Founded in 1981 by John Goodrum and his partners, Basic Carbide manufactures tungsten carbide preforms, custom tooling, wear parts and specialty components from its Pennsylvania facilities. The Goodrum family remains closely involved, with the company now employing members of its third generation and shipping to customers in more than 50 countries. Its documented ISO 9001 quality program supports production ranging from large preforms to parts made to customer drawings.
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Johnston's Quality CarbideFounded in 1995 by brothers Sam and Richard, family-owned Johnston’s Quality Carbide in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, precision-grinds and polishes tungsten carbide and ceramic wear parts and tooling. The company grew from a small grinding shop into an 80,000-square-foot facility, combining modern equipment with a craftsman’s work ethic and close customer support. JQC performs precision inspection on every job and also assists with design when it can improve tool life.LATROBE, PA
Glen Carbide, IncFounded in 1959 from General Electric’s Carboloy Division, Glen Carbide manufactures carbide wear parts and cold-draw and forming tooling from its Carnegie, Pennsylvania facility. The company has expanded its plant five times since moving there in 1963 and pairs tooling design and production with precision grinding, machining, and wire EDM services. Glen Carbide has been registered to the ISO-9000 Quality Management System since 1998.CARNEGIE, PA
General Carbide CorporationFounded in Greensburg in 1968, General Carbide Corporation makes finished tungsten-carbide and steel tooling, wear parts, and precision components through a vertically integrated operation that takes materials from powder to polish. The family-owned, woman-owned company remains under the leadership of founder Premo Pappafava’s daughter, Mona Pappafava-Ray, and employs more than 250 people across four facilities. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified production includes a 50,000-square-foot finishing plant and serves customers in more than two dozen industries worldwide.GREENSBURG, PA
Preform SpecialtiesFounded in 1992, Preform Specialties makes specialty tungsten carbide preforms for industrial customers, with Carbide Metals adding carbide blanks and rod extrusions to the partnership’s capabilities. From its Blairsville, Pennsylvania facility, the company combines an on-site laboratory, experienced engineering, and precision grinding with production suited to intricate shapes and high volumes. Its carbide products serve demanding applications where wear resistance and tool integrity matter.BLAIRSVILLE, PA