Apple commits up to US$100 million to US titanium purchases
Pennsylvania producer Perryman will supply metal for several products, including Apple's first foldable phone, which goes on sale October 23.
Apple said it will purchase titanium worth up to US$100 million from Pennsylvania's Perryman over three years, with some destined for the casing of its foldable iPhone Duo. The agreement covers metal for multiple Apple products.
The family-owned supplier will handle melting, forging and rolling at its Houston, Pennsylvania, facility south of Pittsburgh. Recycled material will account for at least 80% of the titanium. Perryman's main customers are in aerospace and medical implants; Apple gave no figure for jobs the agreement would create.
The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable handset, reaches stores on October 23 with a starting price of US$1,999. Its casing uses grade 5 titanium, an alloy also used for aircraft components.
Apple separately extended its relationship with Delaware-based Qnity Electronics, which will produce films for the iPhone 18 Pro's adjustable camera aperture. The two supplier agreements are included in Apple's American Manufacturing Program, introduced in August 2025 within a four-year, US$600 billion commitment covering US manufacturing and research.
According to Apple, US suppliers across more than a dozen states now provide nearly 100 components for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Apple also said TSMC's Arizona factory will produce more than 100 million chips for it in 2026.
