The agreement will utilize Sermatech's 11 facilities worldwide and its extensive coating capabilities including SermeTel(R) 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(R), 700(R), 800(R), 900(R) and 1000(R), BR710(R), and RB211(R). Sermatech International with its headquarters in Pottstown, PA, USA, 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 all its operations. For more information visit: www.sermatech.com Source: Sermatech International |