A tradition of excellence: QMP to Rio Tinto Metal Powders

Founded in 1968, Quebec Metal Powders Limited (QMP) manufactures iron powder from the high-purity iron produced by Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium (RTIT). in Quebec, Canada.

Now known as Rio Tinto Metal Powders, we are proud to be part of one of the world’s largest minerals and metals companies. Our commitment to finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs extends to the powder metallurgy industry. From our metal powders headquarters in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec to our state-of-the-art production facility in Suzhou, China, we manufacture and develop products for our customers’ exacting specifications.

We produce iron steel and prealloyed powders as well as high-performance metal powder mixes, including diffusion bonded and organic bonded mixes. Our powders are used to produce high-quality press and sinter parts for automotive, lawn and garden, and tool industries. They are also used in emerging industries such as additive manufacturing and battery and energy storage applications.