a lower life cycle costs. Manufacturing Technology Innovations Colin McCracken Ph.D., the product manager, biomedical, titanium materials, research

and development for Oerlikon Metco (Canada) Inc., introduced information on a new titanium brazing alloy manufacturing process in his presentation “Lower Cost Manufacturing Process for Titanium Braze Alloy.” The titanium brazing alloy manufacturing process involves the use of spherical BTi-1 powders manufactured using either the high-cost powder gas atomization (GA) or the electrode induction gas atomization (EIGA) processes. “A new BTi-1 powder manufacturing process will be introduced using the hydride/dehydride (HDH) process,” he said. “The HDH powder manufacturing process is used in the commercial production of nonspherical titanium thermal spray titanium powders used extensively in the medical thermal spray coating of orthopedic implant devices. The manufacture of titanium alloy powder via the HDH process is significantly more cost effective than the traditional commercialized atomizing processes.” McCracken explained that brazing is a joining process where two or more metal components are permanently connected using a filler metal. The filler metals melts above 450°C (840°F) but below the melting temperature of the base/substrate metals. If either base/substrate metals melt, then the process is known as welding (below 450°C it’s known as soldering. The filler metals are designed to wet all the joining surfaces, flow and penetrate a gap known as the braze joint. The molten filler metal is also drawn into the braze join by capillary action. The advantages of brazing include well controlled thermal (furnace) cycles with minimal component distortion. “Base metal dilution is normally very low and can be used

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to join very thin cross sections. Dissimilar (metal and ceramic ) materials can be joined together. It’s a cost-effective process that does not require highly skilled / specialized labor. The braze metals can be applied either a powder, paste, tape, preform, rope or rods.” Brazing is used for the production of aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, heat exchangers, medical devices, nuclear fuel rods, and drill bits, cutters, tubes and fittings for the oil and gas industry. In his concluding remarks, McCracken said it’s been successfully demonstrated that the HDH process

can be used to manufacture a BTi1 titanium braze alloy powder that conforms to the American Welding Society specifications for both chemistry and PSD (140F). “The HDH powder has an angular powder morphology compared to the commercial spherical atomized powders. The HDH BTi-1 alloy powder was homogeneous and comprised a titanium matrix containing expected very finely dispersed Ti2Ni and Ti2Cu phases. The Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) showed that 44

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the HDH powder was comparable to both the traditional atomized powder, however the GA powder appeared to have a lower melting point onset. The tee joint brazing test showed that the HDH BTi-1 powder exhibited better wetting and filling of the brazing gap, particularly on the reverse side of the brazing gap.” A presentation by Peter Duxson, technical director, and Brad Berven, technical sales manager for Coogee Titanium Pty Ltd. described “Melt Free; A Better Way to Make a Better Titanium.” Coogee Titanium of Australia is majority owned by Coogee

Chemicals Pty Ltd, with CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, an Australian government agency that spearheads scientific research, as a major shareholder. The melt-free technology is based on the TiRO™ “fluidized bed reduction” process. TITANIUM TODAY published articles on Coogee in 2018 and 2019. Coogee, in Australia, operates a demonstration facility in Perth and a development center in Melbourne, for its process and alloy development and Industrial-scale spheroidization technology. In addition, Coogee is planning a new facility, Ottawa, IL. Coogee is evaluating commercially pure titanium and grades 5 and 23 and Ti6Al4V. The path ahead for Coogee involves low-rate production at demonstration scale; process qualification with prospective partners and customers, and the evaluation of scale-up pathways. Art Kracke, the president of AAK Consulting L.L.C., who is familiar with the Coogee technology, outlined the importance for titanium powder metal and advanced manufacturing technologies. Kracke, interviewed in 2019, said the potential benefits include: the

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ability to lower the overall cost of titanium products for a variety of industrial applications; enhanced part performance using the design freedom offered by additive manufacturing; the capability to exploit weight reduction; and consolidate parts into a component with improved performance, lighter weight and lower cost. Eliana Fu of Trumpf addressed “Laser Surface Structuring for Medical Applications.” Fu began by pointing out that the Trumpf Group, a diversified manufacturing company best known as a producer of machine tools, Involved in additive manufacturing since 1999. She said titanium is the most

removed with defocused laser beam, producing an “annealing” effect as new oxide layer is formed, with color according to thickness of oxide layer, similar to heat tinting. Fu listed the laser process parameters for the Trumpf TruMark 5020 (Yb: Fiber) nanosecond (ns) laser with a 1064nm infrared (IR) wavelength, with an average power of 20W. “The system is installed in a TruMark Station 5000,” she said. “A SCAN cube 10 2D galvo scanner with a 160mm focal length (FL) f-theta lens is used for beam focusing and delivery. This optical setup creates a scan field size of 110mm x 110mm with a spot size of (about) 67µm.”

Dr. Tracey Holmes of S&D Metals GmbH, spoke on the topic of “Oxidation-Resistant Titanium Alloys for Automotive and Motorcycle Exhaust Systems.” She began by spelling out the requirements for exhaust system materials, a list that includes high temperature strength, resistance to corrosion by road salts, resistance to exhaust gases, the ability to maintain wall thickness and good room temperature formability. The challenge for titanium in this application is the long-term exposure to temperatures above 600°C (1112°F). Holes said the high temperature exposure leads to excessive scale exfoliation, which reduces the thickness and decreases the strength of the exhaust system components. In addition, oxygen diffusion leads to embrittlement, while excessive grain growth also results in embrittlement and the deterioration of fatigue properties. “These phenomena lead to reduced life times for exhaust systems, she said. However, new titanium grades have been developed with improved oxidation resistance, preventing embrittlement and grain

widely used metallic for biomedical implants and components due to its biocompatible and decades of proven performance. Laser surface modification and structuring employs a highly focused laser beam impinges on surface of metal, creating molten pool. The pool solidifies rapidly and structures are created as beam rasters quickly through molten pool. Laser beam parameters can be selected to change shape, pulse, and duration. Tenacious surface oxide layer can be TITANIUMTODAY

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coarsening without detrimental effect on formability. She pointed to test involving Ti-1.2ASN, developed by Kobe Steel, which has improved oxidation resistance to 800°C (1472°F). Holmes said that tests indicate that Ti1.2ASN “exhibits almost no thickness reduction with the grain coarsening being effectively suppressed thanks to the addition of silicon. There is negligible decrease in wall thickness, maintaining strength and the fine grain structure results in high fatigue strength.” A talk by Gaurav Lalwani, strategic business developer, medical, for Carpenter Technology, examined the use of titanium Grade 23 for advanced additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for the medical device industry. Lalwani manages medical technology portfolio and new product development and has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. “Additive manufacturing has been widely adopted in the medical device design and manufacturing,” he said, noting that there have been more than150 FDA approved AM metallic devices—90 approved in last 2 years. “Orthopedics has been the largest driver of AM. He said AM continues to gain share and acceptance due to improved procedures and clinical outcomes. “Porous surface structure facilitates bone ingrowth. Titanium alloy (Ti 6Al-4V, Grade 23) has been the widely adopted material 46

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of choice with more than 90-percent market share.” He pointed out that there also have been significant developments in non-titanium alloys such as stainless steel, cobalt chrome (CCM), and BioDur® 108 Nitinol. Lalwani said that Ti64 ELI Grade 23 Plus, high-strength titanium AM for complex designs represents an innovation in the next generation of titanium-based medical devices.Ti64 Grade 23 Plus combines controlled powder chemistry with lower oxygen content and optimized print parameters, with a 15-20 percent improvement in mechanical properties He said this grade “enables state-of-the-art device designs through improved

mechanical properties coupled with topology optimization, lattice structures, and other advanced geometries.” Gary Lantzke, chief executive officer of Callidus Welding Solutions, and Evelyn Ng, Callidus group materials and corrosion engineer, focused their remarks on “Novel Advances in Titanium Nitriding and the Effect on Hardness, Toughness, Wear Resistance and Corrosion,” saying that there are application trials in high pressure acid leach (HPAL) and pressure oxidation (POX) plants. They said that the estimated cost of titanium and parts containing titanium in an HPAL circuit is $184 million, based on an approximation of an HPAL circuit, consisting of 60-percent titanium and the known total cost of $307 million to build an additional HPAL circuit that feeds into an existing plant. “The aim is to supply reliable components that do not cause unexpected shutdowns.” Many of the steps in the

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development of this process has proven to be counter intuitive, according to Lantzke and Ng. “The delivery system for the alloying agents in the TiN-A process was originally laughed off as unachievable. It however provides a very stable platform that works incredibly well for delivering an alloy into a nitride particle. We are currently in process of comparative measurement of copper alloying for a naval defence application, working with another defence force contractor in Australia in the light weight ballistic armour area and also continuing the development of niobium as an alloy of interest. The next step of the process will be to refine the delivery system and also the parameters so that resultant micro structures can be assured for greater production.” Titanium is the material of choice in hydrometallurgy plant equipment for severe service. Typical failure in severe service is erosion and/ or corrosion. Callidus Welding has been innovating titanium nitrides for a decade in response to client requirements for more reliable, longer lasting equipment. The outcome has been a series of titanium nitride types, all proven in field studies to extend in-service life, and one of which is patented. Callidus Welding Solutions is involved in the welding and weld repair of exotic metals for mining, oil and gas, marine, mineral process industries, offering engineering solutions to erosion and corrosion challenges. Michael Marucci and Muktesh Paliwal of Kymera International/ Reading Alloys addressed “3D Printing of Irregularly Shaped Ti6Al-4V Powders Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion.” Kymera HDH titanium powders Ti-6Al-4V, commercially

pure (CP) Titanium, and titanium sponge powder. The powders are oxygen controlled to meet ASTM standards, with a particle size range of 45-250 microns. The Kymera powder production has approved quality systems in place for both aerospace and medical applications. Traditional medical applications for HDH Titanium Powders are surgical and orthopedic applications such as plasma spray coatings for orthopedic implants, along with hip and knee joints. Advanced industrial applications include high-purity titanium sputtering targets used for thin coating applications, precision sintered filtration components for corrosion resistance and net-shape forming via metal injection molding and extrusion.

heat-treated conditions. The speakers said that nonspherical HDH titanium powders can be printed via laser powder bed fusion using normal scan speed and laser power. Mechanical properties of parts printed with HDH Ti6Al-4V with a particle size 20-130 µm meet or exceed components produced using standard spherical powders with a particle size range of 20-63 µm. Work will continue to further optimize the HDH powder and the printing process to reduce as printed porosity. Rob Mackay of Tube-Mac Piping Technologies spoke about a” Non-Welded Method to Connect Titanium Pipe and Tube” using the company’s titanium PYPLOK® for mechanically attached fittings. MacKay said titanium PYPLOK is

Kymera’s study goals and objectives are focused on determining if non-spherical HDH Ti-6Al-4V powder can be successfully printed via laser powder bed fusion and exhibit mechanical properties comparable to spherical Ti-6Al-4V; determining the optimized printing set up to avoid porosity in the finished parts; and evaluating resulting mechanical properties in the “as printed” and in

tested and available for commercial use. PYPLOK finds applications in marine, petrochemical and industrial markets and corrosive environments. PYPLOK mechanical fittings are received approvals and standards from organizations such as ANSI/ASME (B31.1 and B31.3), NAVSEA, the United States Naval Sea Systems Command, and the U.S. and Canadian coast guards. Elise Deloye, currently TITANIUMTODAY

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doing Ph.D. work at La Chance Lepemangoye University shared thoughts on “How to Eliminate Hydrogen Embrittlement in Titanium Alloys.” Deloye said that to eliminate hydrogen embrittlement, the titanium surface layer should be destructured (destroyed grains), an oxide layer could be a barrier, dislocations should be limited (mobility of hydrogen in the material), and the material should have limited residual stresses. She said there are ongoing studies underway, specifically on heat treatment. Charles Tomonto, Ph.D. an engineering fellow with Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. provided insights into “Titanium 3D Printing

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at Johnson & Johnson,” explaining where and why the medical company uses titanium and titanium alloys. Tomonto said Ti-6Al-4V and commercially pure titanium Grade 2 are used in orthopedic and trauma implants, as these materials have an excellent track record as a medical implant material, exhibiting superior biocompatibility and good bone osteointegration. He said the predominant titanium-based alloy used by Johnson & Johnson is Ti6Al-4V ELI (extra-low interstitial) and commercially pure titanium Grade 2 has been used for Trauma applications. Johnson & Johnson remains interested and continues to pursue titanium additive manufacturing as it provides the opportunity to design the internal structure of a device along with the outside geometry and custom tailor an endoprosthesis to the anatomy of a patient—having an

implant to match a patient’s unique anatomy. Laser powder bed fusion, binder jet and electron beam melt additive manufacturing are used by Johnson & Johnson, and the company has in-house production capability for laser powder bed fusion and electron beam melt. Bill MacDonald of Timet gave an update on titanium “H” grade code—a case for ASME Section VIII Division 2. MacDonald said titanium H grades are a class of commercially pure grades with higher minimum ultimate tensile stress than non-H grades. There are 17 different titanium alloy grades approved for ASME Section VIII Division 1 pressure vessel construction. He said there are four titanium alloy H grades approved: 2H, 7H, 16H and 26H. “The Section VIII Division 2 code case is underway and a proposal is ready for consideration at Section VII Materials.” NobelClad executives Edgar Vidal, vice president, marketing and business development, and Steve Mabry, DetaPipeTM product manager, discussed DetaPipe and improved reliability in reactive metal piping. Titanium and zirconium cladding is preferred for reactors, crystallizers, tanks, heat exchangers, tube sheet and piping and elbows. DetaPipe is a fabricated carbon steel pipe spool with either a titanium or zirconium clad surface, which can be straight or an elbow. Applications include geothermal piping and chemical processing operations. The alloy material undergoes the cladding process resulting in a locktight fit, capable of withstanding exposure to ambient and elevated temperatures while at operating pressure in service. Sebastine Dubent, a research engineer with the industrial

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materials laboratory of CNAM Paris, described the “Characterization and Corrosion Behavior of Grade 2 Titainum Used in Electrolysers for Hydrogen Production. Dubet began by saying that today in France and in other industrialized countries, hydrogen is an emerging industrial sector leading to an increasing development of electrolysers, for which titanium has a key role in the design. Hydrogen, Dubent said, is viewed as a promising alternative as a clean and sustainable energy source.

Hydrogen can diffuse into the surface oxide film of a titanium substrate, resulting in embrittlement. However, the average corrosion rate of Grade 2 titanium is considered reasonable. According to various test studies, it was determined that titanium Grade 2 was justified for the design of the electrolysers electrodes as the metal’s free potential in sulfuric medium tends to stabilize over time with an acceptable corrosion rate. Francesco D’Elia, representing Meotec GmbH, examined the “Combined ECAP (Equal Channel Angular Pressing) and Rotary Swaging Processing of Commercially Pure Titanium for NextGeneration Dental Implants. The next generation

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of dental implants will encompass bone augmentation and grafting and narrow implants to reduce the need for bone grafting. Rotary swaging is a forging process used to provide rods and tubes. He stated that the company’s objectives are to investigate the feasibility of combined ECAP and rotary swaging processing to improve the mechanical properties of commercially pure titanium Grade 4 for next-generation implants, as well as investigate the potential for the replacement of Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) with commercially pure titanium Grade 4. D’Elia said Meotec has established a processing technique combining ECAP and rotary swaging to produce high-strength commercially pure titanium Grade 4 alloy rods, which are suitable for next-generation dental implants. Jens Kroger, a representative of AP&C, discussed titanium powder used for additive manufacturing of orthopedics. The company used Ti6Al4V powder and a concept laser known as DMLM M2 Series 5 and an Arcam EBMQ10plus. Kroger mentioned 4Web Medical has having performed more than 40,000 medical implants during the last five years. The Performance Titanium Group reviewed the properties of

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Grade 23 Ti6Al4V ELI, an alloyed grade of titanium. Titanium 6AL4V ELI is considered a higher purity than 6AL-4V Grade 5 due to its lower inclusions of iron, and the interstitial elements, carbon and oxygen. 6AL4V ELI typically comes in the annealed condition, but can be found in beta annealed condition as well. 6AL4V ELI Grade 23 shows high strength and toughness, as well as good corrosion resistance. It is found in aerospace applications

where fracture toughness and fatigue strength are important. As a biocompatible grade of titanium, it’s also known for its applications in medical and dental implants. Looking ahead, the ITA is planning TITANIUM USA 2022, to be held Oct. 9-12 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Resort in Orlando, FL USA. n

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Acquisition of National Kwikmetal Services (NKS) Press Release: November 23, 2021 defense, power generation, medical, and infrastructure PRESS RELEASE: November 23, 2021 and construction markets. Banner Industries, comprising Banner Service Services (NKS) Re: Acquisition of National Kwikmetal For over 50 years, Banner Industries (www.bargrind. Corporation, Banner Medical Innovations, Banner P&M Supply, Edge International, and Supra Alloys, is pleased com) has been Medical a premier supplier of Banner precision ground bar, Banner Industries, comprising Banner Service Corporation, Banner Innovations, P&M centerless grinding, turning, straightening, and to announce that MiddleGround Capital, a private equity Supply, Edge International, and Supra Alloys, is pleased to announce that MiddleGround Capital, a other services. Materials include carbon and alloy companyprivate that acquired Banner inthat 2019, has acquired equity company acquired Banner in 2019,value-added has acquired National Kwikmetal Services (NKS) steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, nickel alloys, and National Kwikmetal Services (NKS) and added it to the and added it to the Banner platform. titanium. Banner platform. Established ina1989 a small order specialist, NKS (www.nks.com) , based inwithin Des Plaines, Illinois, has “NKS’ unique position their elected markets Established in 1989 as smallasorder specialist, NKS grown to be one of the largest independently owned flat-rolled stainless steel service centers in the allows them to seize the opportunity to serve customers (www.nks.com) , based in Des Plaines, Illinois, has andofisthe recognized in the industryowned as a leader in stainless steel slitting slitting NKS more effectively thanand other largetechnology. traditional service grown toUSA be one largest independently provides differentiated metal products and processing capabilities across the automotive, general centers,” said Dan Stoettner, Banner Industries CEO. flat-rolled stainless steel service centers in the USA and industrial, defense, power generation,“With medical, infrastructure and they construction the and additional capabilities bring to Banner, we is recognized in theaerospace industry asand a leader in stainless markets. look forward to what this next phase of growth means for steel slitting and slitting technology. NKS provides our collective customers.” differentiated metal products and processing capabilities For over 50 years, Banner Industries (www.bargrind.com) has been a premier supplier of precision across the automotive, general industrial, aerospace and ground bar, centerless grinding, turning, straightening, and other value-added services. Materials include carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, nickel alloys, and titanium.

