California Metals

What California Metals does

California Metals (legally Hoebarth Corporation dba California Metals, operating under that DBA) is a privately held, female-owned small business headquartered in Newport Beach, California with a second office in Vienna, Austria. The company supplies premium metals and precision components — primarily aluminum, titanium, nickel and stainless steel — into aerospace and defense, automotive and motorsport (FORMULA 1, NASCAR, INDYCAR), marine, space and luxury goods verticals. Its asset-light model routes fulfillment through a curated partner network of vetted mills, distributors and manufacturers across the USA and DFAR countries, enabling supply from single pieces to bulk in solid or powder form.

The proprietary technology stack is built around the California Metals Method®, a sustainable production methodology integrating clean energy sourcing, high-yield manufacturing and maximized reverted feedstock, certified through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) documentation. The CalMet® product line includes CalMet® A7075 aluminum (3.16 kg CO2e/kg) and CalMet® Ti6Al4V titanium (5.00 kg CO2e/kg), with reported Scope 3 emission reductions of up to 75% versus conventionally sourced equivalents. A Digital Twin platform tracks lifecycle carbon footprint and recyclability, reportedly achieving 90% alignment between digital predictions and physical material tests against a 60–70% industry baseline. Manufacturing services span multi-axis CNC milling, turning, grinding, CMM, heat treating, surface finishing and First Article Inspection.

The company monetizes through three streams: physical sale of premium metals with sustainability premiums, supply chain and traceability services (LCA/EPD documentation, partner qualification, full melt-heat-to-component traceability), and precision manufacturing services. Pricing is quote-based per material, quantity and certification requirement, with multi-year contract cadence and no public tiered pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales to OEMs and Tier 1 organizations, supported by certifications including AS9100D, ISO 14001:2015, ITAR and NIST SP 800-171/CMMC Level 1. Strategic alliances include STILFOLD (Sweden, Vinnova-funded Twinshift study) and M&H (Austria, clean metals for additive manufacturing).

Name

California Metals

Legal name

Hoebarth Corporation

Website

https://californiametals.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

California Metals is an asset-light, female-owned supplier of sustainable premium metals (aluminum, titanium, nickel, stainless steel) and precision components, serving aerospace and defense, automotive and motorsport, marine, space and luxury goods OEMs with LCA-certified low-carbon materials and full traceability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Metals Distribution

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (33149)

SIC

Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated) (IMAKABAG), Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ), Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

Keywords

• Sustainable metals supply
• Premium aluminum titanium
• Aerospace metal sourcing
• Green metal distribution
• Precision metal components

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Coast

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Premium Metals Distribution: Sale of premium metals including aluminum, titanium, nickel, and stainless steel in various forms (bar, billet, coil, plate, sheet, wire) and powder form for additive manufacturing. Revenue generated through product markups on sustainably sourced materials with documented carbon footprints.
2. Sustainable Supply Chain Services: Supply chain certainty and procurement services leveraging a robust global partner network. Includes partner qualification, material traceability from melt heat to finished component, and LCA/EPD documentation services.
3. Precision Manufacturing Services: Multi-axis CNC milling, turning, grinding, CMM, heat treating, surface finishing, solution treating, and First Article Inspection (FAI) through partner network. Orders from prototype to series production, single pieces to bulk quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

California Metals sources and distributes premium sustainable metals—including clean aluminum, titanium, nickel, and stainless steel in bar, billet, coil, plate, sheet, wire, and powder forms—through an asset-light, curated partner network spanning the USA and DFAR countries. The company adds value through the proprietary California Metals Method®, supplying LCA-certified alloys (e.g., CalMet® A7075 aluminum and CalMet® Ti6Al4V titanium) with documented CO2e values, full material traceability, and coordinated precision manufacturing services (CNC machining, heat treating, FAI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CalMet®: Sustainable metal product line including CalMet® A7075 aluminum alloy (3.16 kg CO2e/kg) and CalMet® Ti6Al4V titanium alloy (5.00 kg CO2e/kg), produced using the California Metals Method®
• California Metals Method®

Quantifiable outcome

• CalMet® A7075 aluminum delivers 3.16 kg CO2e per kg of material (scope 1-3 emissions), meeting ASTM B209, AMS 4045M standards
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship / core and minor.

