Founded 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.
Basic Carbide, CorpFounded 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.333511SUTERSVILLE, PA
Vista Metals, IncFounded in 1969, McKeesport’s Vista Metals manufactures tungsten carbide preforms for tooling and wear-part applications, from intricate custom shapes to production components. The company blends its own powders, operates a dynamic quality-control lab, and offers in-house sinter-HIP processing alongside an on-the-shelf EDM block program. Vista serves customers globally and is known for producing preforms with minimal stock allowances, including corrosion-resistant and non-magnetic grades.MCKEESPORT, PA
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
Extramet ProductsSince its founding in 1998, Extramet Products has remained an independently owned and operated carbide company rooted in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Its team helps manufacturers turn carbide material or customer drawings into precision components, with particular experience supporting wear-critical industrial work from prototypes through repeat production. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.LATROBE, PA