ENGELHARD RECOGNIZED WITH MTIthem INDUSTRY AWARD to serve “NKS’ uniqueED position within their elected markets allows to seizeMERIT the opportunity customers more effectively than other large of traditional service centers,” said Dan Stoettner, Banner Souderton, PA, November 8 - As long-time members “With the additional capabilities they bring to Banner, we look forward to what this the MetalIndustries Treating CEO. Institute (MTI), Solar Atmospheres next phase of growth means for our collective employees are actively involved with the Institute. At customers.” the recent 2021 Fall meeting held in San Antonio TX, MTI recognized Ed Engelhard, Vice President Corporate Quality, with the MTI Award of Industry Merit. This award is given in recognition of current/ongoing commitment to the betterment of the commercial Withindustry kind regards, heat treating with one or more significant accomplishments. Ed currently co-chairs the Technical Standards Committee for the MTI. Additionally, Ed is extremely active with PRI, SAE and at ASTM. Bob Hill President of Solar Atmospheres of Western PA states, “Being are extremely proud that the MTI honored Ed for openly Stephen R. Smith Director a previous business owner coupled|with 40 yearsofofMarketing sharing his knowledge to our heat treating industry.” metallurgical processing knowledge, Ed knows what Mobile: +1 (949) 290-9734 it takes to get the job done and to get it finished right For more information about the Solar Atmospheres, visit the first time. He has the unique ability to separate www.solaratm.com, or contact Bob at (855) 934-3284 ext. srs@edgeintl.com | www.bargrind.com 2224, or bob@solaratm.com. the utopian desires of auditing agencies versus what is practical on the shop floors because he has been there. We TITANIUMTODAY

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KYMERA INTERNATIONAL, LLC ACQUIRES TELEX METALS QUIRES TELEX METALS Addition of Telex Metals to Enhance Kymera’s Product Offerings to include

include Tantalum and Niobium Specialty Materials Tantalum and Niobium Specialty Materials

and pastes including aluminum, copper, tin, titanium and their alloys as well as vanadium, niobium, and Kymera International, LLC (“Kymera”), a global leading molybdenum master alloys. Kymera sells its technically specialty materials company that manufactures nondeveloped products into a wide variety of end markets, ferrous metal powders, pastes, granules, and master including aerospace, medical, electronics, chemical, alloys, announced today that it has closed its transaction specialty auto, and numerous industrial applications. with Telex Metals (“Telex”), acquiring 100% of the shares Kymera International has manufacturing facilities als company that manufactures non-ferrous metal of Telex. in the U.S., Australia, Europe, and Asia. – www. has closed its transaction with Telex Metals (“Telex”), kymerainternational.com “Telex is an outstanding company with an excellent product and end-market portfolio that fits in perfectly About Telex Metals, LLC with our existing business,” said Barton White, CEO of Metals is a global supplier of tantalum, tungsten, “Matt Danish (CEOin of Telex) has assembled marketKymera. portfolio that ﬁts perfectly with our Telex and niobium particulates. Telex converts tantaluma highly talented group of individuals in a truly O of Telex) has assembled a highly talented group containing secondary raw materials into high purity entrepreneurial environment. We love Telex’s dedication edication ESG initiatives to ESGto initiatives including being aincluding zero-dischargebeing a products that are supplied to, among others, the medical market where demanding specifications are required. facilitygrowth and we will strive to help Matt and Telex ate their trajectory”. Telex also produces material for the hard metals, accelerate their growth trajectory”. electronics, and super alloys industries such as the aerospace sector. Telex is based out of Croydon, PA. – “Partnering with Kymera will allow Telex to propel our s to the next level," said Matt Danish, CEO of Telex. www.telexmetals.com growth initiatives to the next level,” said Matt Danish, ate this to be mutually beneﬁcial to our business CEO of Telex. “We are excited to be joining Barton and About Palladium Equity Partners, LLC the Kymera team and anticipate this to be mutually Palladium is one of the oldest minority-owned private beneficial to our business and key customers.” equity fifirms in the country with over $3 billion of assets (collectively, a middle-market private Kymera has"Palladium"), been owned by affiliates of Palladium under management. The firm seeks to acquire and grow Partners, (collectively, “Palladium”), a sinceEquity 2018. This LLC is the fourth acquisition for companies in partnership with founders and experienced middle-market private equity firm with approximately management teams by providing capital, strategic $3 billion in assets under management, since 2018. This guidance, and operational oversight. Since its founding is the fourth acquisition for Kymera under Palladium’s in 1997, Palladium has invested over $3 billion of capital ownership. in 38 platform investments and 145 add-on acquisitions, realizing 22 of these platform investments. The firm The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. focuses primarily on buyout equity investments in the range of $50 million to $150 million. The principals of the About Kymera International, LLC firm have significant experience in consumer, services, s a market-leading materials Kymera Internationalspecialty can trace its roots back to thecompany industrials, and healthcare businesses. Palladium is based 1800s and tin, today titanium is a market-leading materials as well um, copper, and specialty their alloys as in New York City. – www.palladiumequity.com company focused on non-ferrous powders, granules, Research Triangle Park, NC, January 6, 2022

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REGULATION SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE REGULATION SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE RUN/BIKE/WALK SANDINOX TEAM: TITANIUM RUNNERS RUN/BIKE/WALK Article 7. Participants are responsible for the accuracy of CHAPTER I - SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY SANDINOX TEAM: TITANIUM RUNNERS the information provided by the system used. Participants CHALLENGE agree that email will be the means of communication Article 1. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY used by the organizing company to pass on information CHALLENGE, can be carried out in the form of running, and updates regarding the virtual challenge. ride a bike and/or walking, and this virtual event purpose I - SANDINOX SOLIDARY CHALLENGE Article 8.VIRTUAL Participation in the virtual challenge is is to raise money for donation in the fight CHAPTER against hunger, personal and non-transferable, and no participant can and the institution that will receive it will be chosen by be replaced by another in any situation. However, can the be carried o SANDINOX. The donation will be communicated toThe all SANDINOX Article 1. VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE, participant participate manythis times as heevent wishes,purpose is participants after the challenge conclusion,form by email. of running, ride a bike may and/or walking,asand virtual as long as it is according to the rules of these regulation. money for donation in the fight against hunger, and the institution that will rece Article 2. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY chosen by SANDINOX. donation will be communicated Article 9. The All the valid participants will receive a to all participa CHALLENGE, goal is to achieve a total ofbe 8,713 thethe challenge conclusion, by email. participation certificate and medal, and the first three kilometers, that represents the sum between teams that reach theSOLIDARY greatest number of kilometersgoal willis to achiev maximum distance north and south (4,394 km) and Article 2. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL CHALLENGE, receive also a trophy. The freight charge for the delivery of western and east of Brazil (4,319 km), a total of 8,713 of 8,713 kilometers, that represents the sum between the maximum distance n the medal andand trophy as long km), as it isadelivered kilometers. south (4,394 km) and western eastisofincluded Brazil (4,319 total of 8,713 kilo to the address of the participating company. All medals Article 3. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY and trophy,VIRTUAL will be delivered at onceCHALLENGE, and the company Article 3. The SANDINOX SOLIDARY is a virtual ch CHALLENGE, is a virtual challenge, withwith no fixed will be responsible for the internal distribution of its no fixed location or date. The participant can run, ride a bike and/or walk, w location or date. The participant can run, ride a bike and/ participants. and wherever he wants and the times that he wants. However, it should be ca or walk, whenever and wherever he wants and the times st between December 1 , 2021 and June 1st , 2022 or until when the total 8,713 ki CHAPTER III - OPERATIONS AND DELIVERY OF that he wants. However, it should be carried out between is achieved. MEDAL AND TROPHY December 1st, 2021 and June 1st , 2022 or until when the total 8,713 kilometers is achieved. Article 4. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE activities a Article 9. How will it work? bike/walk. The activities do not have a defined distance, the participant can Article 4. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY between all the activities of the challenge and canand participate as many times as h STEP 01: Run/Ride a Bike/Walk record the CHALLENGE activities are: run/ bike/walk. The in order to reach kilometers as many using kilometers as possible, theordates of th gps watch, mobile appbetween or treadmill activities do not have a defined distance, the participant challenge. any equivalent equipment or app; can choose between all the activities of the challenge and

can participate as many times as he wants, in order to STEP 02: Fill in the registration form, supplied by reach as many kilometers as possible, between the datesII - PARTICIPATION CHAPTER SANDINOX, for the validation of your participation. of the virtual challenge. STEP 03: After receiving the data, it will be validated by CHAPTER II - PARTICIPATION Article 5. The SANDINOX SOLIDARY CHALLENGE SANDINOX VIRTUAL and the participant will receive a certificateis exclus SANDINOX customers, suppliers or partners. with validation of their participation, in case it is Article 5. The SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY approved. CHALLENGE is exclusively for SANDINOX customers, Article 6. Anyone who performs the run/bike/walk and proves the accomplishm suppliers or partners. participation through any04:platform forwill registration such as GPS watch or any STEP The medal only be sent to participants application or equivalent equipment and agree with the rules may The participate in th whose participation are validated by SANDINOX. Article 6. Anyone who performs the run/bike/walk and challenge. trophy will be awarded to the first three teams that reach proves the accomplishment of its participation through the greatest number of kilometers. Medal and trophy, any platform for registration such as GPS Article watch or7. any Participants are responsible for the accuracy of post the and information pro will be sent to the participating company by the mobile application or equivalent equipment and agree the system used. Participants that emailforwill be the means company willagree be responsible distributing them of to communicat the with the rules may participate in the virtual bychallenge. the organizing registered company participants. to pass onSANDINOX informationisand updates not responsibleregarding th challenge. TITANIUMTODAY

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for any loss, caused by mail or loss of medals or trophy in distribution within companies. CHAPTER IV – DONATION AMOUNT Article 10. The donation amount will be calculated according to the total distance achieved in end of the SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE. For each 1 (one) kilometer traveled, SANDINOX will donate $ 1.00 (one) Real to the institution chosen by SANDINOX. The donation will be made by SANDINOX according to this regulation.

CHAPTER V - FINAL PROVISIONS Article 12. In case of doubts or for other information send an email to titaniumrunners@sandinox.com.br. Article 13. SANDINOX limits its total donation to the amount corresponding to 8,713 kilometers. Voluntary donations will be given as a whole. All amount voluntarily delivered for this cause will be given along with the amount raised by the SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE.

Article 14. Donation Delivery: After the last day of the Article 11. The company or participant that wants to make SANDINOX VIRTUAL SOLIDARY CHALLENGE, a voluntary donation to join this cause can do so, just SANDINOX will validate all the registered participants contact us by e-mail: titaniumrunners@sandinox.com.br and calculate the amount that will be delivered to the institution selected by SANDINOX. The disclosure of the amount given and institution will be sent, later, for all participants, in the e-mail registered in the registration form.

PRESS RELEASE. Titanium Processing Center (TPC), a worldwide leader in titanium distribution, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website – www.titaniumprocessingcenter.com. TPC has been operating since 1999. Created with the user experience in mind, the site will make it easier for its customers to understand what products TPC has in stock and what type of services it offers. The site also has a link to the online store. “Our primary goal during

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the redesign was to create a more valuable, user-centric and responsive resource across all platforms and devices. Specifically, we wanted to focus on making it easier for our customers to learn and locate valuable information about our inventory and make it easier for our customers to communicate with us” stated the President of the Company, Denise Zielinski-Kakos. For any questions, suggestions, or comments please contact us at sales@titaniumprocessingcenter.com

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ITA Welcomes New Members 2021: A.M. Castle & Co

Alpha Resources LLC

+1-800-289-2785 www.castlemetals.com

+1-269-465-5559 sales@alpharesources.com https://www.alpharesources.com/

A. M. Castle & Co. (OTCQB:CTAM) is a leading provider of metals, services, and supply chain solutions. Castle Metals’ has been the metals business brand since 1976. We distribute and process alloy, carbon, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, titanium, cast iron, and red metals. Who We Are Operating in locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia, we work with international OEMs to better serve their multilocation production requirements and delivery needs. We also help the thousands of machine shops that service the OEMs or have their own niche end market. We leverage our long-standing metals expertise and focus on processing and other value-added services to meet the unique requirements of industries such as aerospace, defense, oil and gas, power generation and heavy equipment. What We Do By expanding our capabilities and services, Castle Metals is growing to serve the more complex requirements of customers who are outsourcing non-core functions. Our highly regarded H-A Industries, a state-of-the art heat-treat and bar processing facility, provides an extensive range of thermal treating and finishing services. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of valueadded processing services for plate, sheet, tubing and bar products from locations throughout our network. Today, Castle Metals is continuing to expand. Our business has grown in Mexico, Europe and Asia through organic growth and Castle continues to make targeted acquisitions.

All-Met Recycling http://www.allmetrecycling.com/ (714) 528-6013 info@allmetrecycling.com All-Met Recycling Inc. operates from Anaheim serving Orange County, Riverside County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County and also some other parts of California. Since our inception some 55 years ago, we have let the following points guide us through our daily business activities: • Conduct all business with the utmost integrity • Maximize customer scrap returns through competitive pricing and customer driven service standards • Provide customers with the tools to monitor their own scrap generation and better understand global scrap markets • Continue to improve our services through technology, controlled expansion, and new product offerings Following those four principles improved our reputation and service quality besides maximizing your return. We recycle and process scrap metals ourselves, on-site at our headquarters cutting out the middle man to optimize your profit.

Founded in 1978, Alpha Resources, LLC is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of aftermarket consumables and creation of certified reference materials for use in atomic spectroscopy analysis, and is ISO17034, ISO17025, ISO9001:2015 certified.

AW Bell Pty Ltd. AWBell is a specialist in high-quality metal products made from advanced ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The company operates from its 13,000 square metre production facility in Melbourne, Australia and is an AS9100D accredited supplier of complex metal parts incorporating investment casting, sand casting, rapid prototyping using 3D printing, production machining and tier-one assembly technologies. The company is divided into three principal business units, being AWBell Foundry, AWBell Precision Machining, and also AWBell Machinery for design and building of equipment for the global foundry industry.

ATX Co., Ltd. Tel : +82-70-4652-5000 | trade@atx.kr Email | www.atx.kr CEO/ President Chai Hee Suk No.2 44Beon-gil,Beonyeong-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-City, Gyeonggi-do, 15617, S.Korea. Fax : +82-70-4652-5555 | Mobile : +82-10-9868-5256 A leading company in the Titanium industry with 30 years of processing technology, will work with you to create the best technology. A leading company in Titanium and Special nonferrous metal industry. 1. A leading company in Titanium and other high alloy industries. We are securing our technological capabilities based on Titanium and Special non-ferrous metal processing and application technology. Based on this, we are doing our best to become a leading company in knowledge-based manufacturing industry. 2. A company that makes its way into the world. We have been recognized by customers based on accumulated technology, stable quality, cost competiness with 30 years of experience. So, We will go beyond the domestic market to the global market. TITANIUMTODAY

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ITA Welcomes New Members 2021: 3. A solid company that contributes to society. We will grow into a company with the best competitiveness, recognized by customers and contributing to society.

Epoch Wire https://www.epochwires.com/ +44 (0) 1223 478595 arcspray@epochwires.com Epoch Wires are a unique, cutting edge technology company founded in Cambridge, UK. Focusing on emerging technologies including superconductivity and additive manufacturing, Epoch Wires develop products to enable a renewable and sustainable future. Despite being founded less than 7 years ago, Epoch’s history is based on 40+ years of research in the field of superconductivity, and the production of infinitely long, laser seam welded powder-in-tube products. The patented manufacturing technology enables the production of Magnesium Diboride (MgB2) superconductive wires that are not only cost-effective but faster to produce compared to traditional methods. In 2019, Epoch successfully developed the longest single piece of hightemperature superconductive wire (>30km MgB2), by leveraging the nano powder feeding technology with the laser-seam welding technique. The company have recently developed wires suitable for Additive Manufacturing, including tool steels and titanium based alloys for the aerospace industry. The research and technical insight have been elevated due to collaborations with the University of Cambridge, University of Strathclyde, University of Twente, and The Welding Institute (TWI). In 2016, Bekaert, a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating, began investing in Epoch. Bekaert have spent the last 5 years growing Epoch’s R&D and production facilities, to commercialise products. The business was nominated for the UKGovernment backed ‘Most Innovative Company’ award in 2015, and was awarded the ‘Best Practice Representative Award’ in The 2017 Parliamentary Review. Epoch Wires are inspired to deliver long-term disruptive and sustainable solutions to change the status-quo of industrial practices.

Grover Gundrilling +1-800-743-8189 sales@grovergundrilling.com www.groverprecision.com Grover Gundrilling was founded in 1983 by Rupert and Suzanne Grover as a family owned contract gundrilling company in Oxford, Maine. Since the beginning, our focus has been on partnering with our customers to understand their needs and help solve their problems—which is why some of our original customers are still with us over 35 years later. By combining deep technical knowledge with a dedication to serving our customers we have grown from a small shop serving a New England customer base to become a trusted supplier to Medical and Aerospace manufacturing companies throughout the world. Our experienced gundrillers, machinists, and engineering teams have collaborated to refine our proprietary methods to achieve the results our customers require. Products include the most precise tubing in the world offered in 12 ft lengths with internal diameters as small as 0.170” and Total Runout of 0.004”. Improve yields and go from tubing to finished components off of your screw machine or lathe. No more need for secondary gundrilling operations. No mill run of material or long lead times required. Markets served: Medical: We have the proprietary processes and technology to achieve highly precise tolerances in ALL the material types utilized in the Surgical and Implantable Medical Device Industry. Aero & Defense: From tubing and blanks to castings and even highly machined/finished parts, we specialize in producing the critical bore features required by the Aerospace and Defense industries. Power Generation: Decades of experience, a broad range of machinery, and custom, precision-engineered tooling position us as an ideal source for the drilling needs for many of the industry’s most challenging parts.

Harald Phil AB

Greystone Alloys +46 8 731 56 03 https://www.haraldpihl.com/ +1- 800.936.0181 http://www.tungstensludge.com/ High Temperature Alloy Recycler & Processor. Contact Us Today & Sell Your Scrap! Top Alloy Recycler. Professional Team. Sell Your Scrap Today. Types: Hastelloy-C, Inconel, Monel, Molybdenum, Zicronium, Tantalum.

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HARALD PIHL is a family company with a long history. The company was founded in 1912 and is still today, over 100 years later, managed by the third and fourth generation of the Pihl family. We have been in business for so long that we have established contacts all over the world. Our longstanding experience also guarantees a vast knowledge of metallurgy. When HARALD PIHL was founded in the beginning of the 20th century, the company traded with a wide range of alloys and metals. Today we are more focused on alloys with unique characteristics - alloys that meet very specific demands and can handle extreme environments.

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ITA Welcomes New Members 2021: Europe’s largest stock of Nickel alloys and Titanium HARALD PIHL stock and trade sheet, plate, strip, bar, wire, tube, pipe and welding material. In our stock you can find Nickel based alloys, heat and corrosion resistant alloys, Titanium and Titanium alloys, Copper alloys and stainless steel among other materials, all in our purposefully built facilities 10 minutes north of Stockholm. Fast deliveries We are well-known for our fast deliveries, regardless in of where in the world you are. An order acknowledged before lunch is sent that same afternoon. Our excellent connection with our forwarders, means that you will have your goods in a few days time, almost as we were next door.

Hitachi Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science is a global company within the Hitachi High-Tech Group. The company is headquartered in Oxford, UK, with R&D and assembly operations in Finland, Germany and China and sales and support operations in a number of countries around the world. Our US office is located in Westford, MA. Our product range includes: • OES analyzers: Our OE750, PMI-MASTER, FOUNDRY-MASTER and TEST-MASTER range of optical emission spectroscopy analyzers are used by industries the world over for highprecision analysis.

to recycling. Working in close collaboration with our customers, our in-house experts have developed customized testing methodologies for hundreds of industrial applications, delivering simplicity of operation for even the most demanding applications. Transforming the latest technological advances into analysis solutions that drive business success.

M3 Metals +1-760-510-9210 info@m3metals.com Titanium revert buyer/seller/processor. http://m3metals.com/

MPS Technology MPS TECHNOLOGY SP. Z O.O. is part of the Metpromservis Ltd GROUP – a world leader in the production of FERO-TITANIUM. MPS TECHNOLOGY SP. Z O.O. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2018. The company’s modern Headquarters, which was opened in December 2019, was fitted with the world’s most modern installation for the processing of titanium waste. The line was designed and manufactured to the special requirements ordered by the MPS Technology.

• Handheld analyzers: The X-MET8000 is used by thousands of businesses to deliver simple, rapid, non-destructive analysis for alloy analysis, scrap metal sorting and metal grade screening using precision XRF technology. Vulcan, powered by LIBS laser technology identifies metal alloys in just one second; hugely benefitting businesses processing high volumes of metal and making Vulcan one of the fastest analyzers in the world.

The implementation was carried out in compliance with all of the rules concerning environmental protection.

• Microspot XRF coatings analyzers: FT160, FT110A and X-Strata measure coating thickness of single- and multi-layer coatings including alloy layers and are designed to be incorporated into quality control or process control programs, as well as research laboratories.

Titanium Equipment and Anode Manufacturing Company (TEAM)

• Versatile Benchtop XRF analyzers: The Lab-X5000 and X-Supreme8000 deliver highly-trusted quality assurance and process control across a diverse range of industries such as petroleum, wood treatment, cement, minerals, mining and plastics. We specialize in high-tech analysis solutions, designed to meet the tough challenges of a rapidly evolving industrial sector. Today, we’re helping thousands of businesses streamline their costs, minimize risk and increase production efficiency. Our range of laboratory-based and robust high-performance in-field testing instruments deliver materials and coatings analysis that adds value throughout the production lifecycle, from raw material exploration to incoming inspection, production and quality control

As a supplier of material to the largest steelworks and foundries, we are obliged to keep the highest standards. The company has implemented a quality management system - ISO 9001 and REACH.

www.team.co.in TITANIUM EQUIPMENT AND ANODE MANUFACTURING COMPANY PRIVATE LTD popularly known as TEAM commenced its Production from 1977. The company has its credit of bringing many innovative and niche technologies over 43 years and for First time in India, specializes in handling exotic and special metals like Titanium, Nickel, Copper Alloy, Monel, Hastelloy,Copper Alloy and Special SS, Duplex, Super Duplex, Tantalum, Zirconium and Alloy Steels etc. TEAM has equipped itself in the design and fabrication of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Condensers, Reactor Columns, Special MOC Pumps, Blower, Scrubber, Evaporator, Ultra Filtration Membranes,Skid Package and Custom built catering to TITANIUMTODAY

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ITA Welcomes New Members 2021: Chemical, Petrochemical, Refineries, Fertilizer and Nuclear Power Industries. We are equipped with latest version of Software on Design, Clean Room and an efficient engineering.

US Vanadium LLC +1 501-262-1270 https://usvanadium.com/ U.S. Vanadium produces and sells a range of specialty vanadium chemicals, including the highest-purity vanadium pentoxide (“V2O5“) in the world and ultra-high-purity electrolyte for vanadium flow batteries from its flagship facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas USA. The company is comprised of global leaders and investors in specialty chemicals and strategic materials, including in the mining, processing, purification, and sales and distribution of vanadium specialty chemicals. For more information, please go here: https://www.usvanadium.com/.

XLT Baoji Xilltong NongFerrous Metal Production Tel:+86 917 337 2281 Web:www.xlt-china.com Baoji Xilitong Non-Ferrous Metal Production Co., Ltd is mainly produce titanium and titanium alloy material: wire, bar, plate, forgings, ring and flange, fasteners, titanium machining parts, titanium cooper composite material, also we can supply customer customized service and new products design for our customers. We also have titanium and titanium alloy products over 300T in stock with complete specification, including titanium bar, titanium wire, titanium plate, titanium tube, titanium fasteners etc.

