# STS Metals — Full Reference > STS Metals is a U.S.-based specialty metals manufacturer producing titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and specialty steels for aerospace, defense, and medical markets. STS is a manufacturer, not a distributor. Industry-leading lead times of approximately 7 to 16 weeks depending on product form. --- ## Company Overview STS Metals, Inc. is headquartered in Irwindale, California. The company operates five medium-sized manufacturing facilities purpose-built for speed, quality, and reliability. STS invests in an extensive raw material inventory and purchases strategically based on market conditions. The company serves diverse sectors including commercial and defense aerospace, medical, industrial, and space applications. STS Metals leverages comprehensive in-house capabilities to produce high-quality titanium, stainless steel, and nickel alloys. Built on trust, delivered with integrity, serving diverse industries with precision and unmatched reliability. - Legal name: STS Metals, Inc. - Headquarters: 5467 Ayon Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706 - Phone: 626-969-6711 - Toll-free: 800-423-1897 - Website: https://stsmetals.com - Employees: Approximately 350 across U.S. and France - Small Business Administration (SBA) status: Small business --- ## Leadership Team ### David Beddome, CEO David Beddome joined STS Metals in February 2023, bringing 18 years of managerial leadership experience in the aerospace industry and prior automotive experience. His priorities are creating a customer-focused culture that demonstrates the highest levels of operational performance. He holds a B.S. and Master's in Aerospace Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Phone: 626-969-6711. ### Joe Kerkhove, Chief Commercial Officer Joe Kerkhove began his career with STS in 2021, bringing over 26 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Prior to STS, he worked at Alcoa/Arconic and TPI Composites in commercial and general management leadership. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Management from Purdue University. Phone: 626-969-6711. ### Rob Topol, CFO Rob Topol joined STS in 2024, bringing over 25 years of CFO experience in semiconductor manufacturing and green tech. Prior to STS, he worked at Intel and Tritium. He holds a B.A. from the University of Utah and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Phone: 626-969-6711. ### Kevin Hendrick, GM Sierra Alloys Kevin Hendrick joined Sierra Alloys in December 2014 with over 20 years of operational leadership in aerospace. He previously spent 20 years at Carlton Forge Works, a PCC company. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from USC. Phone: 626-969-6711. ### Bill Grobe, GM TSI Titanium Bill Grobe began his career at TSI as an engineer in 1998. He has extensive titanium manufacturing knowledge spanning from the factory floor to his current leadership role. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Penn State and an MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics from Ohio University. Phone: 724-694-2716. ### Ashu Gola, GM Sierra Sheet & Plate Ashu Gola joined SSP in July 2025 with over 10 years of aerospace experience. He previously worked at Precision Castparts Corporation companies, most recently as Plant Manager at Fatigue Technologies. He holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois. Phone: 678-660-7055. ### Lincoln Grambo, GM Brown-Pacific Lincoln Grambo joined Brown-Pacific in 2023 with 10 years of aerospace manufacturing leadership and 10 years of logistics experience. He previously served as Director of Operations at Shultz Steel (PCC). He holds a B.A. in Business Management from Cal State Fullerton and an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California. Phone: 562-921-3471. ### Gilles Gregory, GM Brown Europe Gilles Gregory joined Brown Europe in 2023 with 29 years in the aerospace industry. He previously worked at Ratier Figeac, a Collins Aerospace company. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Materials Specialization and an MBA from Toulouse Business School. Phone: +33 5 55 92 72 65. --- ## Operating Companies ### Sierra Alloys (Irwindale, CA) Founded 1974. Premier manufacturer of titanium and alloy mill products for the aerospace industry. Products include forged flat/rectangular bar, hot-rolled narrow plate, and forged block. Equipment includes three open-die forging presses (350-ton and 500-ton) and one narrow plate rolling mill, plus heat treatment, grinding, and extensive cutting capabilities. Two locations. Lead times: 7 to 14 weeks. - Address: 5467 Ayon Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706 - Phone: 626-969-6711 / 800-423-1897 - Email: info@sierraalloys.com - Website: https://sierraalloys.com ### TSI Titanium (Derry, PA) Founded 1976. Customer-focused titanium bar solutions for aerospace, medical, and commercial applications for 50 years. Products include forged and hot-rolled round bar. Equipment includes one open-die press, one hand mill for round bar, plus heat treatment, bar peeling, polishing, cutting, and ultrasonic inspection. Lead times: 10 to 16 weeks. - Address: 718 Y Street, Derry, PA 15627 - Phone: 724-694-2716 / 866-788-7080 - Email: info@TSITitanium.com - Website: https://tsititanium.com ### Sierra Sheet & Plate (Covington, GA) Established 2019. Recognized for providing a turn-key solution under one roof for hot-rolled titanium sheet and plate. Fully integrated rolling mill with over $15 million in capital invested. Capabilities include roll, shear, condition, water-jet, cut, heat treat, polish, pickle/chem-mill, and finish. Plate lead time: 10 to 12 weeks. Sheet lead time: 20 to 24 