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Arconic

MaterialsPittsburgh, PA, USAFounded 2016· One of 922 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces advanced aluminum solutions and 3D printed components for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.

CEO / Founder
Christopher L. Ayers
Team Size
10,001+
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Publicly Traded
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Apollo Global Management

Technology & Products

Key Products

Aluminum sheet; Aluminum plate; Extrusions; Architectural systems; 3D printed aerospace components

Technological Advantage

Claimed leadership in lightweight aluminum materials; verified proprietary A951™ technology and long-term aerospace contracts.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces weight and improves performance through lightweight aluminum materials and complex 3D printed aerospace components.

How They Differentiate

Utilizes the proprietary Ampliforge™ process which combines 3D printing with traditional forging to enhance mechanical properties and fatigue life; leverages deep material science heritage to develop specialized aluminum and titanium alloys for large-scale Directed Energy Deposition (DED) of structural aerospace parts.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace and automotive OEMs like Boeing and Lockheed Martin

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Construction; Industrial/Packaging

Competitors

Howmet Aerospace, Norsk Titanium, Sciaky, Inc.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

2023 full-year sales of $9.0B (+19% YoY); 12.4% US market share in Aluminum Production.

Major Milestones

2020 launch generating $7.3B revenue pre-separation; 2022 North American capacity expansions; 2022 $230M sale of Russian operations; 2023 $9.0B full-year sales; 2023 Apollo acquisition; 2024 sale of China operations

Notable Customers

Boeing; Lockheed Martin