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ACNIS® International

+1-503-977-9348 www.accushapeinc.com accushapeinc@msn.com

+33 (0)4 72 14 55 00 www.acnis-titanium.com contact@acnis-titanium.com

Accushape™ has fully integrated facilities for processing Titanium Sponge Granules, with custom screening, particle size and shape modifications, application development, pressing and sintering of parts, machining and metal finishing processes. Accushape™ is a member of the International Titanium Association.

Since 1991, ACNIS® International is a leading stockholder and distributor of alloyed and non-alloyed titanium in all forms and sizes. With the acquisition of AEROMETALS & Alloys in 2014 ACNIS® International has strengthened its position in the aerospace field.

Acnis do Brasil

+ 55 15 3225 4044 silvio.ribeiro@acnisdobrasil.com.br www.acnisdobrasil.com.br Acnis do Brasil, founded in 2004, is the largest stockist of titanium, polymers and other special alloys in Brazil. Certified ISO13485 and ISO9001 we supply materials in medical, industrial and aerospace segments, in bars, sheets, tubes, flat bars, hexagonal and square bars, tubes, welding wire, forged parts and 3D printing powder. Acnis do Brasil is part of Acnis International group, located in Chassieu close to Lyon, France.

ACNIS Group provides a unique cutting service in Europe, through its state of-the-art sawing, waterjet, laser and shearing machines. Among our wide product range, we offer bars, sheets, tubes, flat bars, hexagonal and square bars, tubes,welding wire, forged parts and 3D printing powders. We serve our customers from our head office in Lyon, France, but also from our 3 service centers located in Lyon (AEROMETALS & Alloys®), Brazil (ACNIS® Do Brasil) and China (ACNIS® Asia).

ADMA Products, Inc. +1-330-650-4000 www.admaproducts.com ADMA Products Inc. is AS9100 registered fully integrated manufacturer of ADMA Hydrogenated Titanium Powder, ADMATAL® net shape and near net shape powder metallurgy titanium and titanium alloy products. These products, produced by ADMA under its proprietary and patented “solid state” (nonmelt) consolidation processes, meet all critical specifications and

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry standards, including Aerospace Materials Specifications (AMS). Components made from ADMA Hydrogenated Titanium Powder are characterized by high purity, refined microstructures, low oxygen content, excellent “weld-ability”, low energy input, almost 100% “buy to fly ratios”, low cost, and performance that is superior to those of titanium ingot based products. ADMA additionally specializes in stainless steel, nickel, niobium, zirconium and other advanced materials produced by powder metallurgy processes.

Advanced Metal Industries Cluster Co. Ltd. +966 (12) 610 9057 www.Tasnee.com info@amic.com.sa Advanced Metal Industries Cluster Company, Ltd. (AMIC), HQ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is an affiliate of Tasnee, one of the largest petrochemical companies in the KSA. AMIC is leading development of a fully integrated titanium value chain in the Middle East. In 2014, AMIC formed a JV with Toho Titanium Co., Ltd., now called Advanced Metal Industries Cluster and Toho Titanium Metal Co., Ltd. (ATTM), to build the first titanium sponge plant in the Middle East. The plant is located adjacent to Tronox’ Yanbu, TiO2 operations where TiCl4 a key sponge feedstock is produced and conveyed via pipeline. AMIC also operates an ilmenite processing plant with initial capacity of 500kMT titanium slag in Jazan, KSA. Building on the titanium sponge plant, AMIC is developing downstream capabilities strategically located in proximity to ATTM and first including melting and forging. AMIC will produce alloy and commercially pure titanium metal products to support the global aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

Advanced Optical Technologies +1-505-313-7068 https://advanced-optical.com contact@advanced-optical.com Advanced Optical Technologies (AOT) offers multi-dimensional micro- and nano-structural material characterization, mapping, and assessment for a more complete understanding of complex materials, devices, and scenarios, and develops custom sensors for defense and commercial customers.

Aerometals & Alloys® + 33 (0) 1 61 03 03 90 contact@aerometals-alloys.com www.aerometals-alloys.com Located close to Lyon, France, Aerometals & Alloys® is a leading stockholder of alloyed and non-alloyed Titanium in all forms and sizes. Additionally we stock bars 15/5PH and 17/4PH for aerospace application.

Akrapovič www.akrapovic-foundry.com +386 1 787 84 04 foundry@akrapovic.com Akrapovič, located at the heart of Europe, is a leader in the manufacturing of premium exhaust systems for premium motorcycles and performance cars. The company is a pioneer in the innovative use of titanium and super-alloys, and is at the forefront of carbon-fiber components. With over 1,200 employees, we sell our products in over 80 countries. Akrapovič has established itself as a one-stop shop provider of titanium solutions. Our team has several decades of experience in titanium technology and we are the only exhaust manufacturer with an in-house titanium foundry. Through our foundry and machining capabilities with state of the art CNC machines, we are able to produce the finest titanium products for industries such as medical technology, food processing, sporting applications, industrial production as well as the automotive industry. Today we offer solutions to many clients from around the world even for the most demanding of applications. We have developed products with complex geometry and have manufactured lightweight components without compromising on the strength of the part. Our near net shape casting technology allows us to reduce the number of hours spent on machining a part and optimizes the use of the material. With high level of precision, we can reach low wall thicknesses, keeping high mechanical properties and excellent material consistencies.

ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH

+49 6181 3070 www.ald-vt.com info@ald.vt.de ALD Vacuum Technologies – High Tech is our Business ALD is a worldwide leading supplier of advanced furnace systems for melting, casting, coating and heat treatment of metals under vacuum. ALD furnaces are used for the production of especially pure and specially alloyed metals, materials and parts. Our customers are comprised of the leading manufacturers of materials used in aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical and commercial markets for a variety of applications that require those superalloys, reactive and refractory materials as well as rare earth and powder materials.

Among our large product range, we offer bars, sheets, tubes, flat bars, hexagonal and square bars, tubes, welding wire, forged parts, 3D printing powders EN 9120 certified.

ALD Vacuum Technologies also is the industry leader in EB PVD Thermal Barrier Coating Systems and our Precision Casting Systems are used for super-alloy, Titanium and Ti Aluminide cast parts. Our expertise in heat treatment furnace technologies and sintering furnace technologies are utilized by leading automotive manufacturing companies as well as the tool manufacturing industries for highly critical parts in gear case and fuel injection systems and specialty tools.

Aerometals & Alloys® is part of Acnis International Group, located in Chassieu, France.

ALD has worldwide representation and services through wholly owned subsidiaries in North America, Japan, Russia, Mexico,

Aerometals & Alloys® provides a unique cutting service in Europe, through its state of-the-art sawing, waterjet and shearing machines.

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry India, Thailand, Poland, France and China. With more than 20 representatives across the globe, working together with nearly 400 employees at our corporate headquarters in Hanau, Germany ALD is able to provide timely and knowledgeable services and support.

American Prosthetic Components

ALD is part of the AMG, Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., Netherlands, a public listed technology company with leading market position and interesting growth potential.

americanprostheticcomponents.com

Alloy Works, Inc. 704-645-0511 ext. 118 JWoock@Alloyworks.com Todd.Tomczyk@timet.com AlloyWorks, a TIMET company, specializes in plasma cold hearth melting titanium aluminides, standard titanium alloys, and CP. AlloyWorks products are used to produce parts in aerospace, industrial, and military applications. AlloyWorks is AS9100, ISO 9001 certified and holds approvals from several leading engine companies.

Alloy Metals Company 562-941-1616 www.alloymetalsco.com Moe@alloymetalscompany.com; Steven@alloymetalscompany. com; Anju@alloymetalscompany.com Alloy Metals Company is a full service distribution center with offices located in Southern California, New York and Wichita, KS (opening 2019). AMC specializes in Titanium Bar, Sheet & Plate products. Offering quick turnaround and in-house cut to size parts, AMC is your one stop destination for your Titanium raw material needs. Industries Serviced: Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Medical and Industrial markets. Materials • 6AL-4V • 6AL-4V Eli • 6AL-6V-2SN • 6AL-2SN-4ZR-2MO • 6AL-2SN-4ZR-6MO • 8ALK-1MO-1V • 10V-2FE-3AL • 3AL-2.5V • 15V-3AL-3CR-3SN AMC is AS9100D/ISO9001:2008

Alloys & Elements +1 (323) 570-8914 info@alloysandelements.com www.alloysandelements.com At Alloys & Elements we specialize in the procurement, analysis, and processing of advanced alloys and metal scrap. We source scrap from manufacturing and trading companies worldwide and produce ready to melt packages for major alloy producers. Please go to our website www.alloysandelements.com

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1-800-772-7508 American Prosthetic Components is a manufacturer of prosthetic components.

American Titanium Works LLC +1-603-398-3342 American Titanium Works LLC is completing plans to build a new, green-field, integrated, world-class titanium manufacturing facility in the southeast of the United States. ATW is targeting the defense, industrial, commercial, consumer and emerging markets with a range of products and services including alloy and commercially pure titanium plate, bloom, billet, slab, and ingot. Applications for our products will include defense ballistics and general military equipment construction, chemical processing equipment, oil & gas systems, pulp & paper production facilities, medical implants, and a wide and growing range of consumer goods.

AmeriTi Manufacturing Company 1-313-366-5300 www.AmeriTi.com AmeriTi Manufacturing Company is an integrated manufacturer of titanium metallurgical products. The company employs about 180 people, occupies about 12 acres of property, and is located in Detroit, Michigan, USA. AmeriTi processes all types of titanium scrap materials; and is a producer of ferrotitanium by induction melting, various titanium scrap products, titanium metal powder by the hydride-dehydride process, and titanium metal parts. The parts are produced by investment casting and metal injection molding. AmeriTi’s titanium metallurgical products are used by producers of titanium, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and powder metallurgy. The titanium metal parts are used in firearms, medical instruments, tools, recreation, and a variety of other industries. AmeriTi uses titanium scrap products as its raw material. The recycled materials are purchased from around the world, including all forms of titanium scrap solids from various manufacturing processes, titanium scrap turnings from machining operations, byproducts from mill product producers, various off-grade materials, and titanium sponge. AmeriTi Manufacturing Company is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company with a firm commitment to quality and safety in all parts of the company’s business.

ARIES Manufacturing +1 704-289-8531 www.aries-manufacturing.com ARIES Manufacturing: ARIES Manufacturing, formerly marketed as The Cyril Bath Company and ACB Company, is part of an International corporation known as the ARIES Alliance. This group of aerospace focused businesses provides innovative metal

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry forming and joining solutions to the aerospace industry. The foundation of its technologies is stretch forming of aluminum alloy sheet for fuselage skins, as well as aluminum and titanium profiles for airframe structure components. The company’s stretch presses are equipped with the latest CNC control systems, designed and developed by its in-house software engineers. Our stretch forming customers include the leaders in commercial and business aircraft manufacturing, in addition to their complete supply chain network. ARIES Manufacturing has developed a very innovative Hot Stretch Forming process, or HSF®, to contour titanium profiles for airframe component applications. This high temperature forming process precisely stretch forms titanium extrusions to the exact part design contour. The hot stretch formed part is then machined and finished into a critical airframe component. This valuable forming process saves starting titanium weight by offering a near net profile solution; contoured in a controlled, repeatable process, with minimal residual stress. In addition, under ARIES Manufacturing, we hot form and superplastic form titanium sheets for applications in nacelle and pylon components. Our facility in Nantes, France operates 12 hot forming/Superplastic Forming presses of varying sizes. Additionally, we can laser or machine trim, spot weld, hot brake form, and perform assembly work. All of our hot presses are designed and built within our corporation businesses. Tel: +1 704289-8531

The second area is advanced-material application, we make the equipment for semiconductor and plating facilities. The third area is chemical and industrial plant equipment, we manufacture chemical storage tank, reactor, pressure vessel and plant equipment. Because we’ve had a good relationship with many material suppliers so we can manufacture equipment with a competitive price and a good quality. We can provide one stop service from materials to equipment using titanium, zirconium and special metals based on customer’s requirements.

Avon Metals Ltd. +44-1452-874500 www.avonmetals.com Avon Metals is a manufacturer of aluminum products and a recycler of specialty metals. We make high purity aluminum pellets/shot for the Titanium Industry. Specialty metals and scraps processed/traded included CP Titanium, 6/4 Titanium, Molybdenum, Zirconium, Tantalum, Vanadium, Chromium.

www.aries-manufacturing.com

We are buyers/consumers of off grade Vanadium-Aluminum type alloys in lump and powder forms.

ATI

BAHCO

+1-412-394-2800 www.ATImetals.com inquiries@ATImetals.com

+1-800-446-7404 www.snapon.com/industrialbrands industrialbrands@snapon.com

ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. ATI is

Bahco’s 3860 Multi Chip Carbide bandsaw blade has been developed specifically for cutting Titanium Alloys. The 3860 Multi Chip Carbide blade improves and optimizes Bandsaw operation with a World leader in Cutting Technology. In the 1980’s Bahco developed and Patented the first “Set Tooth” Carbide Bandsaw blade to provide fast, efficient cutting of exotic alloys and have led the way in this sector ever since.

a market leader in manufacturing differentiated products that require our unique manufacturing and precision machining capabilities as well as our innovative new product development competence. Our capabilities range from alloy development to final production of highly engineered finished components, as well as producing powders and parts for use in next-generation jet engine forgings and 3D-printed aerospace products and finished parts. ATI produces specialty materials such as nickel, cobalt, titanium, exotic alloys and specialty steels. ATI offers our customers a unique supply chain solution that Creates Long-Term Value Thru Relentless Innovation®.

ATX Co., Ltd. We are the specialist in manufacturing and processing with Titanium and special materials. We have 30 years’ experience of processing technology in Titanium industry and Special non-ferrous metals. Our business fields are as below: At first, we produce thin titanium foil directly in Korea and also handle zirconium, nickel and other various special metals. (Gr.1, Gr.2, F67 Thin Titanium Foil / Thickness : 0.05mm ~ 0.5mm)

Bahco is a registered trade name of Snap-on Incorporated a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, and equipment, software and service solutions for professional users. Products and services are sold through the company’s franchisee, company-direct, distributor and Internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.8 billion, S&P 500 Company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Our Mission The most valued productivity solutions in the world. Snap-on Incorporated P.O. Box 1410 Kenosha, WI 53141-1410, U.S.A. 262656-5200.

Banner Medical + 1-800-323-9732 www.banner-medical.com dstoettner@banner-medical.com Banner Medical Innovations (BMI) specializes in providing complete singlesource cold finished bar, plate, sheet and supply chain solutions for the medical, dental, and aerospace industries. We carry over 1 million pounds of raw and finished goods inventory to service our customers quickly. Our complete offering of stainless, TITANIUMTODAY

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry titanium, aluminum, alloy, cobalt chrome and cannulated products coupled with unique value-added services sets BMI apart. Some of these unique value- added services include: • Custom supply chain management solutions • Complete traceability from melt source to finished product • In-house Ultrasonic (UT) Testing • Vendor managed inventory (service) and JIT programs • Line marking • Niton Gun material analysis • Near-net shape machining/Blanking • Precision saw cutting • Waterjet cutting

treatments include hard coatings such as Titanium Nitride and Chromium Nitride deposited at temperatures do not exceed 250° F, so there is no danger of distortion of bulk hardness or dimensionality of finished components. IBED coating technology can enable the use of titanium as a base material for a range of applications where customers would like to use titanium, but surface wear properties can pose a limitation.

BHN Special Materials Ltd.

Quality Throughout

www.bhn-materials.com oskar@bhn-materials.com +86 411 8924 9999 ext 8088

Each BMI facility is ISO 9001: 2008 certified. Medical production facilities are ISO 13485:2003 certified. Our Carol Stream facility is also AS9100C: 2009 certified

BHN special Materials Ltd. is a leading high quality master alloy producer in Dalian, P.R. China. BHN is certified according to EN9100:2018 and ISO 9001:2016.

Baoji Titanium Industry Co., Ltd.

BHN provides the full range of Vanadium, Molybdenum, and Niobium containing binary alloys for the Titanium Industry for aviation, military, and medical application in China and abroad.

+86 917 3382 075 www.baoti.com iedept@baoti.com; sunyuwei@baoti.com Baoji Titanium Industry Co., Ltd (Baoti) is the biggest manufacturer of titanium mill products and titanium alloys in China. An integrated production system that includes melting, forging, rolling, drawing and fabricating enables Baoti to manufacture various products such as titanium sponge, ingot, billet, bar, wire, plate, sheet, tubing, forging, casting of all grades of CP titanium and most titanium alloys as well as many down-stream products in accordance with AMS, ASTM, MIL, ASME, ISO, DMS, AWS, JIS specification. These products are widely used in every kind of industry ranging from aerospace and automotive to sports, medical, chemical and petrochemical industries. Baoti is an ISO9001 and NADCAP approved company.

BCS +33 (0) 4 72 21 42 90 contact@bcs-dentalalloys.com www.bcs-dentalalloys.com Since 1988, BCS is a leading stockholder and distributor of alloyed and non-alloyed Titanium, Cobalt Chromium… for medical device Among our wide product range, we offer ingots, bars, dental disc CAD CAM, 3D printing powders for medical device. We serve our customers from our head office in Lyon, France, BCS is part of Acnis International group, located in Chassieu, France.

Beamalloy Technologies, LLC https://beamalloy.net/ Arnold H. Deutchman, Ph.D. (614) 873-4529 x114 adeutchman@beamalloy.net Beamalloy Technologies, LLC specializes in coating precision engineered components made from titanium and any of its alloys to enhance their wear- corrosion-, and fatigue resistance. Beamalloy’s ion beam enhanced deposition (IBED) surface

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The expertise of BHN is to supply tailor-made multinary master alloys well designed to simplify the customers’ manufacturing process to improve their competitiveness. To learn more about BHN, please visit our website at http://www. bhn-materials.com.

BIBUS METALS +41 44 877 54 11 www.bibusmetals.com info@bibusmetals.com BIBUS METALS Group is 100% Swiss and family owned, and since 1979 a leading distributor and stockholder of Titanium (CP and Titanium alloys) as well as Nickel based alloys in Europe and Asia. BIBUS METALS Group is a supplier for different applications in medical, chemical, aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, power generation industries and offers: Sheets/Plates, Wire/Bars, Tubes/Pipes, Strip/Foil, Welding wire, Screw/Nuts, Profiles The BIBUS METALS Group has Sales Organisations in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Ukraine and China. The fully integrated Service Centres are located in Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and China to ensure reliable and rapid service for customers worldwide. Where necessary the entities of the Group are certified according ISO 9001 and EN/AS 9120 for aerospace. Quality, flexibility and tailored solutions are of great importance for the whole BIBUS METALS Group. For further information please email to info@bibusmetals.com

Bodycote +1-310-604-8000 dave.ochar@bodycote.com www.bodycote.com With more than 180 locations in 23 countries, Bodycote is the world’s largest provider of heat treatment and specialist

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry thermal processing services. Thermal processing is a vital part of manufacturing processes and includes a variety of techniques and specialized engineering processes which improve the properties of metals and alloys and extend the life of components for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, construction, medical and transportation. Bodycote’s services consist of the following core technologies: heat treatment, metal joining, hot isostatic pressing, and surface technology. Ellison Surface Technologies, an industry leader in engineered surface coating solutions and special processes, is now part of the Bodycote family, creating Bodycote Surface Technology, providing customers with the highest quality and most capable thermal spray and engineered coating surface technology services. Bodycote provides vital post-processing solutions for metal additive manufactured components through its HIP and heat treatment services. To challenge what’s possible needs an exceptional partner, discover the vital difference: www.bodycote. com/aerospace.

Buehler, an ITW Company www.buehler.com Buehler is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and is based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Buehler is a premier manufacturer of scientific equipment and supplies for use in materials analysis with offices in nine countries, sales distribution in over 100 countries, and over 45 Expert Solutions Centers. Buehler was founded in 1936 by Swiss immigrant, Adolph I. Buehler, who saw a need for metallographic sample preparation equipment and optical inspection instruments for the steel and automotive industries in the Midwest USA. Buehler is well established as the world’s leading supplier of materials preparation and hardness testing equipment, consumable supplies. The company innovates products based on customer research. Most recently the company introduced the robust AutoMet semi-automatic programmable grinder / polishers for high throughput environments. The company also manufactures ISO certified hardness reference blocks that help customers meet Nadcap audits. A dedicated team of leading material scientists provide custom application solutions to the aerospace, automotive, medical device and other industries. Buehler’s service team dispatches repair and software technicians and loaner equipment to keep plants running 24/7 throughout the USA. Buehler employees and operations are committed to delivering quality and environmentally responsible products guided by ISO 9001 Quality Management Principles and ISO 14001 Environmental Managements Systems.

