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ITP History

In 2008, ITP was acquired by Cristal US, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Cristal Global). Cristal Global has extensive experience in the titanium dioxide market. At eight plants around the world, Cristal Global takes titanium ore through either the sulfate or chloride process and extracts the titanium for the production of titanium intermediates, pigments and catalyst products. Cristal Global has over 20 years experience in the supply of titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) to titanium sponge producers. Together, ITP and Cristal Global are bringing the science of chemistry to traditional metallurgical processes.

Armstrong Process^® Technology

Armstrong Process^® technology is intended to lower the production cost of powders suitable for non-melt direct consolidation of titanium to enable low-cost manufacturing of titanium products, and to reduce the environmental impact of titanium production.

The process begins with titanium tetrachloride that is reacted to form solid titanium powder and sodium chloride (common table salt). This powder could be used in traditional melt-to-billet processes, allowing use of the product in the current value chain. However, the powder is better utilized in direct non-melt consolidation to final end product. ITP owns all rights to the Armstrong Process^® technology, which can be used for production of a wide range of metals, alloys and ceramics.

The Armstrong Process^® technology eliminates the need to process sponge, thereby reducing supply chain cycle time, energy consumption, manufacturing costs and environmental impact.