Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) is a global provider of engineered metal products and solutions, primarily serving the aerospace and transportation industries. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of highly engineered components and assemblies, including jet engine parts, airframe structures, fastening systems and consumable products for additive manufacturing. Its offerings span advanced titanium, nickel-based and aluminum alloys, serving customers that demand precision, performance and durability under extreme operating conditions.
Howmet operates through two principal business segments: Engineered Products & Solutions and Advanced Materials & Forgings. The Engineered Products & Solutions segment produces complex castings, forgings, fasteners and composite aerostructures for commercial and military aircraft, while the Advanced Materials & Forgings unit supplies raw materials, superalloys and specialty powders for use in additive manufacturing, remelting and extrusion. These capabilities support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket providers in aerospace, space exploration and select industrial applications.
With a network of manufacturing facilities and service centers across North America, Europe and Asia, Howmet Aerospace maintains a diversified geographic footprint to meet global demand. The company’s customer base includes leading aircraft engine makers, airframers and defense contractors, and it continues to expand its presence in emerging markets for electric aircraft propulsion and lightweight transportation solutions.
Howmet Aerospace was established in 2020 through the spin-off of Arconic’s engineered products business, tracing its heritage back to the aluminum and titanium operations of Alcoa. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer John Plant, supported by Chief Financial Officer Andrew Eaves and a leadership team focused on operational excellence, technological innovation and sustainable growth.
