Sermatech International, comprising of its European, U.S. and Far East facilities, announced the signing of a 10-year strategic long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce plc, Rolls-Royce Corporation and Rolls-Royce Deutschland & Company KG, worth approximately US$40M. Under the agreement, Sermatech will provide a range of coating and surface treatment services to Rolls-Royce facilities globally.
The agreement will utilize Sermatech's 11 facilities worldwide and its extensive coating capabilities including SermeTel slurry coatings for smoothness and corrosion protection, Thermal Sprayed TBCs and MCrAlYs, Vapor and Slurry Diffusion Coatings, and Special Processes (brazing, welding, and heat treatment). Sermatech's facility in Chanwong City, Korea, will be supporting Rolls-Royce's growing business in the Far East market, in particular Japan and China.
The agreement covers a variety of components such as compressor blades and stators, turbine blades and nozzle guide vanes, shafts and cases, on various engine types including the Trent 500, 700, 800, 900 and 1000, BR710 and RB211.
Sermatech International, headquartered in Pottstown, Pa., is a recognized leader in coating development, coating applications, and surface engineering technologies, serving major aerospace OEMs and their suppliers for over 40 years. Additionally Sermatech holds a wide range of OEM Aerospace approvals (including AS9100, NADCAP, FAA & EASA) and uses Six Sigma and lean techniques to drive continuous improvement in its operations.
About the Author