Butech Bliss +1-330-337-0000 www.butechbliss.com sales@butech.com Located in Salem, Ohio, Butech Bliss is home to one of the largest manufacturing facilities in the metals industry. They

not only design, manufacture, and repair capital equipment, but Butech Bliss also engineer and field service the processors that roll, forge, melt, flatten, stretch, shear, and extrude many metals. When combined with their 50 plus engineers, 500,000 sq. foot of manufacturing space, 100 plus machining centers, full fabrication and assembly departments, 200 ton crane capacity and a dedicated rail spur, it is clear that Butech Bliss can handle any project. Butech Bliss’s produces many copper components for VAR, ESR, PAM, EBM re-melting equipment; Rolling Mills, Forging, and Extrusion Press upgrades; as well as Coil, Plate, and Sheet processing equipment for all metals. Butech Bliss is comprised of Butech Inc., E.W. Bliss (Bliss-Salem), Loewy Machinery, and Lombard Industries.

Carpenter Technology Corporation 1735 Market Street, 15th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 +1 610-208-2000 www.carpentertechnology.com info@cartech.com Carpenter Technology Corporation is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for the most critical manufacturing challenges in the aerospace, medical, transportation, energy, defense, industrial, and consumer markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter Technology has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt. Helping customers by transforming their manufacturing and material challenges into innovative, holistic, and scalable solutions, Carpenter Technology continues to revolutionize material solutions to provide our customers a competitive advantage while investing in the future of innovation with material and end-use manufacturing capabilities within additive manufacturing and soft magnetic electrification.

CEFIVAL SA CEFIVAL +33 1 39 37 12 25 www.cefival.fr commercial@cefival.fr CEFIVAL manufacture special sections and tubes with hot extrusion process to obtain near net shape profiles. The engineered shapes are studied and manufactured according to customer’s requirements in a wide range of solid and hollow sections. Our manufacturing process improves the buy to fly ratio. Main grades are titanium, inconel, stainless and carbon steel, super alloys, nickel alloys and other on requirement. Main application fields are aeronautics for aircraft ring engines ( CFM56, GE90, GP7000, CF680, SM146, Gen X) and structural parts (such as seat tracks, floor and wings stiffeners, door hinges…), power generation for nuclear (ia drive rods) and conventional applications, architecture, defense, medical and food industry. Cefival is NADCAP certified.

Centro-Metalcut Phone: 815-885-1300 Email: cmsales@quantumdi.com Address: 7550 Quantum Court Caledonia, IL 61011 Centro-Metalcut is an industry innovator in the design and TITANIUMTODAY

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry manufacturing of the highest quality cutting and grinding equipment. Centro-Metalcut Abrasive Saws and Conditioning Grinders can accommodate large diameters, a variety of materials including high alloy and specialty steels and can be designed for single or batch-cutting/grinding. From start to finish, CentroMetalcut provides custom design, engineering, fabrication and installation to fit your specific application.

and secondary melt furnaces for remelting fully dense electrodes. Consarc also designs and manufactures fully customized Induction Skull Melting (ISM) systems for melting titanium in a refractory free environment for casting or ingot withdrawal. Consarc is ISO 9001 certified, and with operations on 5 continents, is well equipped to tackle fully customized furnace projects globally.

Learn more at www.centrometalcut.com.

Continental Steel and Tube Company

CSM-Tech Co., Ltd.

+1-954-332-2290 sales@continentalsteel.com www.continentalsteel.com/Titanium/default.asp

0086-21-58770128 www.nonferrous-metal.com; www.csmhuaxia.com helen@nonferrous-metal.com; csm@nonferrous-metal.com China Huaxia Special Metal Limited is one of the largest manufacturers of titanium, nickel & nickel alloy, stainless steel/ duplex & supper duplex with forms at sheet/plate, seamless tube/ pipe, bar/rod, wire, welded pipe, seamless & welded fitting, flange, valve, clad material etc. With the logo CSM (China Special Metal), we hope to be the best one of special metal manufacturer in China. CSM always treat the quality as our life, CSM invest the quality and future. CSM material have been widely used in oil & gas industry, chemical industry, construction industry, sports industry etc. period here, many big companies in these field have approved CSM material. CSM took the pride in CSM titanium sheet used in 2012 London Olympic Village decoration, CSM has the mission to be the enterprise to improve the position of Chinese titanium products in the international market.

Continental Steel and Tube Company is one of the world’s leading value-added volume suppliers of quality metals. With an outstanding global reputation, our team of expert sales associates can supply a comprehensive inventory of metals to meet any application requirements. Continental Steel supplies a wide range of metals including, titanium, stainless steel, nickel, steel, aluminum, hot/cold rolled, galvanized, and stainless and electrical steel in carbon and alloy grades. Our long list of Titanium Grades includes CP4 Gr1, CP3 Gr2, CP2 Gr3, CP1 Gr4, Gr7, Gr5 (6AL-4V), Gr9 (3Al-2.5V), Gr 11, Gr 12, Gr 19 (Beta C) & Grade 23 (6Al-4v ELI). Our materials are available in coil, sheet, plate, tubing, pipe, bar, fittings, angles, squares and other custom shapes. Our pipes and tubing are available in welded, DOM and seamless form. Call us for all Hard-To-Find items.

CONUAR S.A. (FAE DIVISION)

Coogee Titanium Pty., Ltd

+54-11-63261300 www.conuar.com.ar fae@conuarfae.com

www.coogee.com.au

FAE Division of Conuar is an Argentinean producer qualify for supplying hydraulic Ti-3Al-2.5V tubing for A320 family being the first Latin-American company in getting a tier one contract with Airbus. One of its main activities, apart from aerospace, is the manufacturing of seamless commercial pure titanium and titanium alloy tubes, straight or U bend for heat exchangers and instrumentation. The nuclear business is the origin of the company and the Zirconium cladding tubing for the nuclear fuel elements constitutes the main product of the company. It also produces nickel alloys 690 & 800 tubes for nuclear steam generators up to 35 meter lengths. Conuar is certified according to UNE EN 9100: 2016, ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, OHSAS 18001: 2007

Consarc Corporation +1-609-267-8000 www.consarc.com sales@consarc.com Consarc Corporation, an Inductotherm Group Company, is a manufacturer of vacuum furnaces for the titanium forging and casting industry. Consarc custom designs and manufactures Reactive Vacuum Arc Remelting (RVAR) furnaces for primary electrode melts of compacted sponge titanium and titanium alloys,

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Coogee Titanium is a division of Coogee Chemical, a longestablished privately held chemical business headquartered near Perth, Australia. Titanium R&D is based in the Melbourne, Australia area. Coogee has leveraged their chemical engineering expertise to advance a Kroll-like process for the continuous production of titanium and titanium alloy powder to production. A production facility with Gen 4 equipment is being built in Kwinana, Western Australia, Coogee Chemicals’ headquarters and a major operations facility. The production plant will focus on the production of Ti 6-4 low oxygen powder for additive manufacturing, MIM, and other advanced manufacturing applications. Alloy development will remain in Melbourne.

CSIRO Metal Industries Research Program +61 3 9545 8644 https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/MF/Areas/Metals leon.prentice@csiro.au The Metal Industries (MI) Research Program is engaged in applied research across the metal value chain, specialising in novel metal production techniques, interfaces/corrosion, energy systems, metal forming, and additive manufacturing / 3D printing, particularly for Titanium and its alloys. Strong Multiphysics modelling techniques are combined with practical experimentation to understand and develop advanced solutions for Australia and the global industry. MI undertakes independent and collaborative research, and partners with industry and academia around the world. MI also provides consulting services, use of specialized

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry facilities, and additive manufacturing training to Australia’s Manufacturing Industry, including through its ‘Lab22 Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre’. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia’s primary national research body, with over 5,000 researchers active over a wide range of fundamental and applied research challenges.

Design Group 253-926-0884 www.bwdesigngroup.com Design Group brings a broad and extensive depth of engineering and operating experience in titanium and other specialty metals to work for you. Design Group professionals have direct industry experience in the titanium industry with process engineering and design, regulatory compliance, industrial automation, process qualification, and systems integration. Our capabilities include all facets of a metals production operation, including sponge production, sponge processing, scrap handling, scrap processing, blending, melting, casting, forging, extrusion, rolling, flattening, machining, finishing, and other metalworking operations. We can help prepare operations to become qualified under the most rigorous quality systems in the aerospace, nuclear, industrial, and medical industries. Design group can provide a wide variety of services including Facility Audits, Feasibility Studies, FEED Studies, and Detailed Engineering for new process and manufacturing facilities, including the integration of your control and data systems for reporting, chronological documentation and MIS reporting. Design Group operates from over 40 global offices in the US and India providing Engineering and IT consulting to the world’s leading companies through the efforts of over 1,400 engineering and technical specialists. Design Group provides professional engineering, architectural and construction management services to metals clients throughout the world. Design Group is uncompromising with respect to quality, confidentiality and safety. We focus on developing long-term client relationships through proven execution. We recognize that requirements frequently change throughout the project life cycle, and adapting to change is a core strength of the firm. Our goal is to provide maximum value for our client’s investment. Design Group provides solutions ranging from conceptual planning of future initiatives, engineering evaluations, augmentation of our client’s engineering staffs and the design and construction of complete manufacturing facilities. We are focused on delivering engineered solutions for the most challenging business needs.

Direct Alloys 1-315-724-2876 www.directalloys.com sales@directalloys.com Direct Alloys LLC is AS9120/ISO9001 specialty metals distributor and brokerage. We offer a free online clearinghouse for mills, forgers, fabricators, distributors, and end-users to anonymously list their prime certified excess mill product inventories. Please visit the www.directalloys.com website to view our listings. In addition, Direct Alloys stocks specialty alloy and titanium forging billet in grades such as Waspaloy, 718, 901, 625, X750 and titanium to standard industry specifications.

Duferco SA +41-91-8225600 www.dith.com Duferco SA is the worldwide distributor of the vanadium products manufactured by HBIS Chengsteel. HBIS Chengsteel is an integrated steel and vanadium producer. HBIS Chengsteel vanadium products range include FeV50%, FeV80%, standard and high purity vanadium oxides and vanadium carbide nitride (VCN).

Edge International +1(937) 395-7222 www.edgeintl.com metals@edgeintl.com Edge International, located in Dayton, Ohio, is an ISO 13485-certified stocking distributor of raw materials, specializing in medical grade Cobalt-alloys, Stainless Steels and Titanium for the manufacture of implants and instruments for the orthopaedic, spine and trauma markets. Edge works with its customers to provide cost-effective solutions and concentrates on the medical market to ensure the highest level of compliance, quality and service. Value-added services include precision grinding to size and tight tolerances, precision sawing, non-standard grades and sizes, and just-in-time inventory programs. Edge conducts business internationally, supplying to customers around the globe.

ELG Utica Alloys, Inc. Mailing Address: 239 West Service Road, Hartford, Connecticut 06120 Delivery Address: 233 Weston Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06120 Phone: +1 (860) 522-3123 dashes instead of parenthesis Email: office@elguticaalloys.com Website: http://www.elguticaalloys.com/aboutus ELG Utica Alloys is one of the world’s leading specialists in sourcing, processing, recycling and supplying Titanium, Nickel and Cobalt alloys. Specializing in servicing aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, and engineering. With over 50 years experience, operating under the tightest quality standards, utilizing the latest equipment, offering unparalleled service, while being supported by over 40 sister yards worldwide. ELG is providing services to clients, leveraging expertise in materials, while adding significant value to their revert cycle. ELG Utica Alloys is a division of ELG Haniel GmbH. Haniel has over 250 years of experience bringing services and value to customers around the globe. As, world-leading trader and recycler of stainless steel, high-performance alloys and metals, carbon fiber, and prime materials.

Flight Metals, Inc. 800-225-0407 sales@flightmetals.com www.flightmetals.com Flight Metals is your best source for specialty metals and hardTITANIUMTODAY

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry to-find requirements. Flight Metals maintains certification to ISO9001:2015 as well as many first-tier aerospace industry approvals. While maintaining an emphasis on Titanium, Flight Metals also stocks Nickel, Cobalt, Aluminum, Stainless and Alloys Steels in various forms including round bar, rectangular and square bar, plate, sheet, tube and wire. We provide value-added processing including cutting, heat treat, grinding, straightening, testing, ultrasonic, to make sure your job gets finished correctly. We are one of the largest distributors of Titanium 6Al-4V Solution Treated and Aged (STA) Condition in flat bar, round, and plate. Flight Metals also maintains inventory of hard-to-find Titanium grades including Titanium 6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo, Titanium 8Al-1Mo1V, Titanium 3Al-2.5V, Titanium 10V-2Fe-3Al, Titanium 6Al-6V2Sn, Titanium 15V-3Cr-3Sn-3Al, and Titanium 5Al-2.5Sn.

Forecreu +33 470 644337 www.forecreu.com contact@forecreu.com Extrusion, Rolling & drawing of hollow bars in specialty metals, mainly used in the orthopedics, cutting tools, nuclear, energy and aerospace. HSS, tool steels, titanium alloys, maraging and PH alloys, as well as Hf & Zr alloys.

Fort Wayne Metals +1-260-747-4154 www.fwmetals.com info@fwmetals.com Fort Wayne Metals is a leading manufacturer of precision titanium wire-based products for medical, aerospace, industrial, and consumer markets that are helping make lives better around the world. Driven by a spirit of innovation, we use state-of-theart equipment and advanced drawing techniques that allow us to produce some of the smallest diameter titanium wire on the market. Fort Wayne Metals has worked with titanium for over 20 years and in that time, we have established proprietary processes that allow us to produce material with a surface finish that is among the smoothest in the industry. Commercially pure titanium and titanium alloys are available in straightened and cut bar, coil, strands and cables, flatwire, and wire form. Our titanium products are used in everything from orthopaedic devices to eyeglass frames and aviation springs to fasteners. Fort Wayne Metals is FDA registered and ISO 9001, AS 9100D, and ISO 13485 certified. We’ll continue to push boundaries to find better solutions for our customers. Available diameters: Wire: 0.03 mm [0.001 in] to 1.6 mm [0.06 in] Coil: 1.02 mm [0.04 in] to 12.7 mm [0.5 in] Bar: 2 mm [0.1 in] to 76.2 mm [3 in] Available grades: Commercially pure titanium (ASTM F67 • ASTM B348 • ASTM B863 • ISO 5832-2) Grades 1-4 Alloyed titanium Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136 • ASTM B348 • ASTM B863 • ISO 5832-3) Ti-6AI-7Nb

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FRIGGI AMERICA +1-519-421-9291 www.friggiamerica.com info@friggiamerica.com FRIGGI AMERICA., provides premium steel, titanium, and aluminum cutting solutions to the North and South American market. With over 70 years experience in the design and manufacturing of machinery, we offer a complete line of horizontal and vertical band saws, and high-speed carbide saws. The horizontal saws range from 18”-80” capacity and for large blocks we offer our Gantry models that will cut up to 140”. Unique with the Gantry is the rotating guides to allow for vertical, and angle cutting while greatly reducing material handling and setup. Perfect for the aerospace industry is our newest addition - the SVC Radius-Vertical Saw. The SVC Radius will strip, cross-cut, as well as do angles and curved radius cuts. The goal is to get as close to near net shape prior to final machining to reduce cost, time, and material handling. Then our complete line of high-speed carbide saws will cut titanium & exotic alloys with industry best cutting rates. The many features we have available offer the client the most flexibility, and versatility available on the market, while reducing costs. Discover the possibilities.

GfE Metalle und Materialien GmbH +49 911 9315 299 www.gfe.com alloys@gfe.com

GfE, founded in 1911 and being part of the AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of high-performance metals and materials with about 600 employees at three production sites in Germany and North America. We offer a wide range of high-quality alloys that meet the highest technical requirements for different specialized sectors, mainly aerospace, super alloy industry and shipbuilding. Furthermore, titanium as high-purity HDH powder is produced by GfE for thermal spray coatings. Its specific characteristics offer an advantageous material for porous layers on medical implants. Our product spectrum is completed by inter-metallic Titanium Aluminum light weight alloys, known as gamma Titanium Aluminide alloys. Its present applications include low pressure turbine blades (LPT) for civil aircraft engines, turbocharger wheels for the automotive industry as well as spherical powder made from Ti and TiAl alloys for additive manufacturing. GfE is certificated in accordance to ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 as well as ISO 45001 and operates an accredited laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.

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Goldman Titanium, Inc.

Hi Tech Alloys, Inc.

716.823.9900 www.goldmanti.com | info@goldmanti.com

+1-925-937-3836

Goldman Titanium, Inc. purchases and processes scrap titanium in order to supply the highest quality finished product to our customers. As a pioneer in the titanium industry, our company was first established in 1958, and we have continuously expanded our business over the years. Titanium is the only metal we handle, making us experts in our field.

Incorporated in 1982

Hogue Metallography

Grandis Titanium

Services Include: • Metallographic Services • Sample Preparation - metals and non-metals • Documentation - macro and micro • Interpretation of Microstructures and metallographic • Failure Analysis • Industrial Problem Solving • Litigation • Laboratory Design • Equipment selection • Selection of optimum consumables • Layout

+1-949-459-2621 www.grandis.com | titanium@grandis.com

Consulting may be performed on site, in the field, or at my laboratory. Training Courses Offered.

Goldman Titanium’s Quality Management System is certified to AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015, complying with the rigorous requirements of the aerospace and defense industries. Our company‘s products have been approved by major U.S., European, and Asian melters, as well as by master alloy producers, steel and stainless steel producers, and ferro titanium producers.

GRANDIS TITANUM is an ISO 9001:2008 certified worldwide supplier of titanium products like Titanium Bars, Sheets, Plates and Wire for the Industrial, chemical and Additive Manufacturing / 3-D printing industries. Company maintains warehouses in Los Angeles and Rotterdam, and USA sales offices in California, Ohio and Oregon. We also have sales offices in South Korea, China, Russia, Belgium and Italy.

Hempel Special Metals AG +41 44 823 88 24 www.hempel-metals.com info@hempel-metals.com Hempel Special Metals Group is distributor for Titanium, Nickel Alloy and Zirconium from stock. Our companies with Service Centers are located in Switzerland, Germany, UK, Poland and Hong Kong/China and sales representatives in Italy, and Ireland. We have competence centers for the chemical process, the oil & gas, the aerospace, the medical and the watch industry. Beside all standard titanium grades, we stock special grades (Grade 4, 5, 5-ELI, 7, 9) in bars, sheet/plates and tubes. Our services include individual stocking, cutting, sawing, plasma, laser- and water jet cutting, individual bar marking and machining. We supply material tailor made and in packages for special projects. On our Metal Exchange Econoxx.com you can buy and sell titanium a.o. material. Our Service Centers are qualified according to ISO 9001; EN 9100/9120 and ISO 13485.

Hetran-B Inc +1-570-366-1411 https://www.hetranb.com/ Hetran-B is a pioneer and leader in providing technology and precision machines for the metal processing and finishing businesses.

HORIE Corporation +81-256-66-2237 www.horie.co.jp a-tanabe@horie.co.jp Horie Corporation is the world leader at surface engineering of Titanium such as precision coloring, etching, grain controlling and the solution provider to complex titanium fabrications. Horie has developed its original titanium technology using Horie’s electro-chemical technology and surface treatment technology. Our titanium knowledge provides our customers with unequaled solutions in titanium. Horie will continue to develop many new products and search the unlimited possibilities and beauty of titanium.

Howmet Aerospace www.howmet.com Nick Moga, 330-207-1374 Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. The Company’s businesses reported annual revenue of over $7 billion in 2019. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd +44-114-234-3000 www.independentforgings.com sales@independentforgings.com IFA is a premium supplier of high integrity titanium forged products to quality markets globally. Our specialist forgings include seamless rolled-rings, forged discs, forged shafts and forged bars which are used as the near net shape raw material for subsequent finish machining to a wide range of components. We have created a fully integrated metals service centre which has grown to be a leading provider of quality open-die forgings used for safety critical components to operate in severe service conditions. We participate in the high technology markets of Aerospace, Energy, Oil and Gas and Power Generation (including Nuclear) and high-end Advanced Engineering. Our flexibility and scale of operations means that we can provide both highly specialised “one-off” forgings as well as volume production and meet customer deadlines for delivery. Hirework, or toll forging, of customer owned material is also offered. Located in Sheffield, UK for over 250 years, our plant is an ISO 9001, AS 9100 D, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Lloyds Register of Shipping & NADCAP Metals Manufacturing, Heat Treatment, Testing and Inspection accredited facility, ensuring we meet exacting customer quality expectations. We firmly believe that “forging partnerships” between IFA and our clients is vital for the 21st century and its demands.

Inductotherm Corp. +609-267-9000 www.inductotherm.com sales@inductotherm.com President: Bernard Raffner Director - Technical: Bert Armstrong Capital Sales: Yogesh Trivedi PRODUCTS and SERVICES - Inductotherm manufactures a complete line of induction heating and boosting systems for titanium slabs, billets, blooms, bars and rods prior to rolling. Other products include vacuum induction melting, holding, pouring, heating and coating equipment for thermal applications in air or controlled atmospheres for the metals industry. Coreless and channel furnaces with capabilities up to 500 tons; power supplies up to 42,000 kW; automated pouring systems with vision control; computer controls and charge handling systems.

