Established in 1984, Metadyne began in Elmira, New York, researching advanced tungsten and molybdenum alloys before expanding into tungsten carbide and wear applications. In 1995 it moved to Towanda, Pennsylvania, where its facility added zinc reclamation and spray-drying capabilities; the company later expanded with a tungsten carbide reclamation facility and a Gulfport rod-production division. Towanda Metadyne makes precision powder-metallurgy parts, with specialties in cemented tungsten carbide, tungsten alloys, and molybdenum products.
Federal Carbide CompanyFrom its Tyrone, Pennsylvania complex, Federal Carbide Company makes custom tungsten carbide and tungsten heavy-alloy parts, handling the process from raw powder through precision finishing in-house. Serving production-tooling and OEM equipment manufacturers since 1975, the company draws on more than 50 years of tungsten carbide expertise and can move from powder to finished components within days. Its heavy-alloy work includes dense, machined parts for applications such as radiation shielding, aerospace counterweights, and vibration control.332117TYRONE, PA
Global Tungsten & PowdersWith roots reaching back to the early 1900s and more than 75 years in the tungsten industry, Global Tungsten & Powders is a long-established member of the Plansee Group. From its Towanda base and operations in Finland and Luxembourg, the company supplies specialized materials for demanding industrial, aerospace and defense applications, with a particular focus on tungsten and tungsten carbide powders.TOWANDA, PA
Leech Carbide IncLeech Carbide has manufactured tungsten carbide in Meadville, Pennsylvania, since 1965. Its work ranges from stocked EDM-grade blocks to custom preforms and pressed parts, made to customer specifications. The company reports operating a 50,000-square-foot facility with in-house powder blending and pressing.MEADVILLE, 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