| Founded in 1969, Vista Metals, Inc. is an industry leader in producing superior quality tungsten carbide preforms. Our long wearing, high-strength, precision preforms have helped Vista to establish a strong global customer base that is serviced by our two manufacturing plants in the United States. Privately owned and operated, we have an unsurpassed commitment to Quality and Detail that makes Vista your best choice for all of your tungsten carbide preform needs.
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1969 - Company started in May of 1969 in Buena Vista, Pa. With 9 employees. 10,000 sq. ft. building
1978 - Purchased 30,000 sq. ft. building in McKeesport, Pa.
1981 - Began Producing Nickel Binder
1982 - CNC machines put in production
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1983 - Began Producing Micro-Grain Material
1984 - Added 10,000 sq. ft. to building in McKeesport, Pa.
1989 - Expanded and moved Powder Producing to 10,000 sq. ft. Kittanning Plant
1990 - Started our EDM PLUS Guarantee Program
1994 - 25 years in Business
1995 - Purchased Sinter Hip furnace and added 35,000 sq. ft. to Mckeesport Plant
1996 - Purchased Weber System CAD/CAM Software
2000 - Started EDM BLOCK Stocking Program
2001 - Began Producing Mechanically Pressed Parts
2002 - Redesigned Manufacturing Floor Layout
2004 - 35 years in Business
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