Barnes Group Inc. enters long-term agreement with GE Aviation for manufacture of Leap engine program components

Barnes Aerospace, a business unit of Barnes Group Inc. announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with GE Aviation, a unit of the General Electric Corporation for the manufacture of components for the LEAP engine program. Barnes Aerospace will leverage its expertise and technology in the machining and assembly of complex hot-section engine components.

"As a result of Barnes Aerospace's commitment to drive innovation resulting in industry-leading technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities, Barnes Aerospace has been selected as a key supplier on LEAP engine programs," said Mike Beck, Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and President, Barnes Aerospace. "We are delighted to expand and extend our participation on these programs and are driving flawless execution through our Barnes Enterprise System. GE's willingness and confidence to place additional LEAP business and extend long-term contracts with Barnes Aerospace is testament to our excellent, long-standing relationship."