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RTI International Metals
Websiteurl
rtiintl.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1950
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPittsburgh, United States
HQ citystring
Pittsburgh
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices19 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
titanium mill products, aerospace engine components, specialty metal manufacturing, fastening systems aerospace, commercial transportation wheels
Industry3 codes
1Aerospace Structural Metals & Alloys (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel)
CodeIMABANALPrimaryYes
2Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts
CodeIMABAEACPrimaryNo
3Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems)
CodeIMAKACAMPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing3329
  • Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing3313
SIC code1 code
  • Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products3390
Product category
Aerospace Components Manufacturing
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Aerospace Components
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of precision-engineered titanium and specialty metal components for aircraft, including engine parts, structural components, and fastening systems.

howmet.com
2Defense and Space Components
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Supply of mission-critical components for defense aircraft, space applications, and military programs requiring specialized materials and manufacturing capabilities.

howmet.com
3Commercial Transportation Components
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Alcoa Wheels and related lightweight solutions for commercial transportation including trucks and trailers, leveraging aluminum and titanium expertise.

howmet.com
Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

RTI International Metals manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, extruded shapes, and engineered systems for aerospace, defense and space, and commercial transportation applications. Its portfolio spans engine products (blades, vanes, thermal barrier coatings), fastening systems, engineered structural components, and lightweight aluminum wheels. Operations are now carried out under successor entity Howmet Aerospace following the 2015 acquisition by Alcoa.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Howmet Aerospace (formerly RTI International Metals) offers a portfolio of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and commercial transportation industries. The company provides differentiated technologies organized into four main product categories: Engine Products (including blades, vanes, and thermal barrier coatings for aircraft engines), Fastening Systems (trusted fasteners for multiple applications), Engineered Structures (structural components for aerospace), and Alcoa Wheels (lightweight solutions for commercial transportation). The company operates globally with manufacturing locations across multiple countries and serves markets including aerospace, defense and space, and commercial transportation.

Product and service1 record
1Engine Products
Scale indicator7 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Carpenter Technology
TypeDirect peer
Description

Carpenter Technology manufactures specialty alloys including titanium, nickel, and cobalt alloys for aerospace, defense, and medical applications, competing with RTI/Howmet in premium specialty metal products for engine and airframe structural components.

2Allegheny Technologies (ATI)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Allegheny Technologies is a major specialty materials producer of titanium and titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and stainless steel sheet products serving aerospace, defense, and medical markets — directly comparable to RTI's titanium mill products and engineered components business.

3Trelleborg AB
TypeOthers
Description

Trelleborg's aerospace division engineers polymer and engineered component solutions including seals and anti-vibration mounts for aircraft engines and airframes — adjacent to RTI/Howmet as a tier supplier serving the same aerospace OEM engineering and procurement teams.

4Constellium
TypeEmerging player
Description

Constellium manufactures advanced aluminum rolled products and structures for aerospace and automotive, partially overlapping with RTI/Howmet's engineered structures and Alcoa Wheels offerings on the lightweighting and airframe structure side.

5Kaiser Aluminum
TypeEmerging player
Description

Kaiser Aluminum produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products for aerospace and high-strength applications, partially comparable to RTI/Howmet's aluminum-focused components and structures business serving aerospace and defense customers.

6Materion Corporation
TypeEmerging player
Description

Materion produces advanced engineered materials including beryllium, precious metals, and specialty alloys for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications — comparable niche specialty materials overlap with RTI/Howmet's specialty metals portfolio.

7Haynes International
TypeDirect peer
Description

Haynes International produces high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys for aerospace engine and industrial gas turbine applications, overlapping with RTI/Howmet's specialty metals portfolio for hot-section engine components and corrosion-resistant parts.

8Mitsubishi Materials
TypeRegional player
Description

Mitsubishi Materials manufactures advanced metal products including titanium and specialty alloys with strong Asia-Pacific aerospace presence, comparable to RTI/Howmet's titanium components franchise but primarily serving Japanese and broader APAC OEM customers.

