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Howmet Aerospace
A global leader in engineered metal products, Howmet Aerospace is poised to transform the aerospace, defense and commercial transportation industries.
Howmet Aerospace
A global leader in engineered metal products, Howmet Aerospace is poised to transform the aerospace, defense and commercial transportation industries.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Pittsburgh
Corporate office
201 Isabella Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5872, United States
Additional offices
Whitehall, MI, United States · Morristown, TN, United States · Carson, CA, United States · Szekesfehervar, Hungary
Principals
John C. Plant
Executive Chairman and CEO
Ken Giacobbe
Executive Vice President and CFO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between Howmet Aerospace and Arconic?
Howmet Aerospace was created on April 1, 2020, through a tax-free separation of Arconic Inc. The legacy Arconic rolling-mill and aluminum products business was renamed Arconic Corporation, while the engineered products and forgings division became Howmet Aerospace. John Plant, who had been Chairman and CEO of Arconic since 2019, continued as Executive Chairman and CEO of Howmet.
How does Howmet fund its venture investing given it is an industrial manufacturer?
Howmet's venture activities are financed through corporate operating cash flow and its balance sheet, rather than through closed-end, third-party fund structures. As a publicly traded S&P 500 company, it does not solicit external limited partners for venture commitments. The company does not disclose a separate venture AUM figure.
Which specific aircraft programs depend on Howmet components?
The F-35 Lightning II is the most prominent defense program, with Howmet providing titanium forgings and fastening systems. On the commercial side, engine components flow into the LEAP (CFM International) and Geared Turbofan (Pratt & Whitney) engine families, which power the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX narrow-body fleets.
Does Howmet Aerospace make direct venture investments or invest through fund commitments?
Howmet makes direct venture investments rather than operating as a fund-of-funds or limited partner. The corporate venture focus is on advanced manufacturing, additive technologies, and materials science — capabilities that align with the company's core casting, forging, and fastening businesses. It does not publicly report a portfolio list.
What philanthropic structures does Howmet maintain?
The Howmet Aerospace Foundation operates as a separate philanthropic entity focused on STEM education and community support, particularly in the regions where Howmet runs major manufacturing plants, including Michigan, Tennessee, and California. The foundation is funded through corporate contributions but its grantmaking is independently managed.
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