Lewiston, Maine, USA –
Elmet Technologies of Lewiston, Maine, USA, the only US-owned, fully integrated tungsten and molybdenum manufacturer, today welcomed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, the Honorable Dr. Laura D. Taylor-Kale and her delegation for a welcome meeting, facility tour, and industrial base discussion.
As part of the visit, the Elmet team highlighted recent capital, machining, manufacturing, and workforce investments made at its 210,000 square foot facility, related to the ongoing support of the Department of Defense (DoD), as well as current capital projects intended to provide additional support for the U.S. industrial base and DoD programs.
Many of these programs have already increased U.S. industrial base resiliency, capabilities, and competition.
Founded in 1929, Elmet Technologies has been in business for 94 years, manufacturing a wide range of tungsten and molybdenum products for its partners and customers in defense, aerospace, medical, semiconductor, furnace, solar, energy, thin film and coating, and beyond.
In recent years, Elmet has demonstrated an increased ability to secure DoD project funding, and has shown tangible successes that directly support DoD and warfighter programs.
Elmet, along with the backing from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, has made major advancements in specialized materials and processes to serve future applications being developed for armed services.
In addition, it has improved the domestic tungsten supply chain resiliency, while manufacturing and bringing enhanced products to the market that instill confidence in the platforms provided to the warfighter.
Elmet Technologies stands proudly as the only 100% U.S. owned and operated, fully integrated manufacturer of tungsten and molybdenum products.
As a qualified supplier to numerous prime contractors, Elmet is continuing its efforts in communicating and educating all of its partners and customers about the importance of USA sourcing and made in the USA products.
The Elmet team enjoyed showcasing our facility, products, and capabilities, as well as discussing our involvement in past, present, and future projects related to Industrial Base Policy and support of the DoD.
Elmet remains committed to supporting the US Defense industry as the last US owned producer of pure tungsten and molybdenum. In addition, we remain committed to growth and reinvesting back into our facility and workforce.