9VSMPO-AVISMA
TypeDirect peer
Description

VSMPO-AVISMA is the world's largest titanium producer and a direct competitor in aerospace titanium supply, historically a dominant supplier to Boeing and Airbus that OEMs are now actively de-risking — directly comparable to RTI/Howmet's titanium mill and forging business.

10Precision Castparts Corp
TypeDirect peer
Description

Precision Castparts (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) is a leading global manufacturer of complex metal components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets, directly competing with RTI/Howmet in titanium and nickel-based superalloy castings and forgings for jet engines and airframes.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses3 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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RTI International Metals

Aerospace Components Manufacturingrtiintl.com

RTI International Metals firmographics

Firmographics
Name
RTI International Metals
Website
https://rtiintl.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1950
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

RTI International Metals industry classification

Industry
Product category
Aerospace Components Manufacturing
NAICS
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (3313)
SIC
Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390)
akta.pro primary industry
Aerospace Structural Metals & Alloys (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel) (IMABANAL)
akta.pro secondary industries
Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC), Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

Keywords

  • Titanium mill products
  • Aerospace engine components
  • Specialty metal manufacturing
  • Fastening systems aerospace
  • Commercial transportation wheels

Where RTI International Metals is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Pittsburgh
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

RTI International Metals business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Aerospace Components: Sale of precision-engineered titanium and specialty metal components for aircraft, including engine parts, structural components, and fastening systems.
  2. Defense and Space Components: Supply of mission-critical components for defense aircraft, space applications, and military programs requiring specialized materials and manufacturing capabilities.
  3. Commercial Transportation Components: Alcoa Wheels and related lightweight solutions for commercial transportation including trucks and trailers, leveraging aluminum and titanium expertise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

RTI International Metals product offering

Product offering

Core offering

RTI International Metals manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, extruded shapes, and engineered systems for aerospace, defense and space, and commercial transportation applications. Its portfolio spans engine products (blades, vanes, thermal barrier coatings), fastening systems, engineered structural components, and lightweight aluminum wheels. Operations are now carried out under successor entity Howmet Aerospace following the 2015 acquisition by Alcoa.

Product overview

Howmet Aerospace (formerly RTI International Metals) offers a portfolio of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and commercial transportation industries. The company provides differentiated technologies organized into four main product categories: Engine Products (including blades, vanes, and thermal barrier coatings for aircraft engines), Fastening Systems (trusted fasteners for multiple applications), Engineered Structures (structural components for aerospace), and Alcoa Wheels (lightweight solutions for commercial transportation). The company operates globally with manufacturing locations across multiple countries and serves markets including aerospace, defense and space, and commercial transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Engine Products

Companies that use RTI International Metals

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

RTI International Metals technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

RTI International Metals partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

RTI International Metals competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Carpenter Technology: Carpenter Technology manufactures specialty alloys including titanium, nickel, and cobalt alloys for aerospace, defense, and medical applications, competing with RTI/Howmet in premium specialty metal products for engine and airframe structural components.
  • Allegheny Technologies (ATI): Allegheny Technologies is a major specialty materials producer of titanium and titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and stainless steel sheet products serving aerospace, defense, and medical markets — directly comparable to RTI's titanium mill products and engineered components business.
  • Haynes International: Haynes International produces high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys for aerospace engine and industrial gas turbine applications, overlapping with RTI/Howmet's specialty metals portfolio for hot-section engine components and corrosion-resistant parts.
  • VSMPO-AVISMA: VSMPO-AVISMA is the world's largest titanium producer and a direct competitor in aerospace titanium supply, historically a dominant supplier to Boeing and Airbus that OEMs are now actively de-risking — directly comparable to RTI/Howmet's titanium mill and forging business.
  • Precision Castparts Corp: Precision Castparts (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) is a leading global manufacturer of complex metal components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets, directly competing with RTI/Howmet in titanium and nickel-based superalloy castings and forgings for jet engines and airframes.

