Powdered Metal (Metallurgy Manufacturing) in St. Mary’s Pennsylvania
St. Marys, Pennsylvania earned the title “Carbon Capital of the World” by the 1940s, thanks to pioneering companies like Stackpole, Keystone, Pure Carbon, and St. Marys Carbon Company. The region played a vital role during WWII by developing critical carbon products, such as high-altitude brushes, under strict wartime production controls. Post-war innovations in carbon technology laid the groundwork for the powdered metal industry, which now thrives in north central Pennsylvania. Today, the area is recognized as the “Powdered Metal Capital of the World,” producing about 40% of the world’s powdered metal parts and supporting a robust network of manufacturers and related industries.
Key Bullet Points:
St. Marys was known as the “Carbon Capital of the World” by 1940.
Local carbon manufacturers contributed significantly to WWII efforts.
Post-war, carbon manufacturing advances fueled the growth of powdered metal parts production.
North central Pennsylvania now produces ~40% of the world’s powdered metal parts.
The region supports over 10,000 jobs across 56 powder metallurgy firms.
Related industries include tooling, heat treating, plating, warehousing, and recycling.
Pennsylvania leads the U.S. in sales of metal powder and manufactured parts.
Why Prime Materials?
When it comes to powdered metals, Prime Materials stocks and provides a high quality low ash mold release (zinc stearate) ideal for Metallurgy Manufacturing.
Why Prime Materials for Zinc Stearate?
Because you’ve got parts to make—and we’ve got the zinc stearate to keep things moving. Our low-ash mold release is perfect for powdered metals, and we keep it in stock so you’re never waiting. At Prime Materials, we’re big on service, easy to work with, and always just a phone call away. No red tape. No corporate runaround. Just real people making sure you get what you need, when you need it.
