Bodycote, the world's largest thermal processing services provider, today announces the signing of an eight-year agreement with Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran Group), the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems.

Under the agreement, Bodycote will provide thermal spray coating services for major commercial and military airframe component programs, including the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.

Thermal spray coatings are used to prolong the working life of critical components and provide in-service protection from factors such as abrasion, temperature and wear.

Bodycote's core business is to provide services that protect and improve the properties of metals and alloys. This in turn improves the material properties of components, extending their operational life and making them safer. The company plays a vital role in the aerospace supply chain.