• M&HcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership with Austrian 3D printing specialist M&H to develop Clean Aluminum, Clean Steel, and Clean Titanium materials manufactured according to strict environmental standards. The collaboration aims to expand boundaries in metal production for aerospace applications, with perspectives for motorsport and other high-tech sectors. M&H has been supplying one of the world's leading high-tech equipment manufacturers in North America since fall 2023.
• STILFOLDflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance between California Metals and STILFOLD (Sweden) combining California Metals' sustainable metallurgy expertise with STILFOLD's computational design and patented robotic curve-folding technology. Through the Vinnova-funded Twinshift research study (Future Mobility programme, in partnership with Lindholmen Science Park), the partnership demonstrated a 53% mass reduction and ~50% carbon reduction versus a leading Asian cargo-bike platform, with climate multipliers above 20× when applied to trucks and automotive structures. Key outputs include a Digital Twin platform achieving 90% alignment between predictions and physical tests.
• AMGTA (Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association)minorOthersActive member of the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association, which promotes sustainability in additive manufacturing. Association logo displayed on company website.
• ResponsibleSteelminorOthersAssociated with the ResponsibleSteel certification initiative, a global standard for responsible steel production and sourcing. Company logo displayed on website alongside ResponsibleSteel association.
• CALSTARTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCalifornia Metals is recognized by CALSTART as a leader in sustainable and affordable steel supply chains. CALSTART's Green Steel Program aims to decarbonize steel and aluminum used in vehicles. In a published interview, CALSTART's Deputy Director noted California Metals as thinking ahead about what sustainable and affordable steel supply chains of the future will look like, and that consumers of steel can immediately work with California Metals to switch to low-carbon metals.
• Vinnova (Sweden's Innovation Agency)coreOthersSwedish government innovation agency funding the Twinshift research study through the Future Mobility programme in partnership with Lindholmen Science Park. Vinnova funding enabled the joint research between California Metals and STILFOLD that produced the Twinshift study demonstrating 53% mass reduction and ~50% carbon reduction in cargo-bike applications.
• Lindholmen Science ParkminorOthersResearch partner in the Vinnova-funded Twinshift study alongside California Metals and STILFOLD. Contributed to the collaborative research on sustainable manufacturing and mobility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• voestalpine: Austrian-headquartered steel and specialty alloys producer with strong sustainability programs (greentec steel) and aerospace exposure. Comparable because of its geographic overlap (Austria HQ, dual-region sales) and premium specialty-metals positioning into aerospace and automotive.
• Constellium: Specialty aluminum products and components for aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets, with strong sustainability and recycling positioning. Comparable because it sells premium, certified aluminum to the same Tier 1 aerospace and automotive OEMs California Metals targets.
• Allegheny Technologies (ATI): Specialty materials producer of titanium, nickel-based alloys, and stainless steels for aerospace, defense, and energy. Comparable as a supplier of premium aerospace-grade alloys with full traceability and compliance — directly overlapping California Metals' titanium and nickel offering.
• Norsk Hydro: Global aluminum producer with a deep sustainability positioning (CIRCURAL recycled aluminum, low-carbon primary aluminum) sold to automotive, aerospace, and packaging customers. Directly comparable as a sustainable metals supplier targeting OEMs with verified low-carbon credentials.
• SSAB: Steel producer pioneering HYBRIT fossil-free steel and serving heavy industry, automotive, and construction. Directly comparable as a green-metals supplier whose premium products depend on verified CO2e reductions and customer ESG reporting.
• Outokumpu: Global leader in sustainable stainless steel with one of the lowest CO2 footprints in the industry, serving architecture, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable as a premium stainless steel supplier whose value proposition rests on documented sustainability.
• Carpenter Technology: Specialty alloys producer (titanium, nickel-based superalloys, stainless) primarily serving aerospace, defense, and medical markets. Comparable because it supplies the same specialty alloys (titanium, nickel, stainless) into the same AS9100D-grade, ITAR-relevant customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Alcoa: One of the world's largest aluminum producers, with the ELYSIS joint venture targeting zero-carbon smelting. Comparable as a primary aluminum incumbent pivoting to certified low-carbon products for the same OEM customers in aerospace, automotive, and packaging.
• Nucor: Largest US steel producer using electric arc furnace technology with significantly lower CO2 emissions than blast furnace peers, and a growing sustainability narrative. Comparable as a US-headquartered green-metals incumbent that competes for automotive and industrial OEM Scope 3 budgets.

Emerging players

• M&H (Mönch & Herzog): Austrian 3D printing specialist and California Metals partner, developing clean aluminum, steel, and titanium powders for additive manufacturing in aerospace. Comparable as a specialty metals player in the same European ecosystem, overlapping in sustainable alloys for AM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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