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Vista Metals Corp. Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Vista Metals Corp.

  • Mission: The company is dedicated to providing the highest caliber specialty aluminum products while ensuring outstanding quality and innovation.

  • Founded: 1968

  • Founder: No information is available.

  • Key People: No information is available.

  • Headquarters: Montclair, California, USA

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Notable Achievements: Vista Metals is known as the world's number one leader in the specialty aluminum products market, catering primarily to the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. Their commitment includes second-to-none customer service, the highest quality in production, and a robust environment that empowers employees for success.


Products



Product Lines


Vista Metals Corp. offers an extensive range of high-quality aluminum products designed for diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.

1. Cast and Scalp Forging Ingot


  • Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Industrial

  • Key Features:

  • Extensive inventory

  • Shortest lead times in the industry

  • Standard and specialty aluminum alloys cast to customer requirements


2. Hard and Soft Alloy Extrusion Billet


  • Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Automotive/Transportation, Industrial/Commercial, Building/Construction

  • Key Features:

  • Extensive inventory

  • Shortest lead times in the industry

  • Standard and specialty aluminum alloys cast to customer requirements


3. ATP-5™ Precision Tooling Plate


  • Applications: Computers & electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical testing equipment, packaging machinery, printing machinery, thermoforming tools, machining fixtures

  • Key Features:

  • Superior Anodizing and Hardening Response

  • Higher Strength & Elongation

  • Excellent Weldability


4. Duramold™ Plate Products


  • Applications: Automotive molds, blow molds, structural foam molds, rubber molds, low pressure injection molds, thermoforming molds, Reaction Injection Molding, and Resin Transfer Molding


5. Duramax-10™


  • Applications: Prototype to production molds including injection, blow, and rubber molds; structural foam molds, thermoforming molds, Reaction Injection Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, compression molds, composite tooling, and aerospace composite tooling


6. Rolling Slab Ingot


  • Industries Served: Aerospace, Automotive/Transportation, Rolled Mill Products, Industrial

  • Key Features:

  • Alloys: 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx

  • Custom sizes available

  • Approved by international and U.S. rolling mills


7. Aluminum Lithium Products


  • Applications: Aerospace and high-performance applications

  • Key Features:

  • Alloys include 2195, 2196, 2099

  • Customer proprietary alloys and multiple diameter options available


8. Aluminum Alloy Redraw Rod


  • Applications: Various industrial uses


Recent Developments


  • New Additions: In 2023, Vista Metals Corp. added a dedicated finishing building at the Vista Metals Georgia facility, highlighting their commitment to expanding capabilities and services.


Historical Milestones



  • 1968: Incorporation of Vista Metals Corp. in Montclair, CA.

  • 1970 - 2016: Significant expansions and product introductions, including the move to Fontana, CA, the introduction of billet casting, plate products, and several facility expansions.

  • 2005 - 2017: Introduction of innovative slabs and plates like the ATP 5 and Duramold line, and developments leading to the launch of the Aluminum Redraw Rod.

  • 2021: Addition of Casting Center 5 at Vista Metals Georgia.


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