Industrial Metals International Ltd. +1-631-981-2300 www.industrialmetals.com IML is a supplier of bar, sheet, tube, wire, rings and forgings in aluminum, titanium, nickel stainless steel, alloy and bronze products. In business for over 40 years, IML is approved by companies such as Rolls Royce, Boeing, Airbus, UTAS, GE, and Pratt and Whitney. Located near JFK Airport in NY, IML is able to offer same day shipping to countries worldwide with no minimum order charge for stock items.

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INTECO melting and casting technologies GmbH +43-3862-53110-0 www.inteco.at inteco.austria@inteco.at INTECO is a privately owned Austrian engineering and consulting company founded in 1973 being specialized in metallurgical process technology and the related equipment for melting, refining, casting, atomization and solidification of highperformance steels, super-alloys and titanium. INTECO is able to design and supply single units as well as whole production plants for the metallurgical industry including the know how transfer for superior product quality. With more than 15 years of experience as a premium supplier to the titanium industry, project and technology consulting for entire titanium production lines, titanium VAR and skull melting furnaces as well as customized production and process management systems can be offered.

Invera +1-610-325-0124 www.invera.com peterd@invera.com Invera is the leading supplier of ERP software for the metal distribution industry. Our STRATIX software provides advanced functions for sales, inventory control, production, shipping and outside processing of specialty metals. Metal Specifications, Mill Test Certs and third party certificates can be controlled within STRATIX and as required emailed to customers upon shipment. Full product traceablity enables companies to have complete control and accountability of all material purchased, processed and shipped to customers. Invera also provides INVEX for eCommerce and Customer Web Service options over the internet. Coupled with the INVEXCRM applications companies can optimize the sales process by recording quotes, activities and tasks. STRATIX-ONE a Decision Support & Management Dashboard provides executives and managers with real time sales, operations and financial information. Because STRATIX was designed from the ground up for metal distributors and processors the inventory can be accessed using metal industry nomenclature. A complete solution tailor made for titanium metal companies.

Jiangsu Hongbao Group Co., Ltd +86-512-58715276 www.hongbao.com export@hongbao.com Titanium Pipes & Tube Manufacture—Jiangsu Hongbao Goup Co., Ltd Jiangsu Hongbao Group Co., Ltd (Jiangsu Hongbao High-precise Pipe & Tube Co., Ltd) is located in Zhangjiagang City in P. R. China. In 1993, Hongbao set up the titanium products factory for sponge

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry melting and seamless tubes production, who can be considered as the pioneer in China in this area. For more than 25 years’ growth and supported by professional technical team and facilities. Hongbao now is specialized in developing and manufacturing Titanium and Titanium alloy ingot, Titanium and Titanium alloy seamless tubes, copper alloy tubes and high-strength oil well tubes, which have been widely used as key components for seawater desalination, salt making, soda ash, PTA, petrochemical oil wells and warship equipment etc. Hongbao has passed the quality and management system certifications, such as ISO 9001, IATF16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Lawrence Certification and Norwegian DNV Factory Certification etc. The products are exported to the countries and regions worldwide, such as U.S.A. Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Eastern Asian etc. With the stable quality, timely supply, suitable price and fine service, Hongbao receives unanimous praise from our customers.

John Cockerill +1-330-332-4661 www.johncockerill.com Industry.americas@johncockerill.com John Cockerill designs, integrates, modernizes and maintains equipment for industries like energy, defense, metals, environment, and transport and industry in general. Present on all five continents, John Cockerill numbers more than 5,500 experienced employees who combine technological expertise and the management of international projects. As such, John Cockerill has supplied innovative heat treatment technologies, combining field proven reliability and cutting edge technology for every application since 1923. Grounded on the experience of well-known brands like Electric Furnace Company (EFCO) and French ATI Furnace, John Cockerill provides heat treatment products to process a wide range of materials in a multitude of sizes, shapes and thermal cycles. Based on its great historical knowledge and evidenced by numerous worldwide references, heat treatment products supplied by John Cockerill comply with local, national and international safety and quality standards, including: NFPA 86; NEC (NFPA 70); UL508a; AMS 2750; NADCAP.

KASTO, Inc. 1-724-325-5600 www.kasto.com sales@us.kasto.com KASTO, Inc is the world’s only COMPLETE supplier of Metal Cutting Machinery offering all available Metal Sawing methods. These include Band Saws, Plate & Block Saws, Cold Circular Saws & Hacksaws. Customers benefit from un-biased recommendations about which Metal-Cutting Equipment is best for their application. We also offer complete Storage and Retrieval Systems!

Keywell Metals, LLC www.Keywell.com TEL : +1-412-326 2852 Germ. : +49-179-931 3440 E-Mail: dorlov@keywell.com Keywell Metals, LLC is the industry leader in specialty steel recycling and a worldwide purchaser, processor and seller of titanium scrap metal for ingot formulation, alloy additions and ferro-titanium production. In addition to the complete range of processing capabilities, Keywell Metals, LLC operates the largest and most modern fully equipped on site analytical laboratory in the scrap metal industry. Every product shipped from Keywell Metals, LLC is fully certified and guaranteed to meet Customer Specification.

Kings Mountain International (KMI) +1-704-739-4227 www.kmiinc.net sales@kmiinc.net Kings Mountain International (KMI) is an ISO9001:2015 / AS9100D certified precision grinding company. KMI processing includes: • Flat / Tapered / Contoured precision thickness machining • Tolerances to +/-.001” (.0005” upon request) • Sizes up to 110” x 360: larger sizes upon request • Weight control for Aerospace applications • Thin sheet grinding to .010” • Surface Finishes from 250 RMS to 12 RMS and finer • Polishing of sheet and plate to #3,#4 or #8 mirror. Nondirectional also available Benefits: • State of the art measurement instrumentations • Experience with all types of metals • Plate / Sheets arrive clean, damage free and ready for fabrication Industries we serve: • Aerospace / Defense/ Energy / Commercial Aircraft / Architecture

Kolene Corporation +1-313-273-9220 www.kolene.com Kolene specializes in designing and developing metal cleaning processes utilizing fused or molten inorganic salts. One of our major applications is surface conditioning of titanium oxides and forming lubricant removal. Surface conditioning prior to pickling and chemical milling promotes uniform surfaces and metal removal. Processes to remove vitreous lubricants and molybdenum disulfide are available. Kolene designs both process equipment and process chemicals to provide single-source cleaning systems. Kolene Corporation was founded in 1939 in Detroit by John Shoemaker. It continues today as a privately held company with 3rd and 4th generation Shoemakers active in the business.

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Kymera International

Laboratory Testing Inc.

+1-610-693-5822 https://www.kymerainternational.com/ mike.wilkes@kymerainternational.com

+1-800-219-9095 www.labtesting.com sales@labtesting.com

Kymera Reading Alloys, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of high-quality master alloys and titanium powders. Our products are approved for use in critical aerospace and medical applications that require the most stringent quality requirements and demand the highest purity.

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) is a leading Nadcap and A2LA ISO/ IEC 17025 accredited, independent material testing laboratory specializing in metals testing for input materials, prototypes and finished products. We offer complete lines of destructive and nondestructive testing services, including chemistry, high- and low-cycle fatigue, fracture toughness, fatigue crack growth, tensile, ultrasonic, and much more.

MASTER ALLOYS Reading Alloys produces a wide variety of master alloys comprised of vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, chrome, and aluminum among other elements. Critical applications include: • Rotor grade titanium • Aerospace and non-aerospace grade titanium • Vapor phase aluminizing (VPA) • Commercial metals • Super alloy metals applications HIGH PURITY TITANIUM POWDERS Reading Alloys manufactures high purity hydride-dehydride (HDH) titanium powders: • Thermal Spray/Medical Powders - Ti sponge, Cp Ti, and Ti 6Al/4V • Ti powders for Powder Metallurgy (P/M) applications • Ti powders for sputtering targets • Advanced Coating Alloys Al/Cr, Al/Co, CODEP ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT APPLICATIONS Our medical grade titanium coating powders offer major advantages in orthopedic implant applications. • Blocky and angular, spongey, or equiaxed morphology to promote osseointegration • Custom particle sizes • Conformance to ASTM F67 and F1580 In addition, a series of gas-atomized specialty powders for hard-facing, brazing, and thermal sprays further compliment the product offerings. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES Reading Alloys is known for its superior expertise in the following processes: Aluminothermic smelting, Induction melting, Vacuum sintering, Toll melting, Cold isostatic press (CIP) and Hydride/ dehydride (HDH). Our quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C and we have a fully accredited lab that is NADCAP certified. Reading Alloys, AMETEK SMP Eighty Four, Fine Tubes, Superior Tube, Hamilton Precision Metals and AMETEK SMP Wallingford – all leading manufacturers of advanced metallurgical products, such as powder, strip and tube – form the AMETEK Specialty Metal Products division.

Our Machine Shop prepares all specimens and samples for testing, and runs on two work shifts for reliable, fast turnaround. Specimens are also prepared to order for customers who do their own testing. LTI was founded in 1984 and is one of the largest full-service testing laboratories in the USA with a team of over 190 employees that includes engineers, chemists and other technical experts. Our 144,000 sq. ft. facility near Philadelphia, PA services the aerospace, power generation, medical, transportation and other industries and is fully capable of handling and testing materials of all shapes, sizes and quantities. LTI is compliant with ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 and is on the approved supplier list of hundreds of prime contractors, industry agencies and customers. Testing is performed to ASTM standards and industry specifications. In June 2017, LTI purchased the FTA brand of non-linear fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth testing software systems. A year later, LTI acquired TAC Technical Instrument Corp. (TACTIC), a company that develops and sells immersion ultrasonic inspection systems and accessories. A new cutting-edge NDT facility was opened in August 2020 which houses nine TACTIC ultrasonic testing systems and two hydrostatic testing lines. Call us or visit www.labtesting.com for a fast quote.

L.C.M.A. + 352 26 55 43-1 www.lcma.lu Mr. Otis Claeys – CEO: claeys@lcma.lu LCMA is since very long an established partner on the international market for for semi-finished products in C.P. titanium and titanium alloys for aeronautical, medical, industrial and petro-chemical applications. We have acquired the know-how, skills and competences (spelling) and are well informed about the needs, different standards and specifications. The close cooperation with other entities of our Group makes us cover almost the entire product portfolio for all sectors. LCMA has the ability to fulfil (spelling) almost all needs of its International customers and is continuously adapting to market changes. Our wish is for YOU to be able to benefit from our experience. We look forward to serve with our products and knowledge.

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LL-resources GmbH +43-316-890-368 www.ll-resources.com Marc.gutschy@ll-resources.com LL-resources is an independent, global mineral resource commodity management, trading and consulting establishment. We are running our own productions for Ferro Titanium, both in Sweden as well as in Russia. We offer our partners the total value chain solution (ore body to market) by maximizing value and minimizing risks. By firmly applying to our corporate governance, high quality standards and procedures & responsibility scheme we are in the position to guarantee professionalism, innovativeness and top quality to our diverse pool of small and midsized corporations as well as global players.

Lomon Billions + 86-391-3126903 www.lomonbillions.global Our company has been manufacturing titanium dioxide for 30 years and we recognize that it is important to continuously improve our knowledge, processes and manufacturing expertise – delivering technical excellence is our objective. We understand that it is critical to fully support our customers technically. We also believe that it is important to improve current products and develop new ones so that we can be sure that we are meeting our customers’ needs – now and in the future. That is why we have invested for the future by building a 12,000 m2 purpose built technology center, which was opened in 2014. We have installed state-of-the-art analytical and application testing equipment and our team of technical experts are there to support, and work hand-in-hand with, our customers. Lomon Billions manufactures and operates to international standards and it fully conforms to, and is certified with, ISO 9001:2008.

LOTERIOS S.p.A. +39-02-9648281 www.loterios.com LOTERIOS is a leading fabricator of titanium pipe, fittings, shell and tube heat exchangers and vessels as required.

Makino +1513-573-7200 www.makino.com Makino understands the aerospace industry has unique machining needs in the production of complex precision aerospace parts. Makino has the machines, processes, and engineering solutions that allow large OEMs, tier-one and tier-two suppliers, and job shops to produce accurate structural and turbo machinery parts faster, with less variability at the lowest cost.

tool life when cutting titanium. A high-torque spindle, highly rigid machine structure and unique active damping system reduce cutting vibrations and assure stable machining during heavy roughing operations, The T’s large work piece envelope and unique 5-axis kinematic design create unique ideal five sided access for high speed machining of large aluminum and titanium components. Makino machining centers dramatically reduce costs by minimizing cut time, and changeover time. Our automated cells employ stateof-the-art pallet handling and storage systems that enable you to efficiently produce parts around the clock. Contact us today! 513573-7200

Medart, Inc. and MPT +1-724-752-2900 www.medartglobal.com sales@medartglobal.com MPT is a world class bar and wire finishing service provider with capabilities to handle special metals for peeling, turning, straightening, grinding, and coil to bar processing. MPT will work with our customers to develop best practices for new materials if they require these services. Other services we can provide include Non-destructive testing, and bar chamfering. We work hard to get the materials back to the customer in a timely manner and we work to the tightest specifications in the industry with our ground bar meeting H6, H7 or H8 tolerances depending on the customer requirements. No job is too large or small. Medart designs and manufactures centerless bar peelers, coil to coil peelers, coil to bar peelers, straighteners, fastener wire payoff systems, take up systems, plane straighteners and engineered material handling equipment. Purpose built processing equipment for the titanium industry.

Mega Metals, Inc. +1-602-258-6677 www.megamtls.com Mega Metals LLC., is a globally recognized high quality processor of Titanium Turnings and Solids. We are certified by major mills and casting houses for prepared aerospace grade material. Our philosophy is to unite the highest quality in customer service with the highest quality of our materials, in order to serve the expanding international demands of the metals recycling industry.

Metals & Alloys UK Ltd +44-(0) 114 354 0117 www.metalsandalloys.co.uk Aaron James: aj@ferroti.com We are a trusted manufacturer of Ferro titanium and supplier of Titanium scrap and Noble alloys. Specializing in Titanium, we buy and sell all grades of Titanium scrap. All incoming scrap is sorted and prepared at our UK facilities. Depending on the quality of the Scrap, it will either be used in our Ferro titanium production or recycled back to the metal industry.

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METALVALUE +33680562848 alain.honnart@metalvalue.eu METALVALUE provides strategic consulting services, R&D programs and invests into selected industrial companies. .

feedstock, cobbles, and turnings to rotor quality specifications. Monico Alloys remains the industry leader by utilizing only the latest scrap processing technology. Monico Alloys offers a wide variety of Titanium Alloy inventory which includes CP, 6-4, 6-2-42, 6-6-2, 3-2.5, and others.

Multi-Etch LLC +1-928-634-5307 www.multietch.com info@multietch.com Multi-Etch is a low-acid (pH 6.8), far safer etchant for titanium and other metals, with a less toxic waste stream, when compared with hydrofluoric and nitric acids. Preparing titanium with MultiEtch enables anodizers to produce brilliant colors and welders to achieve solid welds. Multi-Etch is also used to brighten titanium mill products and tumbled titanium parts, and to erase anodizing mistakes. Industries regularly using Multi-Etch include aerospace, medical, dental, bicycles, knives, jewelry and other arts, marine, architectural, and industrial.

METRACO NV +32 56 234400 www.metraco.be Metraco is a ferro alloys and non-ferrous metal trading group of companies established in 1993 with offices in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and the UK. Specialised in ferro titanium, titanium sponge, manganese metal and noble alloys. Supplying all grades of FeTi 70 % and sourcing titanium scrap and low grade sponge for our ferro titanium production. Supplying steel grade sponge directly to steel mills and master alloy producers worldwide. We are always in the market for sourcing titanium scrap (both turnings and solids in most grades).

Mid-West Machine +1-205-663-0732 www.vulcangroup.com sales@vulcangroup.com Mid-West Machine™ provides metal conditioning equipment and systems for the Steel and Titanium industries. This includes both bonded wheel and coated abrasive belt grinders. We offer Traveling, Stationary, Gantry, Overhead, and Ingot End Grinders as well as material handling equipment for processing slabs, billets and rounds through the grinders.

Monico Alloys +1-310-928-0168 www.monicoalloys.com info@monicoalloys.com Monico Alloys specializes in the processing of titanium scrap in the form of solids and turnings. Monico is a Global Mill processor for Titanium Scrap metal ISO 9001:2008 and approved by every major titanium melter. Monico Alloys prepares bulk-weldable solids,

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NEOTISS +33 1 70 98 30 05 www.neotiss.com contact.fra@neotiss.com NEOTISS is leader in the manufacturing of titanium and stainless steel thin welded tubes serving all demanding industry markets from power generation to desalination, process, automotive and more. Our products include not only bare, straight tubes but enhanced surface tubes, such as low fin, helix and corrugated tubes as well as u-bent tubes for special applications. The highest level of quality and safety in the market is guaranteed by stringent control procedures and unchallenged technical experience. The best testimony of product quality is the long list of references, worldwide. Our R&D teams develop ambitious innovation and research programs to enhance the performance of the tubes in the toughest environments. We have high manufacturing capacities, with production mills on three continents, Asia, North America and Europe, (namely in China, France, India, South-Korea, the USA) as well as a secured access to superior quality titanium strip.

NF&M International www.nfm-titanium.com NF&M International, Inc., subsidiary of VSMPO-Tirus US, is a producer of premium quality triple melted and standard grade titanium bar and billet products for the aerospace market and manufacturer of small-diameter precision tolerance bar and seam free coil products for aerospace fastener, automotive and medical applications. NF&M also provides a wide range of conversion services, including intermediate grinding and finishing of bar/billet, heat treating, straightening, bar peeling, bar polishing, pickling and inspection. NF&M’s Nadcap approved laboratory performs room temperature tensile, hardness, hydrogen analysis and micro/ macrostructure evaluation.

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NobelClad

NSL Analytical Services, Inc.

+1-303-604-3942 www.nobelclad.com

+1-216-438-5200 www.nslanalytical.com mgorris@nslanalytical.com

NobelClad is the world leader in the field of explosion welding. We have more than half a century of expertise, and we are the one company with the most global resources and infrastructure committed to clad, offering bi-metallic solutions for complex industrial markets, including oil and gas, chemical, and transportation. We work with global partners across the supply chain not only to deliver the highest-quality, most cost-efficient clad materials on time, but to inform and help develop project specifications from the onset. Our design ingenuity, technical proficiency, and unparalleled dependability make us an invaluable resource for process architects, engineers and fabricators alike. That’s why our clad materials are the preferred specification for high-stakes industrial infrastructure applications all over the world. Specialties: Explosion Welded Clad, Longitudinally Welded Pipe, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Structural Transition Joints, Electrical Transition Joints, Cryogenic Transition Joints, Flat Plates & Cylinders, Heads, Tube Sheets.

Norsk Titanium U.S. Customers: +1-518-324-4010 European Customers: +47 97 42 22 00 www.norsktitanium.com U.S Inquiries: info@norsktitanium.com European Inquiries: post@norsktitanium.no Norsk Titanium is the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospacegrade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components. The company is distinguished in the aviation industry by its patented Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™) process that transforms titanium wire into complex components suitable for structural and safety-critical applications. Norsk Titanium is a tier-1 supplier to commercial airframe and engine OEMs, and is committed to cost-reducing aerostructures and jet engines for the world’s premier aerospace manufacturers. RPD™ is the world’s first FAA-approved, 3D-printed, structural titanium, delivering substantial lead-time and cost savings for aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and commercial customers.

North American Alloys +1-800-985-2250 www.northamericanalloys.com info@northamericanalloys.com Now celebrating our 37th year in business, North American Alloys brokers titanium alloy scrap for recycling and warehouses stocks of new and surplus lots of titanium mill products. North American Alloys warehouse in Kennewick, WA handles titanium sheet, plate, bar, billet and tubing. Please visit our website at www.northamericanalloys.com to view our current inventory of titanium products. North American Alloys is always seeking new sources of excess inventory materials in titanium, cobalt or nickel alloys and specialty metals such as tantalum, columbium, zirconium and beryllium. Contacts: Scott Shulimson, President, Steve Meredith, Consultant Peter Rockefeller, Warehouse Manager

Since 1945, NSL Analytical Services, Inc. (NSL) has been a recognized as a leader in the Independent Commercial Testing Laboratory market. We are proud of the hard work and dedication paid to serving our customer’s needs that’s led to success in this demanding industry. Customers appreciate the Trust, Technology and Turnaround we provide. NSL provides material testing and product evaluations to customer with industrial, transportation, life sciences, technology, and consumer applications. Capabilities include inorganic / organic chemistry, physical, mechanical, and metallurgical testing including remote access to our SEM/EDS. NSL maintains ISO/IEC 17025, Nadcap, NQA-1, US-CPSC, and numerous customer quality approvals. Our chemists, metallurgists, quality and business development staff keep informed on the needs of the industries we serve through active participation in professional organizations – participating in the creation and review of test methods and standards. In recent years, NSL’s dedication has led to becoming a leader in the advancement of testing within the additive manufacturing industry. Call or visit us on-line to find out how we can help!

