About TIMET
TIMET has a fully integrated supply chain, dedicated research facilities, and decades of experience which make us the partner of choice when it comes to titanium.
We melt and refine ingot and slab; manufacture mill products; and support our customers through a worldwide network of service centers and manufacturing facilities.
We quickly move products using qualified raw material and routings that meet stringent customer requirements.
TIMET operates a fully integrated supply chain from raw material through mill product.
Timeline of TIMET Milestones
TIMET was founded in 1950 as the Titanium Metals Corporation of America. Today, TIMET has melt and mill facilities located strategically throughout the world and more than 240 patents issued.
TIMET founded as the Titanium Metals Corporation of America.
TIMET produces world’s first titanium ingots.
TIMET receives its first large orders from the U.S. Air Force.
TIMET purchases Toronto, Ohio plant.
TIMET develops the consumable-electrode vacuum re-melting furnace.
TIMET develops strip, tube, and other mill products.
TIMET supplies materials for the A-11 program, the precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird.
TIMET granted patent for Ti 10-2-3, the leading high-strength alloy in use today.
TIMET (IMI) developed alloys taking the temperature capability of titanium to 600°C (1100°F) – alloys TIMETAL® 829 and 834.
TIMET introduces the “Jumbo” slab.
TIMET purchases IMI Titanium of Great Britain, creating TIMET UK, and Cezus Titanium Business, creating TIMET Savoie.
TIMET advances the architectural market with the Guggenheim Museum.
TIMET commissions its third EB furnace.
TIMET increases VAR capacity in Morgantown.
TIMET commissions two additional VAR furnaces.
First in Titanium Worldwide
Our first-class customer service and reputation for the highest quality titanium products available in the industry is what makes TIMET first in titanium worldwide.
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