weeks. - Address: 15160 Prater Drive, Covington, GA 30014 - Phone: 678-660-7055 - Email: info@ssptitanium.com - Website: https://ssptitanium.com ### Brown-Pacific (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Established 1968. Manufacturer of stainless, nickel, and high-temperature alloy wire and bar for the aerospace fastener market. Five dedicated single-draft wire drawing work centers. In-house capabilities: drawing, shaving, chemical milling, copper plating, heat treating and annealing, descaling, pickling, and bar straightening and grinding. No outside process requirements. - Address: 13639 Bora Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 - Phone: 562-921-3471 - Email: info@brownpacific.com - Website: https://brownpacific.com ### Brown Europe (Brive-la-Gaillarde, France) Established 1985. Cold drawing specialist producing coils and bars in alloy steels, stainless steels, and superalloys for aerospace fastener applications. Two production sites in southwestern France, in the Midi-Pyrenees Aerospace Cluster. Production according to AMS, EN, AIR standards and customer specifications. Markets include aerospace, automotive, medical, and nuclear. - Address: 6 rue Jean Allary, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France - Phone: Sales: +33 5 55 92 72 65 / Logistics: +33 5 65 33 84 84 - Email: info@brown-europe.com - Website: https://brown-europe.com - Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:15pm, Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm --- ## Products ### Bar Products - Forged flat/rectangular bar (Sierra Alloys) - Forged round bar (Sierra Alloys, TSI Titanium) - Hot-rolled round bar (TSI Titanium) - Hand mill bar (TSI Titanium) - Forged blocks (Sierra Alloys) ### Plate and Sheet Products - Hot-rolled narrow plate (Sierra Alloys) - Hot-rolled titanium wide-plate: 0.250" to 4.0" thick, 39" max width (Sierra Sheet & Plate) - Titanium pattern sheet: 0.032" to 0.187" gauge, 36" max width (Sierra Sheet & Plate) ### Wire and Bar Products - Stainless steel wire and bar (Brown-Pacific) - High-temperature alloy wire and bar (Brown-Pacific) - High-nickel alloy wire and bar (Brown-Pacific) - Superalloy coils and bars (Brown Europe) - Alloy steel coils and bars (Brown Europe) ### Alloys Processed Titanium: Ti 6Al-4V (AMS 4928, AMS 4965, ASTM Grade 5), Ti 6Al-4V ELI (AMS 4930, ASTM F136, Grade 23), Ti 6-6-2 (AMS 4978, AMS 4918), Ti 10-2-3 (AMS 4984), CP Grades 2 and 4. Nickel-based superalloys: Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Waspaloy, A-286, MP159, MP35N, Nimonic 75/80A/90, L605, Monel 400. Stainless steels and specialty steels processed across applicable facilities. --- ## Services and Capabilities - Open-die forging - Hot rolling (bar, plate, sheet) - Heat treatment (including solution-treated and aged) - Bar peeling and polishing - Grinding and conditioning - Saw cutting and water-jet cutting - Chemical milling and pickling - Wire drawing (single-draft and multi-pass) - Copper plating - Descaling - Bar straightening - Ultrasonic inspection - Material traceability and certification - Conversion of obsolete raw material --- ## Quality and Certifications STS Metals operates under a robust quality management system. Certifications and accreditations across the enterprise include: - AS9100D (aerospace quality management) - ISO 9001:2015 - EN/AS/JISQ 9100 (European and international aerospace) - NADCAP accreditations for special processes - Approved supplier: Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Collins Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney - SBA small business status Quality practices include RCCA (root cause and corrective action), 5-Why methodology, 8D problem solving, full material traceability, and continuous improvement across all facilities. Over 25 years of quality and technical experience at each site. --- ## Markets Served - Commercial aerospace - Defense aerospace - Space - Medical devices and implants - Marine - Automotive (specialty applications) - Nuclear (Brown Europe) - Industrial and commercial --- ## What Sets STS Apart 1. Industry-leading lead times. 7 to 16 weeks depending on product form, versus 20 to 52 weeks industry standard. 2. True manufacturer. STS operates the forges, rolling mills, heat-treat furnaces, and finishing lines. Not a distributor. 3. Custom sizes and smaller lot quantities. Built to handle non-standard specifications. 4. Responsive service. Same-day quotes, phone answered in minutes, flat decision-making structure. 5. Strategic raw material inventory. Extensive inventory purchased strategically to respond to urgent needs. 6. Single source. One company family for titanium bar, plate, sheet, and wire across five specialized manufacturers. 7. Boeing long-term agreement for titanium mill products. --- ## Site Pages - Homepage: https://stsmetals.com/ - About Us: https://stsmetals.com/about-us/ - Leadership: https://stsmetals.com/about-us/leadership/ - Contact Us: https://stsmetals.com/contact-us/ - Our Capabilities: https://stsmetals.com/our-capabilities/ - Newsletter: https://stsmetals.com/news/ - Careers: https://stsmetals.com/careers/ - Apply: https://stsmetals.com/careers/apply/ - Privacy Policy: https://stsmetals.com/privacy-policy/ --- ## Newsletter STS Metals publishes "The Furnace," a monthly industry newsletter. The most recent issue (March 2026) is titled "Meet the STS Metals Family: Built on trust, delivered with integrity." Subscribe at https://stsmetals.com/news/. --- ## Contact - General: info@sierraalloys.com - Phone: 626-969-6711 - Toll-free: 800-423-1897 - Headquarters: 5467 Ayon Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706 - Media/press contact: Joe Kerkhove, CCO, jkerkhove@sierraalloys.com, 626-969-6711