History of STI
Around 1977, Hitachi Powdered Metals (Japan) began exporting
powdered metal products to the U.S. market. As the business
increased, it became apparent that local production facilities would
be required to provide adequate service to North American customers.
With that goal in mind, Hitachi Powdered Metals began a feasibility
study for a U.S. plant in 1986.
In April 1987, thirty acres of land were acquired in Greensburg,
Indiana, and Sintering Technologies, Inc. was formed.
At the time, Sintering Technologies, Inc. was a joint venture
between Hitachi Powdered Metals of Matsudo, Japan; Cummins Engine
Company of Columbus, Indiana; and Hitachi Metals America of
Purchase, New York.
Hitachi Powdered Metals' participation in Sintering Technologies,
Inc. was the result of a need for local production capability for
products which various U.S. customers, including Cummins Engine
Company, were importing from Japan. Cummins' desire was for
improved access to the advances in powdered metal technology.
The supplier/customer relationship provided the forum for initial
discussion in 1986.
Sintering Technologies, Inc.'s goal, as stated in our corporate
philosophy, is to constantly expand the applications of powdered
metal technology. Since 1988, adherence to this philosophy has
been Sintering Technologies, Inc. grow to its current status.
Today, Sintering Technologies, Inc. is a company with over 250
associates, producing quality powdered metal products for automotive
and other industries.
Corporate Philosophy
To be a dedicated and reliable partner with our customers,
providing them with the highest quality and technologically advanced
products.
To accept the challenge, as an innovative company in the powdered
metal field, of continuous development of new applications using
this technology.
To be a highly respected international company contributing to
the economy and promoting good will throughout the local community
and the world.
To be a team-oriented company where all employees contribute and
cooperate together to achieve our goals, which is the "WA" spirit.
Corporate Profile
 Established: |
September 1987 |
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Initial Shipment: |
October 1988 |
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Investment: |
US $20 million |
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Products: |
Sintered Structural Part, Valve
Train Components |
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Land: |
30 acres |
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Facility: |
80,000 sq. ft. (1st Stage) |
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160,000 sq. ft (2nd Stage) |
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Employees: |
265 |
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Major Customers: |
DaimlerChrysler Co., Cummins Engine
Co., |
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Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., |
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Honda of America Mfg., Nissan Motor
Mfg., |
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Saturn Co., Toyota Motor Mfg. |
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