Founded on January 9, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion Corporation is a global leader in producing and supplying high-performance engineered materials. The company's core mission is to advance material science to enable technological breakthroughs. Materion offers a diverse range of products including beryllium, beryllium alloys, and electronic products, serving industries such as military technology, electronics, and aerospace. With a focus on innovation and quality, Materion operates manufacturing facilities, service and distribution centers, and research facilities worldwide.
Notable figures associated with Materion include founders Charles Baldwin Sawyer and Bengt Kjellgren. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MTRN and is a component of the S&P 600. Materion's key achievements include its extensive global footprint with 36 locations and a workforce of 3,700 employees as of 2023. The company has made significant contributions to technological advancements across various industries, solidifying its impact as a pivotal player in the engineered materials sector.