Carpenter Technology Corporation is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based specialty metals company founded in 1889. Operating in the metal fabrication industry, it develops, makes, fabricates and distributes specialty alloy materials and related products. Tony R. Thene is chief executive officer, and the company has 4,500 employees.
Its product offering includes stainless steel, alloy steel and tool steel products, alongside titanium, nickel-, copper- and corrosion-resistant alloys. Carpenter Technology also produces metal powders, powdered alloys used in 3D additive manufacturing, and selected metal parts. Its operations include Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products.
The company serves aerospace and defense, medical, transportation, energy, industrial and consumer applications, with distribution activity also supporting its business. Its materials are used in applications such as aircraft landing gear, engine valves and weldments, power-generation equipment, shaft collars, safety wire and intervertebral disc arthroplasty. Carpenter Technology operates across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada and other international markets.