During the early development of the titanium industry, Vanadium Alloy Steel
(VASCO), a regional specialty steel company based out of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, became instrumental in the processing of titanium.
Edward F. Sobota worked as a metallurgist for VASCO, and one of his responsibilities included monitoring the conversion of titanium.
In the early 1970s, Mr. Sobota began consulting for different titanium companies. And in 1975, he founded TechSpec, Inc., a consulting firm that specialized
in titanium processing. One year later, the company
purchased its first piece of equipment (a small
bar blaster) to enhance its capabilities
with value-added processes.
Today, TSI Titanium (TechSpec, Inc.) has grown to
include over 130,000 square feet of
manufacturing space in Derry, Pennsylvania,
and processes millions of pounds of
titanium annually. Focused on reaching
new heights in this dynamic industry,
TSI will continue to make investments
in cutting-edge technology and
exceptional personnel in order to
deliver the unmatched customer
service and superior bar products
that are associated with
its name.