Nu-Tech Precision Metals +1-613-623-6544 www.nutechpm.com shook@nutechpm.com Nu-Tech Precision Metals manufactures by hot extrusion seamless pipe, tube, fittings, bar, rod and shapes for nuclear, aerospace, military, medical, offshore, mining, chemical, sub-sea and corrosive environments. Extruded shapes, especially those for the aerospace industry in 6Al-4V, fit within a 12” (300 mm) circle size. Our extrusion process creates a near-net shape that reduces material and machining costs overall. Our ability to alphabeta process results in improved fatigue resistance over beta extrusions…contact us to learn more about how this process will benefit your extrusion requirements. Seamless pipe from 1.5” (40 mm) to 14” (350 mm) plus specialty sizes and wall thickness. In-house finishing options including OD grinding or machining, ID honing or boring, hot straightening, pickling, non-destructive testing and electron beam additive manufacturing and welding are a few of the services we offer.

Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc. https://www.oerlikon.com Oerlikon Metco is a global leader in surface engineering solutions that bring benefits to customers through a uniquely broad range of surface technologies, equipment, materials, services, specialized machining services and components. The surface technologies such as Thermal Spray and Laser Cladding improve the performance and increase efficiency and reliability. Oerlikon Metco provides a comprehensive manufacturing, distribution and service network, catering to aviation, medical, power generation, TITANIUMTODAY

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry automotive and other strategic growth industries such as additive manufacturing and operates a dynamically growing network of more than 50 sites in EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific.

OSAKA Titanium technologies Co., Ltd. +81 3 5776 3103 www.osaka-ti.co.jp OSAKA Titanium technologies Co., Ltd. manufactures premium quality titanium sponge mainly for aerospace use, high-purity titanium billet for semiconductor industry, titanium powder for powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing, and other titanium-silicon related products.

Paris Saint-Denis Aero http://www.psdaero.com PSD AERO is one of the main supplier for raw materials products of key players in the aviation sector (for example AIRBUS, SAFRAN, AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, DASSAULT AVIATION, etc). Our Quality Management System meets the IAQG’s series requirements. Our stock at your disposal is the biggest Aerospace metallic stock in the world. With our experience and rigor acquired during the last few decades, the company consists of 130 staff members that have enabled us to increase our turnover 10 times in 10 years. We are providing solutions in cutting optimization (conventional saws but also waterjet). Description of our waterjet capabilities: • Size up to 12 000 x 3 000 mm • Waterjet Pressure up to 6000 bars • Mono et Multi cutting heads • Part up to 10 tons

PCC Metals Group http://www.pccmetalsgroup.com The PCC Metals Group brings together TIMET, a vertically integrated titanium supplier; and Special Metals, a leader in nickel alloy development. With over 200 years of collective experience, each organization is an R&D leader in their respective industries. The PCC Metals Group unites the unique capabilities of each company, leverages their strong metallurgical expertise, and is able to better serve customers in the specialty metals market.

PCC Revert Group https://www.specialmetals.com/ divisions/pcc-revert.html The PCC Revert Group combines the assets of Caledonian Alloys and SOS Metals, and is the world leader in the management of nickel and cobalt base superalloy and titanium alloy recycling for the aerospace, land-based turbine, and chemical industries. The company transforms revert into material ready for remelitng to produce new nickel, cobalt, or titanium alloys. The Revert Group provides customers with a range of tailored revert management

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services designed to enable them to optimize the use and value of their own revert material. Accredited with all major vacuum and high temperature melters worldwide, Caledonian Alloys and SOS Metals supply fully processed nickel and titanium revert material to the melting industry. Both SOS Metals and Caledonian Alloys also purchase revert material from a wide range of industrial customers throughout the world.

Pennsylvania State University Materials research conducted by iMatSE students and faculty lead to advances and discoveries that become the building blocks of tomorrow. Through formal coursework in small classes and participation in cutting-edge sponsored research, students in the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Materials Science and Engineering enjoy a graduate education that prepares them well for their future careers. iMatSE students receive full funding (stipend and tuition) in the form of fellowships or research assistantships. Program Highlights: • Penn State ranked #1 in funded materials research in the US (NSF) • Thesis-based Ph.D. and M.S. degrees • Multi-disciplinary research programs and centers • Over 50 MatSE and affiliated faculty members • Approximately 150 current graduate students • Specialized laboratories and shared facilities

Perryman Company +1- 724-746-9390 www.perrymanco.com Perryman Company is a vertically integrated producer of specialty titanium products. Our operations include melting, forging, and fabrication to finished products. Perryman’s quality, technical expertise, and customer service is unmatched. Perryman supplies and services customers in the aerospace, medical, consumer, recreation, infrastructure and 3D printing/additive manufacturing markets worldwide. Approvals include ISO 9001:2015; AS9100D and NADCAP. Perryman Company is headquartered in Houston, Pennsylvania. Our melting facility is located in Coal Center, PA and our hot rolling and finishing operations are in Houston, PA. Additional intermediate processing is located in Frackville, PA. Company sales offices are located in Houston, PA; Philadelphia, Los Angeles, London, Zurich, Tokyo, and Xi’an.

Plymouth Engineered Shapes +1-800-718-7590 www.plymouth.com smccord@plymouth.com Plymouth Engineered Shapes is the premiere provider of near-net extruded shapes for a large variety of applications. All customers want to squeeze more cost out of their parts and Plymouth Engineered Shapes offers the solution in Titanium, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, or Nickel-based alloys. Our Engineers are capable and willing to work with your design engineers to develop the most optimum near-net shapes possible to make your finished parts. No

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry other manufacturer in North America offers so much experience in special shape technology, or provides so many value-added options to meet your product specifications.

Precision Metal Grinding, LLC +1-949-872-2976 www.pmgrinding.net sales@pmgrinding.net Precision Metal Grinding is a grinding service company that supports the aerospace and medical industry. Providing the highest quality of surface finishes for critical applications (Ra and Rz). Capable of machining thin sheet (minimum: 0.008”) and thick plate (maximum: 6.00”) up to 78.00” wide x 230.00” long. Precision Metal Grinding offers a standard thickness tolerance of +/- 0.001” and can provide +/- 0.0005” upon request. Our standard practices ensure consistency over large orders and from batch-to-batch. With years of experience under our belt, we are capable of machining Titanium, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Nickel-base Alloys, Magnesium, Cobalt-base Alloys, Zirconium and others. Contact us with your unique requirements today.

Precision Thin Metals http://www.arnoldmagnetics.com/Precision-Thin-Metals The Precision Thin Metals (PTM) business of Arnold Magnetic Technologies produces thin and ultra-thin alloys that improve the power density of motors, transformers, batteries and many other applications in Aerospace, Industrial, Motorsport, and Medical markets. Customers rely on us for thin-rolled titanium in applications that demand high performance and consistent quality. Arnold’s Precision Thin Metals business offers titanium products in a number of commercially pure grades and several standard alloy compositions. Our titanium and titanium alloys are available in cold rolled or annealed condition. PTM is Nadcap certified for heat treatment.

President Titanium Co., Inc. +1-800-225-0304 www.presidenttitanium.com sales@presidenttitanium.com President Titanium has the largest inventory of domestic 6Al/4V, 6Al/4V ELI, and Grade 4 titanium bar, sheet & and plate in the country. They have been serving the aerospace, military and medical industries since 1973. Most orders ship in 1-2 days. Call for a free booklet for more information.

Product Evaluation Systems, Inc. +1-724-834-8848 www.PES-Testing.com Mic@PES-Testing.com Product Evaluation Systems (PES) an independent testing laboratory, located in Latrobe, PA. PES is a proven partner in materials testing and offers exceptional turnaround specializing in mechanical, metallurgical, chemical and nondestructive

testing and analysis. Since 1979, PES has been proud to offer exceptional personalized response to customer needs and our Rapid Response, Dependable Delivery continues to help our clients streamline the process of outsourcing their materials testing. PES is both NADCAP and ISO 17025 accredited and holds multiple customer accreditations such as GE Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney (MCL), Rolls-Royce Aerospace (SABRe) and ATI Nuclear. Accreditation awarded to PES covers mechanical testing, test specimen preparation, metallography, chemical analysis and nondestructive evaluation. Industry sectors include, but are not limited to, Aerospace, Additive Manufacturing (AM), Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Mining and Recovery/Reclamation.

Quebec Metallurgy Center +1-819-376-8707 www.cmqtr.qc.ca The Quebec Metallurgy Center is a technology transfer center located in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. Our activities focus on supporting the technological development of manufacturing companies in the metallurgical sector. CMQ has developed a broad expertise on the transformation and development of advanced alloys such as titanium, zirconium, aluminum and nickel. Our semi-industrial metalworking facility is equipped for short series production with controlled atmosphere casting, induction skull melting, plasma arc melting, permanent mold, shell mold and sand mold casting; advanced welding, thermal spraying, heat treating, hot isostatic pressing, additive manufacturing (directed energy deposition, binder jetting, laser powder bed fusion

ReMelt Scientific, Inc. +1-330-440-0402 www.remeltinc.com sales@remelt.net ReMelt Scientific is a global supplier of Titanium Chip Melt Preparation Systems and Weigh and Blend systems. We specialize in titanium and high temperature alloy chip crushing, centrifuging, aqueous wash and solvent cleaning, thermal drying, fines screening, and magnetic and gravimetric separation to prepare chips to for melting. We also specialize in Weigh and Blend systems that weigh and blend titanium chips, sponge, master alloys, aluminum, iron, and TiO² to achieve customer specified chemistry requirements.

Renton Coil Spring Company +1-425-255-1453 www.rentoncoilspring.com info@rentoncoilspring.com Renton Coil Spring Co (RCS) is a global leader in titanium spring manufacturing and innovation for the aerospace, defense, and performance industries. Your premier source for custom spring solutions, RCS utilizes cutting edge, patented technology and engineering expertise to develop products for the most challenging of applications. With a strong commitment to R&D, lean manufacturing, and continuous process improvement, RCS has maintained high standards for quality, safety, and on-time delivery since 1949. RCS is ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP, ITAR and a FAA certified MRO repair station.

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Retech Systems LLC +1-716-463-6400 www.retechsystemsllc.com sales@retechsystemsllc.com Retech is the world’s leading supplier of Electron Beam (EB) and Plasma (PAM) Cold Hearth furnaces for melting and refining titanium and titanium alloys. Retech advanced vacuum metallurgical systems also include EB and PAM Consolidation furnaces, Plasma Welders, Vacuum Arc Remelt (VAR), VAR Consumable (Skull) Casting, Vacuum Induction melting (VIM), Precision Investment Casting (DS/SC/EQ), Cold Wall Induction (CWI) melting and casting, as well as Gas Atomization Systems for metal powder production. All our melting systems are available in various sizes and configurations, from simple laboratory-scale to large, custom engineered furnaces. Further, we provide customer access to a wide range of in-house resources, including technology, material and process development. Identifying customer needs, as well as understanding the importance of producing relevant and viable technologies, is the foundation upon which Retech is built.

Rex Heat Treat +1-215-855-1131 www.rexht.com chris.constable@rexht.com Rex Heat Treat is a family owned and operated business that was founded in 1938. We take pride in our ability to partner with our customers to gain insight regarding their future needs. We are a leader in customer service and quality for the heat treating industry. Our unique furnace design allows us to water quench titanium raw material and formed parts up to 16’ long to meet aerospace and medical specifications. We have furnaces capable of annealing up to 30,000 lbs. in one batch and we are approved by almost all major Aerospace companies. We have 3 locations in Eastern United States, Anniston Al., Bedford PA., and Lansdale, PA. Rex Heat Treat has experienced metallurgists on site and we offer testing services. We look forward to exceeding your expectations with timely communication and time performance.

Rolled Alloys +1-800-521-0332 www.rolledalloys.com onlinesales@rolledalloys.com Rolled Alloys is a global supplier of Titanium, Nickel, Stainless Steel and Duplex Stainless Steel alloys. For over 68 years, Rolled Alloys has been a leading supplier serving the aerospace, defense, medical, oil & gas, power generation and many other industries. We maintain 13 locations across North America, and Asia, with additional representatives in Europe. We offer extensive processing, metallurgical expertise and an e-commerce platform that allows customers to quote, buy, and track orders from our website. Rolled Alloys holds many quality approvals and certifications that enables us to be a preferred supplier to companies across the world.

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Roskill Information Services Ltd. Contact details Name: Jessica Roberts Position: Manager – Copper & Technology Materials Phone: +44 (0)208 417 0087 dashes between numbers Email: jessica@roskill.com Website: www.roskill.com Roskill global market reports include the latest information on supply, demand, end-use applications, trade and prices for a wide range of metals and minerals including titanium, molybdenum and vanadium. Roskill reports also provide informed forecasts of future trends. Roskill’s expert researchers make a thorough and objective analysis of all available data, from sources across the globe. This includes a large and invaluable network of contacts including the key industry players in these markets, making Roskill’s research unrivalled in terms of breadth, depth, accuracy and expertise. To build on this wealth of data, Roskill also offers bespoke consultancy services that can help to explore and understand any specific scenarios or analysis requirements you may have.

Ross Precision Manufacturing Inc www.rossprecisionmfg.com +1-518-273-3912 ext. 618 jjoyal@rossprecisionmfg.com Ross Precision Manufacturing (formerly LAI/Zak Incorporated) is a fully integrated design, fabrication, machine, and test facility. We have been engineering, manufacturing, and refurbishing crucibles, liners, molds, and accessories for the remelting and production of specialty metals for over 40 years. Our manufacturing and consulting experience has contributed significantly to the VAR, ESR, Plasma, EB, C.C., and EBPVD processing industries. This experience, along with our precision CNC machining capabilities, will extend your product life cycles and improve the reliability of your process. Our AS9100 certified services include a full range of dual pallet, multi-axis CNC machining centers with live tooling; MIG, TIG, and stick welding of copper and other dissimilar metals; hydro, helium, X-ray and other available NDT services. For more information about Ross Precision Mfg/Zak Incorporated, please visit us at www.rossprecisionmfg.com. (period)

S. Letvin & Son, Inc. +1-310-327-0590 www.titaniumscrap.com S. Letvin & Son, Inc., specialists in processing high temperature scrap metals, has been in business since 1947. We prepare a high quality 6/4 titanium feedstock package that meets AMS 4928 Chemistry Specifications. We have developed a unique and proprietary process to return mixed 6/4 titanium fasteners to specification 6/4 titanium. The final product is 6/4 titanium “Rotor Grade” feedstock, which is heavy, dense, clean and extremely consistent in chemistry and gases. Our 6/4 titanium feedstock package is approved and desired by most major US Titanium Mills, as well as many smaller investment casters worldwide.

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S+D METALS GmbH Contact: Oliver Frankenheim Position: Sales Director | Product Manager Aerospace I | CP Titanium and Titanium Alloys (bring this word up to line above) Phone: +49 211 230 999 11 E-Mail: o.frankenheim@sd-metals.com Homepage: www.sd-metals.com/en Who is a member of the BIBUS Holding AG? Who is one of Euope´s largest STOCKISTs for semi-finished highperformance materials? Who offers TITANIUM & TITANIUM ALLOYS, nickel, nickel alloys, special stainless steel as COILS | PLATES | SHEETS | TUBES | BARS? Who serves the AEROSPACE| OFFSHORE | PETROCHEMICAL | CHEMICAL & PROCESS ENGINEERING | PLANT & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | ELECTROPLATING | TURBINE MANUFACTURING | MARINE ENGINEERING | ENERGY INDUSTRY | AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY | HEAT EXCHANGER | WASTE WATER TREATMENT | SURFACE TREATMENT | UNIVERSITIES & RESEARCH markets? Who is certified according to EN 9120 and ISO 9001 Who delivers allround service all around the world? Who cuts all the materials according to the customer’s exact requirements utilising a “state-of-the-art” bar saws & plate saw ? Who offers precision water jet cutting? Who provides just-in-time service to with cost savings and security of supply? Who serves their customers with experienced product experts & with extensive expertise? Who is quality management is based on ISO 9001? Who is at your disposal.. S+D METALS GMBH

Sandinox Comercio, Importação e Exportação LTDA + 55 15 3335 3565 vendas@sandinox.com.br www.sandinox.com.br Established in 1985, Sandinox is the largest medical stockholder and distributor for the Brazilian and South American markets, offering a full range of raw materials in titanium, cobalt, stainless steel, nitinol, and other special alloys.

Sandvik Materials Technology Product Unit Special Metals +46-26-260000 www.smt.sandvik.com Product Unit Special Metals with two manufacturing locations (Sweden and USA) belongs to Sandvik Materials Technology and is a long term experienced manufacturer of seamless tubes and complementary products in Titanium, Titanium alloys and Zirconium based materials for a broad range of industrial

applications as well as applications within nuclear, aerospace and medical industries. The full scale commercial manufacture, which started in 1964 is fully integrated from VAR-remelting of Titanium resp. Zirconium sponge up to finished product.

Schaffer Grinding Co., Inc. +1-323-724-4476 www.schaffergrinding.com info@schaffergrinding.com SCHAFFER GRINDING CO. is a toll processor of aerospace alloy materials including: Titanium, high temperature alloys, nickel based alloys, and ferrous materials. Processes include: Precision sheet and plate grinding (90” X 240”), band saw cutting, planer milling, rotary and surface grinding. Schaffer Grinding offers its customers coast to coast service with production facilities in California and Ohio.

Sector3 Appraisals, Inc. +1-718-268-4376 www.sector3appraisals.com METALS & CHEMICALS INVENTORY VALUATIONS FOR ABL FINANCING Sector3 Appraisals is an independent appraisal firm specializing in the metals and chemicals industries. We value inventory as well as machinery & equipment at all levels of the manufacturing chain, from major producers to distributors and OEMs through Tier-II suppliers. Clients use Sector3 valuations to secure financing for working capital, M&As, and debtor-in-possession settlement. Sector3 also provides liquidation consulting. Sector3’s focused expertise produces a targeted, insightful and truly useful appraisal. We help companies and lenders decipher the underlying value of raw materials, metals, chemicals, plastics, and commodity inventory and machinery and equipment. We are successful because we: • Specialize in the metals, chemicals, plastics, and commodity markets; • Offer extensive metals, chemicals, and plastics valuation experience • Believe customer service is a long-term objective. These advantages set Sector3 apart from other appraisal companies, and have made Sector3 one of the largest metals, chemicals and commodity appraisal firms in the U.S.

Service Steel Aerospace +1-800-426-9794 www.ssa-corp.com | sales@ssa-corp.com Service Steel Aerospace is a customer oriented stocking distributor of high performance stainless steel, titanium, alloy steel, nickel based super alloy, and maraging steel. We are committed to providing quality products to the aerospace industry and other critical application industries throughout the world. SSA performs a wide array of value added processing services designed to meet the specific needs of our customers. Our commitment to the quality and service has made SSA the leader in the industry for over 40 years. TITANIUMTODAY

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SES, LLC +1-330-821-3322 www.seseng.com ses@seseng.com SES is a leading supplier of equipment and services for the metals industry. SES handles projects ranging from small specialty items to major capital expansions, as well as redesign/rebuild of existing equipment. Our strategic partnership with Daisho Seiki Corp, Japan, has broadened our ability to supply Bar Turning and Burnishing Technology to the North American Market. Capabilities include complete supply of Turning and Polishing Lines for bar manufacturers/processors. Custom cell layouts including cutto-length, chamfering, NDT inspection, prove-up stations, hex bundling, can be added to suit requirement. Testing of equipment with customer supplied material can be performed at SES’ manufacturing facilities. Headquartered in Alliance, OH, our over 40-year history includes design and supply of transfer cars, transporters and all meltshop equipment, slab handling equipment, long product handling and processing equipment, strip processing equipment, coil handling equipment, custom designed and built equipment, automation & Level I/II system design, complete system integration, PLC, drives, & HMI integration, power and control system design, and facilities engineering.

Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. 00 86 29 89651035 89651082 www.lastingtitanium.com sales@lastingtitanium.com; titanium01@263.net Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. is the leading Titanium manufacturer and exporter in China. With more than 20 years’ experience, we own two mills in Baoji -The Chinese Titanium City. We are mainly engaged in melting, forging, rolling and machining manufacturing line in titanium and titanium alloy, with an investment of USD 50 million. Exported 3000 mt ingots, 2500 mt forgings and 5000 mt machined parts annually. Our main products include titanium ingots, slabs, bars/rods, plates/sheets, pipes/tubes, forgings, fittings, wire, powder, standard parts, nonstandard equipment and other corrosion resistant metals such as zirconium, tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum, niobium.

Shasta Services LLC www.shastainc.com

Sierra Alloys / TSI Titanium/ STS Metals +1-626-969-6711/+1-724-694-2716 www.TSITitanium.com www.sierraalloys.com Manufacture and supply forged and rolled products in Titanium alloys, nickel-cobalt base alloys, precipitation hardened stainless and high alloy steels from small rectangular and round bar to large section size open die forged bar as well as plate.

Simonds Saw www.simondssaw.com Manufacturer of industrial saw blades. The oldest cutting tool manufacturer in North America, Simonds offers one of the broadest and most trusted names found anywhere in the world of cutting tools. Many industries have grown to depend on the quality and innovation of Simonds products and services. We have a continuing tradition of quality, design, and innovation. Simonds has innumerable patents, a global leader in high-performance and high-production sawing. The first bandsaw manufacturer in the world to be ISO certified and we remain certified so today. We set our goals high and our customers have grown to expect it. Since 1832… The Professionals’ Edge.

