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Lewiston based company to receive $450M federal investment to expand tungsten production
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Lewiston-based Elmet Group secured a $450 million investment from the U.S. Department of Defense to expand domestic tungsten production, strengthen the supply chain, and increase manufacturing capacity across several U.S. facilities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 5 sources have reported it.
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The US government is backing domestic producers to cut reliance on foreign tungsten supply. You in advanced manufacturing or defense supply must ready for new procurement paths and potential partnerships with Elmet's expanded facilities.
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