Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Since 2020
Howmet Aerospace is a metal fabrication company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, founded in 2020 and publicly traded under the ticker HWM. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports revenue of about $8.3 billion. The company serves the aerospace and defense, automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment industries. Its product range includes casting, forging, machining, and tooling, and in September 2026 it announced a $70 million expansion in Wichita Falls.
Howmet Aerospace at a glance
Revenue
8.3B
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ownership
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: HWM)
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
6 years in operation (founded 2020).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Howmet Aerospace is a metal fabrication company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, founded in 2020 and publicly traded under the ticker HWM. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports revenue of about $8.3 billion. The company serves the aerospace and defense, automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment industries. Its product range includes casting, forging, machining, and tooling, and in September 2026 it announced a $70 million expansion in Wichita Falls.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2020 |
Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | 8.3B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (NASDAQ: HWM) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Howmet Aerospace makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications and produces casting, forging, machining, and tooling products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Tooling, Machining, Casting, Forged, Emissions (source: howmet.com).
Certifications
Howmet Aerospace is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — howmet.com
IATF 16949 — howmet.com
ISO 9001 — howmet.com
Nadcap — howmet.com
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Wichita Falls City Council approves nomination for $70M Howmet expansion (texomashomepage.com)
2026-11-01 — Earnings call transcript: Howmet Aerospace tops Q3 2026 forecasts, lifts outlook By Investing.com (investing.com)
2026-10-30 — Howmet Adds Capacity as Gas-Turbine Demand Skyrockets (industrialinfo.com)
2026-09-15 — Howmet Aerospace announces $70 million expansion in Wichita Falls (newschannel6now.com)
2026-02-12 — Howmet forecasts first-quarter profit above estimates on strong aerospace demand | Reuters (reuters.com)
2025-12-22 — Howmet Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing from Stanley Black & Decker for approximately $1.8 Billion | Howmet (howmet.com)
Company details
Howmet raised its outlook after reporting third-quarter 2026 results above forecasts, and it is a publicly traded company listed under HWM. Howmet Aerospace was founded in 2020, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 6 years in operation (founded 2020). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Howmet Aerospace make?
Howmet Aerospace is a metal fabrication company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, founded in 2020 and publicly traded under the ticker HWM. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports revenue of about $8.3 billion. The company serves the aerospace and defense, automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, plumbing hardware, and industrial equipment industries. Its product range includes casting, forging, machining, and tooling, and in September 2026 it announced a $70 million expansion in Wichita Falls.
Where is Howmet Aerospace headquartered?
Howmet Aerospace is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (201 Isabella St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212).
When was Howmet Aerospace founded?
Howmet Aerospace was founded in 2020.
How big is Howmet Aerospace?
Howmet Aerospace has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 8.3B range.
Is Howmet Aerospace publicly traded?
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: HWM). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Howmet Aerospace hold?
Howmet Aerospace lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 412-893-0026
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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