Our Brands/Mills

voestalpine High Performance Metals, Inc. (vHPM) is supported by a portfolio of industry-leading brands and mills that support our specialty steel and tooling solutions. Our brands/mills combine global steelmaking expertise with regional service capabilities, allowing vHPM to operate as a complete, turnkey tooling partner across North America.

Our brand portfolio brings together centuries of metallurgical expertise, advanced manufacturing, and specialized services under one trusted name. From premium tool steels to world-class coating technologies, each brand strengthens our ability to deliver performance, precision, and value across the full production chain.

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BÖHLER: Advanced Performance Steels and Alloys

BÖHLER, founded in 1870, is internationally recognized for high-performance tool steels, high-speed steels, and specialty alloys engineered for extreme environments. Its vertically integrated manufacturing process ensures metallurgical consistency from the melt shop to the finished product.

BÖHLER materials support:

Cold work and hot work tooling
Plastic mold applications
Cutting tools and wear components
Aerospace and energy applications
Additive manufacturing powders

By integrating BÖHLER materials into our offering, vHPM delivers proven performance in applications where wear resistance, toughness, and heat resistance are critical to production reliability.

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Uddeholm: Global Leader in Tool Steel Manufacturing

Uddeholm specializes exclusively in the production of tool steel, making it one of the most focused and technically advanced mills in the world. Its modern production facilities maintain full control over the steelmaking process, resulting in predictable machinability, structural uniformity, and extended tool life.

Uddeholm steels are widely used in:

Stamping and forming dies
Injection molding tools
Forging and extrusion tooling
Injection molding tools
High-volume production environments

Founded in 1886, Uddeholm strengthens our brands/mills portfolio by delivering premium tool steel grades engineered to reduce downtime and increase manufacturing efficiency.

Villares Metals: Specialty Long Steel Solutions

Villares Metals, founded in 1944, is a leading producer of specialty long steels in Latin America and a key contributor to the strength of Our Brands/Mills portfolio. With advanced steelmaking technology and integrated production capabilities, Villares Metals manufactures high-performance tool steels, engineering steels, and specialty alloys designed for demanding industrial applications.

Villares Metals supports markets including:

Automotive and transportation
Energy and oil & gas
Heavy equipment and industrial manufacturing
Tooling and die production

Its modern melt shop operations and strict metallurgical controls ensure material consistency, structural integrity, and performance reliability. By incorporating Villares Metals into Our Brands/Mills, vHPM strengthens its global mill network and expands access to premium specialty steel solutions backed by voestalpine’s international expertise.

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eifeler Coatings: Leader in PVD Coatings

voestalpine eifeler is a service-oriented leader in the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings industry. We have over 40 years of global experience providing the highest quality PVD and DLC coatings, polishing, de-coating, and heat treatment specialties.

Eifler technology supports markets in:

Automotive
Aerospace
Oil & Gas
Medical

Founded in 1983, voestalpine eifeler handles the coating process from start to finish. Our purpose is to create PVD and DLC coating solutions that improve our customers’ productivity and profitability.

A Total Tooling Solution Provider

The strength of our brands/mills allows vHPM to operate as more than a specialty steel distributor. We are a total tooling solution provider delivering integrated, turnkey services that support the full tooling lifecycle.

Our mill network, including BÖHLER, Uddeholm, and Villares Metals, provides the metallurgical foundation. Our North American service centers and processing operations transform those materials into production-ready tooling solutions.

Our capabilities include:

Premium tool steel supply from BÖHLER, Uddeholm, and Villares Metals
Precision machining and plate processing
Heat treatment and PVD coatings
Additive manufacturing and metal 3D printing
Inventory and supply chain management

By aligning global mill production with localized service centers and machining expertise, vHPM delivers consistent material performance, reduced lead times, and application-driven tooling solutions.

Explore Our Brands/Mills

Each brand within Our Brands/Mills plays a specific role in supporting vHPM’s commitment to high-performance materials and precision tooling services. From world-class steelmaking at BÖHLER and Uddeholm to value-added processing through Villares Metals, eifler Coatings, and Buffalo Precision Products, our integrated structure is designed to support modern manufacturing.

Contact us to learn how our brand portfolio can strengthen your tooling performance and support your next production challenge.