James Paddock, who worked to establish a reliable international supply chain for the titanium industry and helped sustain the domestic market through his support of a fledgling trade association, is the recipient of the 2017 International Titanium Association’s (ITA) “Lifetime Achievement Award.”
ITA leadership will present Paddock with the award at the Titanium USA 2017 conference and exhibition, which will be held October 8-11th in Hollywood, Florida.
Paddock is best known for his leadership of Titanium Industries Inc., a global supplier of specialty metals for the aerospace, industrial, medical and energy markets.
Founded in 1972, Titanium Industries operates in Rockaway, New Jersey, as well as facilities and sales offices around the world.