Others

  • Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg's aerospace division engineers polymer and engineered component solutions including seals and anti-vibration mounts for aircraft engines and airframes — adjacent to RTI/Howmet as a tier supplier serving the same aerospace OEM engineering and procurement teams.

Emerging players

  • Constellium: Constellium manufactures advanced aluminum rolled products and structures for aerospace and automotive, partially overlapping with RTI/Howmet's engineered structures and Alcoa Wheels offerings on the lightweighting and airframe structure side.
  • Kaiser Aluminum: Kaiser Aluminum produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products for aerospace and high-strength applications, partially comparable to RTI/Howmet's aluminum-focused components and structures business serving aerospace and defense customers.
  • Materion Corporation: Materion produces advanced engineered materials including beryllium, precious metals, and specialty alloys for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications — comparable niche specialty materials overlap with RTI/Howmet's specialty metals portfolio.

Regional players

  • Mitsubishi Materials: Mitsubishi Materials manufactures advanced metal products including titanium and specialty alloys with strong Asia-Pacific aerospace presence, comparable to RTI/Howmet's titanium components franchise but primarily serving Japanese and broader APAC OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

RTI International Metals social profiles

Digital presence

RTI International Metals financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

RTI International Metals leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

RTI International Metals funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

RTI International Metals M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about RTI International Metals

What does RTI International Metals do?

RTI International Metals manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, extruded shapes, and engineered systems for aerospace, defense and space, and commercial transportation applications. Its portfolio spans engine products (blades, vanes, thermal barrier coatings), fastening systems, engineered structural components, and lightweight aluminum wheels. Operations are now carried out under successor entity Howmet Aerospace following the 2015 acquisition by Alcoa.

When was RTI International Metals founded?

RTI International Metals was founded in 1950. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is RTI International Metals based?

RTI International Metals is headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States, in the North America region.

How does RTI International Metals make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Aerospace Components are the primary driver. The others are defense and Space Components and commercial Transportation Components.

Who are RTI International Metals's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Carpenter Technology, Allegheny Technologies (ATI), Haynes International, VSMPO-AVISMA and Precision Castparts Corp. Trelleborg AB is listed as an others. Emerging players are Constellium, Kaiser Aluminum and Materion Corporation. Mitsubishi Materials is listed as a regional player.

Does RTI International Metals have an API?

No public API is recorded for RTI International Metals.

What industry is RTI International Metals in?

RTI International Metals's product category is Aerospace Components Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABANAL, Aerospace Structural Metals & Alloys (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel), with a secondary code of IMABAEAC, Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts. Its NAICS code is 3329 and its SIC code is 3390.

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openPR.comTitanium Aluminide Industry Insights in 2025 | Expanding Role in Jet Engines & Automotive Components, Top 5 Companies are Alcoa Corporation, VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, Smiths Advanced Metals (SAM), CarDataM Intelligence published a market research report on titanium aluminide, projecting the market to grow from $436.95 million in 2025 to over $1.2 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 10.9%. The report highlights Alcoa's acquisition of RTI International Metals and growing adoption in aerospace and automotive sectors.PR NewswireLightweight Materials Market Analysis By Product and By Application and Segment Forecasts to 2024A new report by Grand View Research projects the global lightweight materials market to reach USD 225.35 billion by 2024, driven by positive automotive outlook and increased wind project installations. The automotive segment was the largest consumer in 2015 with over 27 million tons consumed, while high strength steel is expected to be the fastest-growing product segment with a projected CAGR of 10%. The report also notes strategic M&A activity including Solvay's acquisition of Cytec Industries in December 2015 and Alcoa's acquisition of RTI International Metals in March 2015 as companies seek to expand market share.Aerospace ManufacturingOn track with metalsAlcoa has established a long-standing supply partnership with Boeing, providing metallic components such as titanium seat tracks and fasteners for the 787 Dreamliner and other aircraft platforms. The company expanded its aerospace capabilities through the acquisition of RTI International Metals and is preparing to split into two entities, Alcoa and Arconic, in late 2016 to separate upstream aluminum operations from advanced materials manufacturing.