Solar Atmospheres +1-855-934-3284 www.solaratm.com info@solaratm.com Solar Atmospheres provides vacuum thermal processing for titanium material, parts, forgings, and weldments. With the world’s largest commercial vacuum furnaces up to 48 feet long, Solar is capable of vacuum processing furnace loads of bar, billet, sheet, and plate up to 150,000 pounds under 1x106 Torr vacuum levels. Specific heat treat services provided are: degassing, beta annealing, homogenizing, age hardening, creep forming, Superplastic Forming (SPF), hydriding/dehydriding, stress relieving and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection. ISO9001:2015 / AS9100D Registered, Nadcap Accredited for heat treating and NDT (Non-destructive testing), MedAccred Accredited for heat treating, and Boeing approved in heat treating, NDT (Nondestructive testing) services and BASCA (Beta Anneal Slow Cool Age). Solar Atmospheres serves customers with plants located in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and California.

Shasta provides high-quality grinding, machining, cutting and robotic scarfing services, primarily to the titanium industry. In business since 1974, Shasta operates multiple MidWest-style grinders to condition the surface of various metals, primarily titanium, for most major US titanium producers.

Solar Manufacturing, Inc.

Shasta and its affiliates also provide robotic scarfing, high-volume torch cutting and a variety of machining services such as bar peeling, center-less grinding, saw cutting, straightening, polishing, turning, testing and various other services.

Since 2002, heat treaters from a wide variety of industries trust in our ingenuity for trail-blazing innovation and reliable performance from our vacuum heat treating furnaces.

Shasta is focused on providing high quality services with a quick turnaround time.

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+1-267-384-5040 www.solarmfg.com info@solarmfg.com

Solar Manufacturing knows vacuum heat treating inside out. Our engineers bring decades of experience to the design side of the business and our knowledgeable technicians provide world-class manufacturing keeping Solar in the forefront of vacuum furnace innovations. We offer unmatched expertise to solve our customer’s

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry most difficult heat treating problems and advance vacuum furnace technology. Our ingenuity has led the industry with advanced hot zone insulations, high-performance gas quenching, and state-ofthe-art SolarVac® Polaris automation, a new generation of PLCbased control systems developed to simplify the operation and expand the capabilities of our vacuum furnaces. Like our engineered-to-order furnaces, our standard models are rich in features and versatility to suit our customer’s specific and demanding requirements. Models range from compact R&D furnaces to large horizontal, front loading production furnaces. In addition to vertical bottom loading configurations, we also design unique, very large capacity car-bottom furnaces in lengths up to 48 feet. Solar Manufacturing has also developed a good name throughout the industry in Aftermarket Sales and Support. Whether you need an energy efficient replacement hot zone, spare parts, responsive field service or a maintenance contract, we are able to assist you in keeping your vacuum furnace at its peak operating condition.

Special Rare Metals AS www.srm-sa.ch info@srm-sa.ch SPECIAL RARE METALS is a company active since 2014, mainly in Europe and UK, specializes in the recovery and trading of titanium and super-alloys scrap (based on nickel, cobalt, molybdenum), in form of turning, solid, slag and flashing. Titanium is our main business, making us experts in our field. The materials we handle come from industries active in the bio-medical, aeronautical, petrochemical and energy sectors. Most of these materials are regenerated and sold by us, such as bio-medical titanium and Ni-Co-Cr alloys. Our experience in detailed sorting and processing material, checking chemical composition, sizing and surface inspection, for which we collaborate with excellent partners specializes in preparation and regeneration of scrap, allow us to guarantee excellent product quality. Thanks to this synergy, we have long been suppliers of primary companies, specializing in vacuum melting. Also, Special Rare Metals in 2016 has filed a patent for the safe transport of scrap and titanium turning, which are at very high risk of fire. Our patent is based on a box able to completely eliminate the oxygen inside it through a vacuum system; by eliminating the air inside, the risk of fire is eliminated, allowing transportation and loading and unloading operations in complete safety for 19 hours.

Specialty Metallurgical Products Specialty Metallurgical Products (SMP) was started in 1984 by James H. Clark (Jim Clark Sr.), when he envisioned the need for a better, less costly grain refiner than the then standard master alloy. Originally the company was started to produce Master Alloy in Shot form, however that product never made it into the market place. Instead SMP was the first company to produce and offer a 100% titanium tablet to the aluminum alloy producers, free from binders and salts. Today, almost all aluminum smelters use 100% titanium tablets/pucks to make their titanium additions. The Company’s manufacturing Plant and Offices are located in Red Lion, Pennsylvania and have been since 1994. Although the Company has relocated several times in the last 20 years, it has

never moved out of York County, PA. Jim Clark’s vision is and has always been that if America is going to compete with Third World Countries then we must use technology to counter cheap labor. SMP was founded on that very principle and every product ever entered into the market place meets the criteria of “Lowering the costs while maintaining, or improving, quality.

Specialty Metals Processing, Inc. +1-330-656-2767 www.specialtymetalspro.com bwilson@specialtymetalspro.com Specialty Metals Processing (SMP) is a leading processor of titanium plates, slabs, sheets and coil. Located in northeast Ohio, SMP has one of the largest abrasive belt grinding and polishing operations in the U.S. Our 170,000 sq. ft. facility houses multiple processing lines. We are your reliable source for precision grinding where we can accommodate widths up to 72”, material thickness up to 10” and lengths up to 240”. We are your reliable source for gantry grind services where we can accommodate widths up to 144”, material thickness up to 24” and lengths up to 1200”. In addition, we are your reliable source for pinch roll grinding, alpha case removal and reconditioning. • Waterjet cutting and machining capabilities up to 6” thick, 120” wide and 240” long. • Precision grinding up to 72” wide and 244” long • Ability to polish/grind/recondition plate/slabs up to 12’ wide by 100’ long • Providing #3, #4, # 6, brushed or matte finishes or custom matched abrasive belt finishes, one or two sides. • Providing #7 and #8 buff finish on stainless coil • Offering special inspections, packaging, line marking & PVC options • ISO 9000 certified since 1996 • Offering one stop shopping on many orders • Same day quoting on most inquiries • One sheet or truck load quantities, no order is too big or too small Please visit our website at www.specialtymetalspro.com.

Stack Metallurgical Group +1-503-285-7703 http://www.stackmet.com/ The Stack Metallurgical Group consists of heat treating facilities in Portland, Oregon and Spokane, Washington, as well as Aerospace Aluminum Processing in Salt Lake City, Utah. The combined capacity and versatility of these three facilities rivals nearly any other thermal processor in the western United States. The Stack family prides itself on safety, quality, and outstanding customer service. We have long been a trusted supplier to numerous quality-critical industries including aerospace, energy, and medical implant. As evidence of our service-based culture, the Salt Lake City facility is the proud recipient of the Boeing Supplier Excellence Award 9 times. Stack offers the most modern heat treating and metal processing equipment, a comprehensive list of aerospace and OEM approvals, and a highly-talented team of experts ready to exceed your highest expectations. TITANIUMTODAY

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Strohecker Incorporated +1-330-426-9496 www.strohecker.com Well-established specialist in the fabrication and repair of copper crucibles, hearths and related equipment used in VAR, ESR, EBM, PAM, as well as various similar processes. Serving producers of the reactive metals and alloys, nickel alloys, refractory metals, and steel alloys.

Structure Medical, LLC www.structuremedical.com Structure Medical is a leading medical manufacturer of implants, instruments and cutting tools for the orthopedic, spine and sports medicine markets. The company uses the most advanced machine tool technology available to produce products that meet the highest quality standards. Structure is an ISO registered 13485 medical manufacturers and offers a robust quality management system that integrates with all facilities. Structure Medical was founded in Naples, FL in 2004 and has rapidly grown into a strategic partner with top tier OEM’s. Today we have 5 production facilities in 3 states.

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas +1-847-384-5275 www.sumitomocorp.com akira.kudo@sumitomocorp.com Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, which is one of the leading trading companies in Japan. SCOA is an integrated global trading firm with diversified investments in a wide variety of industries, products and services.

Supra Alloys +1-805-388-2138 www.supraalloys.com sales@supraalloys.com Supra Alloys is a Titanium Mill Products-stocked Titanium Service Center with the convenience of extensive in-house processing capabilities, with a Management System certified to AS 9100D & ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485: 2016. Located in Camarillo, California & Dayton, Ohio USA, Supra routinely provides Titanium for applications in the aerospace, medical, Industrial and sports/ recreation industries throughout the world.

T&T Materials, Inc. +1-585-328-9941 www.tandt-materials.com ronk@tandt-materials.com T&T Materials, Inc. supplies raw materials to the U.S. Department of Defense, prime corporate contractors to the U.S. Government and to the private sector. Our material products are generally carbon and stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium,

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nickel-based alloys and armor plate. We supply these products in various forms, including bar and rod; sheet and plate; tube and pipe and various structural shapes and profiles. As an approved supplier with most military manufacturing sites we currently participate in fourteen procurement contracts, both Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contracts, with the Department of Defense. We are also an approved supplier to several prime contractors to the U.S. Government, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and Northrup Grumman. Certifications: • ISO 9001 and AS9120 • US Veterans Administration Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) • HUBZone.

Taylor-Winfield Technologies, Inc. +1-330-259-8556 fdeley@taylor-winfield.com www.taylor-winfield.com Taylor-Winfield Technologies (TWT) has designed a new line of linear friction welding (LFW) machines that are breaking the barriers into mainstream manufacturing. TWT’s linear friction welders use a solid-state welding process that has been proven to produce the best solid state bond between parts of the same or different material, various geometries and is applicable for nearly any metal welding application. Our patented IP provides superior positional accuracy, flexibility and control for joining various shapes and dissimilar metals. This LFW technology enables reduced buy-to-fly ratios for near-net shaped components, especially in the bonding of titanium. This technology also provides the ability to reduce material and machining time of titanium components. Examples of the parts include: tailored or near net shaped components, blisks, aluminum wing ribs, seat tracks, T-clips, L-profiles, single crystal alloys and more. TWT has engineered features and techniques of our linear friction welding machines that have not only drastically reduced maintenance and machine costs, but have also taken an older, conventional technology and successfully ushered it into the 21st Century.

TC AEROSPACE - Shaanxi Tian Cheng Aerospace Co., Ltd + 86 (0)29 33336000 Wei Che -CEO Ted Li - Division Manager for North America Sophia Cai - Sales Manager www.tcae.com TC AEROSPACE, one of the leading titanium alloy manufacturing company in the field of Aerospace Rod and Coil, as well as Plate and Sheet. We provide competitive, safe and reliable services and high quality products for customers. Founded in 2007, our company is a talents and technique based private joint-stock enterprise. The company operates in over 40 countries and regions. The company sets Sales and Technology Centers in the US and Germany, which devoted to the development and application of advanced materials in order to promote the progress of aerospace industry.

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TiFast Tel: +39 0744 736 307 Yves Invernizzi, invernizzi@tifast.com www.tifast.com TiFast is the new European leader in the production of titanium bars, ingots, billets and wires for the aerospace, medical, defense, racing and industrial markets worldwide, with a high level of quality and competence at competitive conditions and for the most challenging applications.

TIMET, Titanium Metals Corporation +1-800-753-1550 www.timet.com

TiFast can supply titanium bars with very close tolerances (from h6), special heat treatments including stress relieving and a full range of finishing. TiFast is certified by the American Aerospace NADCAP for Heat Treating and for Laboratories, ISO 13485 for Medical Device, ISO 14001 for Environmental, AS 9100 and ISO 9001.

Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) is one of the world’s largest titanium producers. Since 1950, TIMET has been leading the industry in mill and melted products, supplying nearly one-fifth of the world’s titanium. We melt and refine ingot and slab, and manufacture mill products. TIMET has a global network of service centers supported by its seven primary melting or mill facilities in Henderson, Nevada; Toronto, Ohio; Morgantown, Pennsylvania; Salisbury, NC; Witton, England; Waunarlwydd, Wales; and Ugine, France. With products ranging from sophisticated high temperature alloys used in jet engines, to advanced corrosion resistant alloys used in the chemical industry, TIMET’s reach spans the breadth of the titanium applications, and has the technical depth to support developments across a wide range of applications. TIMET’s fully integrated supply chain, dedicated research facilities, and decades of experience make us the partner of choice for titanium.

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TIODIZE Company, Inc.

TiFast, located near Rome, Italy, has built a modern titanium plant with a state-of-the-art technology. TiFast has a fully integrated production, including a melting plant, a rolling mill for bars and wires and a precision finishing shop. TiFast has also its own integrated laboratories and R&D facilities.

+31 (0) 0113 - 238911 www.timesaversint.com info@timesaversint.com Timesavers sets the worldwide standard for abrasive finishing solutions through superior products, continuous innovation, global production and distribution, extensive application knowledge and unrivalled after-sales support, by dedicated people focusing on customer satisfaction. Finishing stainless steel sheets or coils. Timesavers finishing machines are equipped with one or multiple heads and therefore a no. 3, no. 4, microlon, duplo and eventually a hairline finish can be achieved in our machines. For coil-to-coil, next to top working machines, also bottom working machines can be integrated into the production line. Innovative solution for precision grinding Every variant from the 81 series is produced especially based on customer requirements. Precision grinding is performed by a wide belt that grinds the thickness of a part to achieve a fixed thickness with a precision of no less than 0,02 mm. The wide grinding belt(s) ensures a tight tolerance and is used for the precision grinding of titanium, molybdenum, stainless steel, aluminium/nickel alloys, carbon steel and more. Timesavers offers a solution for, almost, every problem! Over 50.000 Timesavers built wide belt grinding machines are in operation today, spread all over the world. As a pioneer in cuttingedge technology Timesavers leads the way in wide belt grinding and brushing machinery; standalone machines but also turn-key solutions are within our capabilities. Our unmatched service and support guarantees that we deliver as promised and more!

+1-714-898-4377 www.tiodize.com Titanium Anodize, Aluminum Anodize, Dry film Lubricants, Corrosion Coatings, Paints &Primers, Teflon Coatings, Manufacturers of Composite Parts (Carbon & Glass)

TITAN Metal Fabricators +1-805-487-5050 www.titanmf.com info@titanmf.com TITAN Metal Fabricators is one of the world’s foremost metal fabrication companies for corrosion-resistant equipment for the process industries. Our business is the manufacture of equipment – Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Columns, Reactors, Pipe and Piping Systems – from corrosion-resistant alloys including Titanium, Tantalum, Zirconium, Niobium, Hastelloy, Monel, Inconel, High Nickel Alloys, Duplex Stainless (Steel), Super Stainless (Steel) and Lean Duplex Stainless (Steel). Since the company’s founding in 1998, building equipment with these metals has been TITAN’s only business – it is our specialty. We are extremely proud that TITAN’s innovative approach to mechanical design, our lead in thermal design and TITAN’s extreme commitment to quality have set what are now considered to be highest standards in our industry.

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TITANIUM Consulting & Trading S.r.l. +39-055-642543 www.tct.it info@tct.it Certified UNI EN ISO9001:2008 and UNI EN 9120:2010, With 20 years of experience, Titanium Consulting and Trading, based in Florence, Italy, with a distribution center in Milan and affiliated offices and distribution centers in both Germany and England, is a privately owned stockist/distributor of titanium mill products. Being a major supplier in the European market for titanium mill products and its alloys, we can guarantee a prompt delivery for products including ingots, slabs, round bars, hexagonal bars, profiles, welding wire, plates, sheets, coils, tubes and pipes, as well as fasteners, forgings, flanges and fittings. Most ex-stock materials are shipped the next working day with full traceability for all items supplied Products supplied are employed in a wide range of applications, including aerospace, medical devices, industrial, and chemical. In 1996, Titanium Consulting & Trading further expanded its operations by setting up dedicated facilities to manufacture finished products on request. Processes available include cutting, welding, forming, turning, heat treatment and finishing.

TITANIUM ENGINEERS +1-281-265-2910 www.TitaniumEngineers.com TITANIUM ENGINEERS supplies Titanium Bar, Seamless Tubing and Finished Components for oilfield and other industrial markets. Our capabilities include the expertise to process titanium to meet demanding and unique customer specifications. We specialize in bar, seamless titanium tubing and also offer products manufactured by: forging, rolling, and machining using common ASTM grades of titanium including: Titanium Grade 5, Titanium 6-2-4-6, Titanium Beta-C. With our metallurgical background we will support your team from design, through prototyping, and finally into full-scale production of components.

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Titanium Finishing Company +1-215-679-4181 www.titaniumfinishing.com melinda@titaniumfinishing.com; melanie@titaniumfinishing.com Metal finishing services include: Titanium Anodize; Hardcoat Anodize of Aluminum; application of Cerakote and Application of Solid Film Lubricants. We also have our Federal Firearms License. We are a small, women owned business, and have been family owned and operated since 1970.

Titanium Industries, Inc. (T.I.) +1-888-482-6486 www.titanium.com sales@titanium.com T.I. is the global leader in specialty metals supply for the aerospace, medical, industrial and oil & gas markets. Holding the world’s most complete inventory of specialty metals across a global service center network, T.I. delivers supply solutions at all levels of sophistication and complexity. With a globally experienced and technically driven team, T.I. has been providing dependable, quality driven service to our customers since 1972.

Titanium International Group SRL +39-051-6814893 www.titanium.it tig@titanium.it TIG is an European stockist and distributor of Titanium, Nickel alloys and Steels for Aerospace, Medical, Automotive and other high demanding end use markets. TIG is EN9100 and EN9120 certified and has several customers approvals. TIG provides cut to size services with more than 30 saw cut machines and 3 dynamic waterjet cut machines. Contact us for a quotation! Your mission is our priority!

TITANIUM Marine https://timarinehex.com/ +1-973-808-4961 www.tifab.com bbrownlee@tifab.com A World leader for over 45 years in the application, design and fabrication of quality Titanium and Zirconium process equipment, whether solid or clad construction. Extensive experience in rotating, offshore, marine or ordinance equipment. Most extensive titanium field welding/erection service capability in the world. Mill products available from stock. For more information email bbrownlee@tifab.com.

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For over 30 years, we’ve been using Titanium in our marine heat exchangers. It’s the ONLY material we use where sea water comes into direct contact with the ship’s air conditioning system. High efficiency and long service life are a direct result of the toughness that Titanium brings to A/C service. With high speed water velocities in the tubes, the exchangers are kept free of marine growth and silt deposits, both of which reduce heat transfer. The US Navy now specifies Titanium as the material of choice for machinery heat exchangers. This significantly reduces the annual replacement costs and helps maintain combat readiness. Your Engines, Gear Boxes, Hydraulic Power Units and Comfort Cooling systems can be equally protected, providing service years longer

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry than Brass or Copper units. Importantly, the operating costs for the ship are lowered and vessel ‘downtime’ is reduced.

Titanium Processing Center +1-888-771-9449 www.titaniumprocessingcenter.com AS 9100 and ISO 9001 certified, Titanium Processing Center is your go to source for quality titanium products. Titanium Processing Center is a stocking distributor of a wide range of titanium mill products. Our standard inventory of titanium bar, sheet, plate, tubing and pipe is complimented with specialty fasteners, fittings, forgings and fabrications. In-house capabilities include waterjet & saw cutting, shearing, turning and drilling. All material is mill certified and fully traceable to the original manufacturer. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing our customers with the courteous and prompt attention that they deserve. Delivering quality products on-time and in compliance with your requirements remains our priority at Titanium Processing Center.

TITOMIC Limited +61 3 9558 8822 www.titomic.com info@titomic.com Titomic (ASX:TTT) is an Australian public company providing industrial scale metal additive manufacturing using its patented Titomic Kinetic Fusion® (TKF) technology. The TKF technology provides unique capabilities for producing high performance metal coatings and additively manufactured metal products. Titomic provides OEM production services and design engineering from its TKF Production Bureaus to the global Defence, Aerospace and other industries. Titomic provides an extensive range of Titanium, super alloys and other metal powders for additive manufacturing.

T-M Vacuum Products, Inc. In business for over 40 years T-M Vacuum Products occupies a modern 53,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in Cinnaminson New Jersey near Philadelphia that includes machining sheet metal and welding fabrication centers as well as assembly and test facilities. The products offered by T-M Vacuum fall into three general categories: -Vacuum furnaces and ovens are available in various sizes for thermal processing. Vacuum furnaces are capable of attaining temperatures as high as 2000C while vacuum ovens can attain a maximum of 600C. -Thin Film deposition systems which are made up of both sputtering systems and batch evaporation systems for either advanced research and development or full production. -Atmospheric enclosures, commonly known as glove boxes, provided with either ambient or heated vacuum component conditioning areas used as interchanges into the work area. T-M Vacuum Products equipment, such as the vacuum furnaces

and ovens, are characterized by their rugged design, the use of the finest materials and for most systems, advanced control systems. Typical system life exceeds 20 years in a fulltime 24/7 production environment. Stainless steel is used extensively in the fabrication of all chambers and enclosures of our heat treating equipment. Automation is world class with most systems offered having some form of advanced system controls. T-M Vacuum strives to build the most advanced and cost effective systems including vacuum furnaces, vacuum ovens, optical coating systems, thin film deposition systems, atmospheric enclosures and other heat treating equipment available on the market today. www.tmvacuum.com

Toho Titanium Co., Ltd. +81-45-394-5526 www.toho-titanium.co.jp The Toho Titanium Group is providing variety of excellent products and services based on titanium metal business. In the titanium business segment, we manufacture titanium ingots and titanium sponge for aerospace and general industries and high-purity titanium and fabricated titanium products. Moreover in the catalysts and chemicals business segment, utilizing materials gained in the titanium production process, we manufacture catalysts for polypropylene production, high-purity titanium dioxide for electric materials, and ultra-fine nickel powder for multi- layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) utilizing our technologies of titanium production. We pursue the infinite possibility of titanium and related technologies, and contribute to building a sustainable society by continuously supplying excellent products and services.

