The Company We believe in continually investing in our people, equipment and technology to fully meet your needs with unmatched efficiency and skill.   Founded in 1968, General Carbide produces a broad range of tungsten carbide preforms and blanks that are used for wear, cutting and metal-forming operations in a variety of industries around the world. We are recognized for our diversity of high-quality material grades and specialty products that consistently meet your metallurgical and dimensional specifications. Independently women-owned and operated, we have three manufacturing plants in the United States that serve an international customer base. Additional Informaton: General Carbide Brochure PDF (201k) or Request One General Carbide's European Partner: General Carbide Europe LTD