News archive: Forming Processes | Airframer

10 September

GE Aerospace buys Cleveland-based castings maker CPP

The $11.75 billion deal covers castings and sub-assembly manufacturer Consolidated Precision Products, adding capacity for commercial engine and defence production.

30 July

ReleaseKratos selects Rangeview to develop advanced cast components for advanced turbine engine programme

20 July

ReleasePiper PIMCO and Robinson Helicopter launch scalable manufacturing partnership

2 June

ReleaseWall Colmonoy expands vacuum brazing capacity with new Ipsen furnaces

31 March

ReleaseAerolloy Technologies completes installation and successful trials of advanced 4500/5100 Tonne Intelligent Open Die Forging System for aerospace-grade materials

23 March

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres expands California operations with new 10-bar vacuum furnace

2 March

ReleaseArlington Capital Partners completes sale of Forged Solutions Group

2 March

ReleaseJ.F. Lehman & Company completes acquisition of Forged Solutions Group

14 January

ReleaseTRM Equity announces the sale of a majority interest in Wellman Dynamics

13 January

ReleaseJ.F. Lehman & Company completes acquisition of Wellman Dynamics

10 January

ReleaseInvestment in edge deburring machine automation

8 January

ReleaseAerolloy Technologies completes installation of Plasma Arc Melting furnace at Lucknow facility

15 December

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of Michigan earns Nadcap 18-Month Merit Status

9 December

ReleaseOmni-Lite Industries announces new five-year agreement with major global jet engine manufacturer

4 December

ReleaseAerolloy Technologies signs long-term agreement with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies for titanium & superalloy castings

2 December

ReleaseArcline Investment Management completes strategic investment in American Casting Company

17 November

ReleasePTC Industries announces major expansion at its Gujarat facility to capture global supply chain opportunities

23 October

ReleasePTC Industries receives Purchase Order from GTRE for single crystal ‘Ready-to-Fit’ turbine blades

18 September

ReleaseAerolloy Technologies commissions state-of-the-art Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) furnace for large titanium castings

2 September

ReleaseAerolloy Technologies commissions advanced Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) facility for superalloy materials and large investment castings

19 August

ReleasePursuit Aerospace acquires Aeromet International, a leading aerospace castings business, to expand capabilities

17 July

ReleasePrecisionX Group acquires Hudson Technologies, expanding deep draw capabilities for critical industries

9 July

ReleaseGentzler Tool & Die expands offerings with new design & engineering services

18 June

ReleaseSignicast acquires FS Precision, adding titanium casting capabilities to expand aerospace and defense offerings

13 June

ReleasePursuit Aerospace announces completion of strategic acquisition to expand capabilities

9 April

ReleaseMahindra Aerostructures selected by Airbus for manufacturing H130 helicopter fuselage – a 'Make in India' milestone

4 April

ReleaseGentzler Tool & Die expands tool & die services to support Ohio's manufacturing industry

6 March

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace partners with Aequs Private Limited to explore setting up a sand casting facility in India

6 March

ITP Aero has inaugurated the ADMIRE centre in Zamudio, Spain, following a €24 million investment.

ITP Aero opens ADMIRE centre to drive innovation

The Zamudio-based facility will focus on sustainable propulsion technologies, advanced manufacturing and repairs, strengthening ITP Aero’s role in commercial and defence aviation.

27 February

ReleaseTrive partners with Independent Forgings & Alloys (IFA)

5 February

ReleaseJanes Capital Partners advises McStarlite Co. on its sale to Standex

9 January

ReleaseAerolloy Technologies wins development and supply order from Blue Origin for large superalloy investment castings for New Glenn's BE-4 engines

22 October

ReleaseWall Colmonoy Oklahoma City acquires HK Laser & Systems R3R Laser Tube Cutting Machine

10 September

ReleaseAirtech and Ascent Aerospace partner to accelerate Additive Manufacturing tooling adoption in aerospace and defence

24 August

ReleasePTC Industries acquires Hot Rolling Mill to boost manufacturing of titanium alloy plates and sheets for Aerospace and Defence applications

14 August

ReleaseRapid progress on Solar Atmospheres of Michigan expansion

13 December

Tighitco secures sheet metal assemblies contract from Collins

This covers sheet metal assemblies and thermal products for a mix of platforms, including the Sikorsky CH-53K and Boeing 787 and 767 aircraft. The total value of the contract is estimated at just over $40m.

31 October

ReleaseThe first move for Solar Atmospheres of Michigan

19 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO's insulation products group awarded Bombardier contract

18 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO LATINOAMERICA celebrates 15 years of service to the aerospace industry

22 August

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of Michigan's relocation charges forward

9 August

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres Eastern PA adds Boeing approval

10 July

ReleaseWallwork to open UK state of the art hot isostatic pressing centre

7 July

ReleaseAerospace sector recovery: over $32M invested in Quebec

5 July

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres Eastern PA commissions new state-of-the-art brazing facility

23 May

ReleaseQuintus Technologies high pressure Flexform Press gives airframe manufacturer LAUAK Group a competitive edge

17 May

Composite expert AAM set to open in Goa

The facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment and technology, enabling the manufacturing and distribution of Airtech's full range of composite materials and vacuum bagging systems.

22 March

Machina Labs unlocks manufacturing with artificial intelligence and robotics.

Machina Labs earns robotics composites tooling contract

Machina Labs' AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract will be focused on metal tooling for a fast-cure, out-of-autoclave (OOA) composite processing route.

20 March

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of California installs large car bottom air furnace

3 March

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