Trepanning Specialties Inc. We specialize in the production of custom wall tubing using trepanning, gundrilling and BTA systems with all types of materials, including hi-temp alloys. We also have saw cutting, turning and boring capabilities. Below are a few high lights of our latest machines and other tooling capabilities: rilling from .125” ID’s and up - Off-Set drilling machines (Plates, Platens, molds). - 19.500” and 21” trepan heads - OD turning capabilities up to 52” - New Spartan Saw. (can saw cut up to 22” OD stock) - 3 new Trepan/B.T.A. machines for larger capacities and faster delivery times. www.trepanningspec.com

Tricor Metals +1-330-264-3299 www.tricormetals.com info@tricormetals.com Introduction We are a woman-owned, small business with facilities in Wooster, TITANIUMTODAY

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Producers, Distributors, Fabricators, OEM’s, & Vendors to the Industry OH, Conroe, TX, Plymouth, MI and Oxnard, CA with over 30 years’ experience in the supply of titanium mill products, titanium forgings and fabrication of ASME Code equipment for the chemical, pharmaceutical, mining, and aerospace served markets. What we do We provide quick-ship service center sales and processing of ASTM and AMS grades of titanium & titanium alloy mill products and titanium forgings. We design and build chemical process equipment built with the advanced corrosion resistant metals, provide high alloy welding repair services, provide aerospace fabrication and welding services, and supply high performance Astrolite® welding wire. Where are our facilities Our fabrication and metal processing facilities are in Wooster, Ohio and Conroe, Texas. Astrolite® UltraGrade™ welding wire is processed in Oxnard, CA and Wooster, OH. We operate a technical sales office in Plymouth, MI. Titanium & Titanium Alloy mill products & custom forgings We maintain one of the world’s most complete inventories of titanium and titanium alloy mill products in ASTM and AMS grades including sheet, plate, pipe, forgings, fittings, bar, billet, wire, tubing, and fasteners. We offer advanced processing including water jet cutting, saw cutting, and shearing. We provide custom parts manufacturing and just-in-time inventory for ‘blanket’ order processing. Fabrication and welding services Specializing in titanium, titanium alloy, zirconium, tantalum, nickel alloy, duplex stainless, and stainless steel, our ASME code shops in Ohio and Texas build chemical process equipment including: tanks, towers, pressure vessels, piping spools, shell & tube heat exchangers, plate and frame heat exchangers, anodes, cathodes, and custom welded parts. We also provide aerospace fabrication and welding services specializing in titanium, titanium alloy, and nickel alloy.

experienced cross-section of technical specialists around the globe. TZMI partners with clients from the private and public sectors to provide bespoke solutions across markets and strategic services; and also technical and engineering services. Our clients range from the world’s 500 largest companies through to midsized companies and small businesses. TZMI regularly releases market reports and periodicals on relevant subject matters which support the consulting activities and ensure up-to-date, high quality and comprehensive data, analysis and information is provided. TZMI annually hosts the largest titanium and zircon industry conference. Email: marketing@tzmi.com. (period here)

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. +1-203-239-4481 www.ulbrich.com information@ulbrich.com Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc., is a leading processor of a variety of different alloys including, but not limited to: stainless steels, PH grades, nickel and nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, niobium, zirconium, titanium and titanium alloys. Commercially Pure Titanium: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Titanium Alloys: Grade 9 (Ti 3-2.5), Ti 15.3.3.3 and 21s (Ti Beta21s), as well as the aforementioned metals are available in strip, foil, flat, round and shaped wire. Nitinol, Grade 5 (Ti 6-4) and Ti 6.2.4.2. are available in limited widths at Ulbrich. Please inquire for more detail on all of our product offerings.

United Alloys & Metals, Inc. +1-562-273-7004 www.uametals.com

Emergency Field and Factory weld repairs Our repair teams can be mobilized globally for field work. We specialize in welding of advanced corrosion resistant metals like titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, nickel alloy, duplex stainless and stainless steel. Emergency welding repair services available 24/7/365.

United Alloys & Metals is one of the World’s leading processors of all grades and forms of Titanium Scrap for all Titanium applications. Both our Santa Fe Springs, CA and Columbus, OH plants have full processing capabilities and are certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards.

Astrolite® Alloys - Aerospace-grade welding wire We stock, process, draw, clean, and package Astrolite® UltraGrade™ high performance welding wires

United Performance Metals

for aerospace, turbine engine, power, commercial and challenging applications.

TZMI, Inc. +1-281-956-2500 www.tzmi.com marketing@tzmi.com TZMI is an independent consulting company that works with a wide range of global clients to provide insight and expert advice on opaque mineral, metal and chemical sectors. Our uniqueness is that TZMI contains technical and operational experience, together with strategic and commercial competency, to provide a full service offering to our clients. As trusted advisors, our reputation is underpinned by having an

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+1-888-282-3292 www.upmet.com sales@upmet.com United Performance Metals (UPM), an O’Neal Industries affiliate company, is a specialty metals solutions center serving customers in a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, space, fastener, medical, power generation, oil and gas, semiconductor and many others. UPM offers a broad spectrum of high-performance metals and alloys, FIRSTCUT+® Processing Services, quality approvals and custom supply chain solutions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, UPM maintains nine service centers worldwide. For more information, visit www.upmet.com. For more information, visit www.upmet.com.

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Uniti Titanium

Vested Metals International LLC

+1-412-424-0440 www.uniti-titanium.com

+1-904-495-7278 www.vestedmetals.net info@vestedmetals.net

Uniti Titanium brings together two major global titanium producers with complimentary manufacturing and technical capabilities, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) of the United States, and VSMPO-Avisma (Verkhnaya Salda Metallurgical Production Association - Berezniki Titanium -Magnesium Works) from Russia, to create a joint venture focused on titanium mill products for industrial and other non-aerospace, non-military and non-medical markets. Uniti Titanium integrates the synergistic use of raw material, melting, hot rolling, finishing, research and technology resources of the two companies.

Universal Alloy Corporation Europe +33 625 273 114 Stephane Jambu - stephane.jambu@universalalloy.com Andrei Chifor, Business & Marketing Analyst - andrei.chifor@ universalalloy.com +40 749 044 743 https://www.universalalloy.com/ Universal Alloy Corporation Europe is a Global Leader in the manufacture of precision aerospace products, delivering critical components into the global aerospace supply chain. With a unique and modern Titanium & Aluminum Vertical Integrated aerospace facility, our manufacturing capabilities include: research & design, casting, extrusion, machining, surface treatment and assembly. We supply the global aerospace industry with highly engineered hard alloy aluminum and titanium extrusions, incorporating complex cross sections, tight production tolerances and high surface quality. Universal Alloy Corporation Europe produces a wide variety of parts ranging from small 3-Axis parts up to large complex 5-Axis structural components. The complete industrialization effort is controlled in-house, enabling some of the quickest industrialization timeframes in the aerospace industry, ensuring our customers success with on-time and on-quality products. UACE is AS9100, NADCAP, REACH Compliant, ISO 14001 and approved by all major OEM’s

Verichek Technical Services, Inc. +1-412-854-1800 sales@verichek.net www.verichek.net Verichek Technical Services, Inc. is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory for testing and calibration services. After almost 30 years in the business, we remain a metal analysis leader by providing instrumentation and services to ensure your production runs smoothly and consistently. Our metal analysis services include metal testing – PMI, Hardness, Retained Austenite Analysis, & Coating Thickness; as well as sales and service of metal testing instrumentation, support, training, and maintenance & calibration. In addition we offer Quality Control Services to help our customers with automation and building of procedures and training to operate your instrumentation successfully and accurately based on your application and needs. Contact Verichek today to find out more!

Vested Metals International is an ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified raw material specialty metals distributor with decades of experience specializing in hard to find alloys, grades, and sizes. We offer various grades of stainless steel, titanium, tool and alloy steels, aluminum, and high temperature nickel and cobalt based alloys. We pride ourselves on helping customers meet and exceed niche requirements.

VSMPO – AVISMA +7-34345-55764 www.vsmpo.ru VSMPO-AVISMA, the world’s largest producer of titanium, holds more than 300 international quality certifications and approvals at major aerospace OEMs and medical device companies. VSMPOTirus operations in the US, the UK, Germany and China provide regional sales, distribution and service center processing.

VSMPO - Tirus, US +1-720-746-1023 www.vsmpo-tirus.com VSMPO-Tirus, US is the North American sales and distribution division of VSMPO-AVISMA, the world’s largest producer of titanium, holding more than 300 international quality certifications. VSMPO-Tirus US distributes ingot, forgings, slab, sheet, plate, bar, and billet to the aerospace, medical, and consumer products industries. VSMPO-Tirus US also manufactures small diameter bar and coil for medical and aerospace fastener applications.

VSMPO - Tirus China Ltd. +86 10 8455 4688 VSMPO-Tirus China ltd. is the Chinese sales and distribution division of VSMPO-AVISMA, the world’s largest producer of titanium, holding more than 300 international quality certifications. VSMPO-Tirus China distributes ingot, slab, sheet, plate, bar and billet to the aerospace, medical, and consumer products industries.

VSMPO Tirus GmbH +0049 69 905477 www.vsmpo.de VSMPO TiRus GmbH is responsible for the sales and distribution of titanium semi-finished products in Europe (except the UK), Brazil and Israel to the aerospace, medical and automotive industries. The company was established in 1999 in Frankfurt/Main. The German affiliate of the largest vertically integrated international titanium producer VSMPO-AVISMA offers optimum service, including custom-made processing of semi-finished products as well as a comprehensive transport service. We offer cut-to-size material (bars, billets, sheets and plates) to meet our customers’ TITANIUMTODAY

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VSMPO Tirus UK Ltd. +(0) 1527 514111 VSMPO Tirus UK Ltd. is the UK’s sales and distribution division of VSMPO-AVISMA, the world’s largest producer of titanium, holding more than 300 international quality certifications. Tirus UK distributes ingot, forgings, sheet, plate, bar, and billet to the aerospace, medical, and consumer products industries.

VSMPO Titan Ukraine Ltd. +380 562 313092 www.tw-vsmpoavisma.com VSMPO Titan Ukraine Ltd. is fabricator of seamless tubular products from titanium and its alloys. It is a part of the world’s largest producer of semi-products and finished titanium products - JSC Corporation VSMPO-AVISMA (Russia) which supplies billets and bars to the plant. It is guarantee of quality competitiveness of manufactured production for the customers. Annual production capabilities of the enterprise is 700 tons of cold-finished titanium tubes (diameter 3-134 mm and wall thickness 0,2-9 mm), and in cooperation additionally 200 tons of hot-finished titanium tubes (outside diameter 169-325 mm and wall thickness 7-30 mm). Engineers and technical specialists are developing new technologies of titanium tubes production and new types of products. For example, octahedral and ribbed tubes, special kind of thin tubes for silphons, technologies of long-length tubes production, etc. VSMPO Titan Ukraine Ltd. has all equipment necessary for different tests and QA inspections. It allows manufacturing not only according to the international and national standards, but meeting any customer’s requirements.

Webco Industries +1-918-245-2211 www.webcotube.com titanium@webcotube.com Webco delivers North America’s widest range of tubular products, rapidly fulfilling urgent orders and helping customers avoid costly unscheduled shutdowns and production delays. Customers in the aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, industrial, oil & gas, power generation and other industries, rely on Webco’s strength, agility, and innovation to deliver solutions for their most challenging requirements. In fact, Webco manufactures and distributes millions of feet quality tubing made to meet today’s most demanding specifications. Our welded titanium tube products are available in variety of grades and sizes, standard/off-the-shelf or tailored to meet customers’ unique requirements. Webco maintains a culture for relentlessly pursuing process and product excellence, enabling ever-improving productivity/product quality. For a current list of our ISO, PED, and other certifications as well as ASME, ASTM, and other specifications offered, visit webcotube.com.

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Weber Metals, Inc. +1-562-602-0260 www.webermetals.com Weber Metals, Inc. specializes in Aluminum and Titanium open and closed die forgings for the Commercial and Military Airframe, Air and Land Turbine, Nuclear and Semiconductor industries. Our press sizes range in size from 1200 to 33,000 tons. We have capabilities to perform heat treatment, non-destructive and destructive testing in house. Our forgings range in size from 1 pound to 11,000 pounds. Our aluminum stress relieved forgings are some of the most stable products in the industry for machining.

Wellmet International Inc. +1-909- 594-9639 www.wellmetusa.com Wellmet is located in California USA and we have been supplying and distributing Titanium Sponge and Titanium Powder for more than 20 years. We can also supply other non-ferrous metals with approved quality. Our Titanium Sponge producer is ISO9001:2008 certified and sponge quality is approved by world main consumers.

West Penn Testing Group +1-724-334-1900 www.westpenntesting.com West Penn Testing Group is a full-service, independent testing laboratory with diverse inspection and testing capabilities since 1952. They provide an extensive array of non-destructive, chemical, metallographic, failure analysis and mechanical evaluation services, serving customers in these industries: aerospace, medical, power generation, commercial, military, raw materials, refractories, oil and gas, and the automotive industry. They have three locations in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and Richburg, South Carolina and perform testing nationally and internationally. Their 79,000 sq. ft. facilities accommodate parts up to 20,000 lbs. www.westpenntesting.com

Westbrook Light Alloys Ltd. +44-1246-292292 www.wbrl.co.uk Buyers and seller of titanium scrap. All grades and forms of Ti scrap bought for use in UK production of Ferro Titanium for sale worldwide to end users. Standard and special grades produced to order with all packing and sizing options available to satisfy customer requirements. We also buy/trade titanium scrap for upgrading, processing and on sale.

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+1-724-537-3131 www.wmtr.com us.sales@wmtr.com Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research is a world leader in materials testing. WMT&R serves a broad range of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and power generation. We support customers with our highly-skilled staff and advance facilities. Our turnaround time is unbeatable, and with over 300,000 square feet of accredited production and testing space, we have the capacity and equipment to handle any materials testing project. WMT&R’s testing expertise includes: Mechanical Testing, Composites, Fatigue, Stress/Creep Rupture, Fracture Mechanics, Metallography, Chemical, Heat Treat, Thermal Analysis, and Physical Properties Testing. For more information, please visit www.wmtr.com or email us.sales@wmtr.com.

Wyman Gordon www.pccforgedproducts.com/ brands/wymangordon/ Wyman Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman Gordon creates rotating closeddie forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Xi’an Metals & Minerals Import & Export Co., Ltd. +86-29-65659719; +86-29-65659718 www.tiwmo.com info@tiwmo.com; wxd@tiwmo.com; hj@tiwmo.com As a leading manufacturer and distributor of Titanium, Molybdenum and Tungsten products in China, Xi’an Metals and Minerals Import &Export Co. Ltd., has joined into manufacturing, researching and competing in Titanium industry. We supply Titanium and its alloys in various forms as per ASTM, AMS and other main internationally recognized specifications. Our advantage is the most competitive prices as well as guaranteed high quality! Our products are exported worldwide, and gained high reputation because of their excellent performance.

Xiangtou Goldsky Titanium Metal Co., Ltd +86-731-88332811 tony-titan@goldskymetal.com http://en.goldskymetal.com/

It is a state-owned enterprise jointly founded by Hunan Xiangtou Goldsky Technology Group Co., Ltd. and Hunan Valin Lianyuan Iron & Steel Co.,Ltd. The company is located in Lugu Industrial Park, Changsha Hightech Industrial Development Zone. It has invested 250million USD in building the titanium strip coil project with an annual productivity of 10,000 tons, being a high-tech enterprise integrating production, research and development and sale of wide titanium strip coils. Business scope of the company: research and development, production, processing and sale of rare metal, metal composite materials and equipment of titanium, titanium alloy, etc. (except those specially regulated by national laws and regulations); import and export of products and technologies of the company as well as raw materials, auxiliary materials, instruments and meters, mechanical equipment, spare parts and technologies demanded by the company (except commodities and technologies whose sale, import and export are restricted and prohibited by the state); economic and technical information consultancy service (finance, security and futures not included); investment of high-tech projects. Our company always sticks to the mode of independent research and development as well as innovative development. In 2007, we researched and produced the first wide titanium strip coil by cooperating with Liangang, founding the milestone of China titanium industry. We successively researched and produced cold rolled coil and titanium welding pipe in 2008 and 2009, ending the monopolization of Japan and America in the field and providing new material support for strategic new industry of China. The products are widely applied to aerospace, large airplanes, warship, ocean, energy conservation, environmental protection, biological engineering, etc.

ZIROM S.A. +40 246 216666 www.zirom.ro zirom@zirom.ro ZIROM came into prominence, over the last decades, as one of the largest producers of titanium and titanium alloys in Central and South-Eastern Europe. Ever since the foundation, a permanent emphasis has been laid on its development, through technological optimization and through development of the technology for melting titanium and zirconium scrap by combining EB and VAR technologies, and further, the development of free forging process. The products manufactured, ingots and forged semi-finished products, are intended both for cutting edge fields (aviation and nuclear areas) and various fields (metallurgy, chemical industry, medical technique and devices). The ZIROM’s integrated management system (quality, environmental, health & safety) and the ZIROM’s products are certified by LRQA in accordance with the following standards: ISO:9001:2008, EN 9100:2009, ISO:14001:2005, OHSAS:18001:2008, NORSOK M-650 . Zirom can also provide a series of services like melting the secondary recycle materials, turning/grinding/cutting/milling the surface of products, full chemical and mechanical analyses, LP, US +Eddy testing.

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North American Alloys

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tricormetals.com

astrolite.com

Titanium Mill Products: Sheet, Plate, Bar,Pipe,Tube,Fittings, Fasteners, Expanded Sheet & Ti Clad Copper or Steel. Titanium Forgings and Billet: Staged intermediate ingot & billet to deliver swift supply of high quality forgings in all forms and sizes including: rounds, shafts, bars, sleeves, rings, discs, custom shapes, and rectangular blocks.

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Ti sheet, plate, bar, & forgings 6/4,6/4ELI, CP Ti, Welding Wire, & Fabrications

Titanium, Zirconium, Tantalum & High-Alloy Fabrication & Field Repair Services: Vessels, Columns, Heat Exchangers, Piping, Anodes, Custom Fabrications, Field & In-House Reactive-Metal Welding & Equipment Repair Services Available 24/7.

Tricor Metals, Ohio Division 3225 W. Old Lincoln Way Wooster, Ohio 44691 Phone: 330-264-3299 Fax: 330-264-1181

Plate Heat Exchangers: Plate Heat Exchangers to ASME VIII Div 1 Design, Ports from 1” through 20” with Stainless Steel, Titanium and Special Metals, Plate Heat Exchanger Refurbishing Services & Spare Parts.

Tricor Metals, Texas Division 3517 North Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 77304 Phone: 936-273-2661 Fax: 936-273-2669

Two Service Centers & Fabrication Facilities in Ohio & Texas with Capabilities in: Waterjet, Welding, Machining, Sawing, Plasma Cutting & Forming. Serving a Wide Variety of Industries: Chemical Processing, Mining, Pulp & Paper, Plating, Aerospace, Power and others.

Tricor Metals, Michigan Division 44696 Helm St. Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: 734-454-3485 Fax: 734-454-7110 Astrolite Alloys California Division 201 Bernoulli Circle, Units B & C Oxnard, CA 93030 Phone: 805-487-7131 Fax: 805-487-9694

Specialty Metals Supply Solutions T.I. is the global leader in specialty metals supply for the aerospace, industrial, medical, defense, and oil & gas markets.

Stock Alloys: Titanium & Titanium Alloys • Grade 1 • Grade 2 • Grade 3 • Grade 4

• 3Al-2.5V Gr. 9 • 6Al-4V Gr. 5 STA • 6Al-4V Gr. 23 ELI • 6Al-6V-2Sn

• 6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo • 6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo • 7Al-4Mo • 10V-2Fe-3Al

Aluminum Alloys • 1100 • 2011 • 2014

• 2024 • 5052 • 6061

• 6062 • 6063 • 6082

• 6262 • 7050 • 7075

Stainless Steel Alloys • 13-8 PH • 15-5 PH

• 17-4 PH/AGED • 17-7

• 300 Series • 400 Series

Nickel Alloys • 600 • 625

• 718 • 750

• A-286 • Monel™

• Waspaloy™ • Nitronic Alloys™

Alloy Steels • 4130 • 4140

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