Specialty metals manufacturing distributor Aero-Vac Alloys & Forge, Inc. has moved from Orange County, California to the Port of Kalama. The company signed lease for 23,000 square feet of space at the port, effective this week.
“There are so many reasons we are moving our operations to Kalama,” said Tim LuMaye, president, Aero-Vac Alloys & Forge, in a press release. “It is a prime location for production, distribution and transportation; the buildings and amenities exceed those we’ve seen elsewhere; there are incredible business and tax incentives; and a ready and skilled workforce.
“Frankly, in addition to the business aspects, I fell in love with Kalama for its small town appeal and the natural beauty – the river and mountain views are exceptional,” he added.
Founded in Anaheim, California in 2008, Aero-Vac is a certified manufacturing distributor of specialty metals like bar, forgings, plate, sheet and tube to OEMs and steel manufacturers for the aerospace and commercial industries. The company’s offerings include alloy, stainless, nickel, aluminum, titanium, carbon and cast iron for processing and custom fabrication.
The company serves numerous companies ranging from Boeing and General Dynamics, to Lockheed Martin and General Electric.
With the move, Aero-Vac expects to add six to eight new personnel to their operations as they increase distribution to the aerospace industry throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
