1.   Specialty metals such as stainless steel, silicon electric steel, alloys and tungsten still are produced in the area.

2.   Allegheny Teledyne has been shedding minor units, such as its cosmetics packaging and appliance electronics businesses, to focus on high-profit specialty metals and consumer products.

3.   Demand for specialty metals used in the aerospace industry has grown amid a wave of aircraft orders.

4.   In addition to specialty metals, Teledyne makes aviation propulsion systems and electronics, industrial machinery and consumer products, including the Water Pik.

5.   In addition to specialty metals, Teledyne makes aviation propulsion systems, electronics, industrial machinery and consumer products including the Water Pik.

6.   It also has interests in specialty metals, such as tungsten and titanium, industrial products and the Water-Pik line of bathroom hardware.

7.   Los Angeles-based Teledyne is a diversified company and defense contractor, with products including aviation electronics, industrial equipment, specialty metals and the Water Pik.

8.   Strong demand from the aerospace industry for specialty metals, avionics, engines and other products helped boost earnings, the company said.

9.   The cars will use more plastics, aluminum, high-strength steel and specialty metals such as titanium and magnesium.