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.

Our first company logo:

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

New company logo:

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