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- Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd. (002149.SZ) manufactures and sells high-performance metal materials primarily for aerospace, automotive, and energy applications. The company produces a range of products including titanium alloy billets, bars, plates, and forgings; nickel-based superalloys in forms such as sheets, strips, pipes, and precision components; aluminum-lithium alloys for lightweight structural uses; high-temperature alloys; powder metallurgy products; and fabricated parts like fasteners and engine casings. It also provides processing services encompassing hot rolling, cold rolling, heat treatment, machining, and surface treatment; alongside research and development for advanced materials tailored to high-strength, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight specifications. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, the company operates primarily in the domestic Chinese market with facilities concentrated in western China, serving key customers in aviation, gas turbines, and high-end manufacturing sectors. Recent developments include the expansion of its aluminum-lithium alloy production capacity through a new facility commissioned in 2024, enhancing supply for commercial aircraft programs; a strategic partnership with AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) announced in early 2025 to co-develop next-generation titanium alloys for hypersonic applications; and a RMB 500 million funding round in late 2024 to support R&D in powder metallurgy superalloys amid rising demand from electric vehicle battery casings and renewable energy turbines. No major name changes or reorganizations have occurred recently.