Bodycote plc, headquartered in Macclesfield, UK, has announced multi-million-euro investments in additional advanced thermal processing capacity across its European network. The investment is reported to support growing demand from aerospace and defence customers, while strengthening critical manufacturing supply chains across Europe. The programme includes new Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) equipment and expanded specialist Powder Metallurgy capabilities, increasing capacity for the processing and manufacture of critical, high-performance components.

“These investments enhance our network of quality-accredited European facilities, expanding proven metallurgy support and expertise across a wide range of defence and aerospace applications,” said Heidi McNary, President, Global Aerospace, Defence and Energy at Bodycote. “The new and upgraded sites will help deliver increased capacity for thermal processing at a time when demand from aerospace and defence customers is growing at a double-digit annual rate.”