Chromalloy Press Release

U.S. Air Force Selects Chromalloy to Provide Maintenance Cost Savings on Turbine Engine Repairs

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Turbine Blade Repairs Save 57 Percent Off the Cost of Buying New Blades

Chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide repairs on TF33 first stage turbine engine blades in a new three-year contract valued at $1.2 million.

“Chromalloy is pleased to build on our longstanding support to the Air Force by providing turbine engine repairs to keep the warfighter fleet mission ready,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “By selecting Chromalloy, the Air Force has chosen repairs over replacement of TF33 turbine blades, which provides significant cost savings while delivering exceptional performance.”

The remanufacture of the turbine blade repairs will be performed at Chromalloy’s Oklahoma City, Okla., facility, in support of Tinker Air Force Base at Oklahoma City.

Chromalloy currently provides repairs, parts and other services on other U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army contracts.

The company is the world’s leading independent supplier of technologically advanced repairs, coatings, and FAA-approved replacement parts for turbine airfoils and other critical engine components for commercial airlines, the military and industrial turbine engine applications.

Chromalloy is a leading independent supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, and refurbishes and manufactures engine components. The company’s engineered components and blades are subject to the same FAA requirements and scrutiny as OEM-produced equipment.

The company’s replacement parts for aircraft engines are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of marine and land-based gas turbines, Chromalloy employs identical engineering discipline used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide. More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA approved replacement parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy Announces FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fariba Lingnau is the Company's First Woman to Receive DER Appointment

Chromalloy announced today that Fariba Lingnau has received appointment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER). Lingnau is the company’s first woman to receive DER appointment from the FAA.

“Fariba has successfully completed the multi-year DER process and satisfied the stringent requirements set forth by the FAA,” said Bruce Johnson, Vice President, Engineering Technical Service, Chromalloy. “Chromalloy is pleased to have her technical expertise and FAA appointment as an additional resource to our customers.”

The role of the DER is to review, evaluate and approve technical data. Designees ensure the proper evaluation of technical data developed by staff, certify compliance with FAA guidelines and regulations, and perform compliance tests and inspections. As an FAA-appointed DER for Chromalloy, Lingnau can approve repairs on behalf of the FAA using technical data developed by Chromalloy.

The company now has 13 DER appointed experts at its locations around the globe.

Lingnau also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in material science and engineering and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering / metallurgy.

She is based at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona, repair and service center. The facility is a FAA-certificated component repair station specializing in the repair of small turbine engine components for auxiliary power units, business aircraft engines and industrial turbines (less than 12MW). A remanufacturing operation, the facility performs diffused aluminide coating processes for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Honeywell.

Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide with 35 operations and sales offices in 15 countries.

More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

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Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA-approved replacement parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation.

Chromalloy Selected by U.S. Air Force for F108 Turbine Engine Blade Repairs

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to repair Stages 2 – 5 High Pressure Compressor (HPC) blades for the F108 engine, which powers the KC135 tanker aircraft.

The contract has a total value of $4.3 million and covers a period of the base year, with an additional four one-year options. Work will be performed at Chromalloy’s Dallas, Texas, facility in support of the Oklahoma Air Logistics Center located at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Okla.

“We will provide repair work that includes both OEM-specified repairs and Chromalloy-developed repairs approved by the Air Force,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “This agreement reflects a significant change in the F108 maintenance strategy for the Air Force. Previously the Air Force scrapped worn blades and purchased new blades.

“This contract covers return of the worn blades to serviceable, and in many cases, like-new condition – at approximately 30 percent of the cost of new blades. The process to repair and return blades to service has been very successful with commercial airlines,” Lauzon said.

The contract calls for the repair of 14,984 Stage Two blades; 18,268 Stage Three blades; 20,976 Stage Four blades, and 21,303 Stage Five blades.

“By repairing these blades to serviceable condition, the Air Force is taking advantage of significant cost savings while ensuring that the blades provide the same or better performance of newly manufactured blades in the aircraft engine,” Lauzon said.

The F108 is the military version of the CFM56-2 commercial airline engine and is used to power the Boeing KC-135 tanker. The HPC blades are one-piece forged airfoils which can be made of titanium or nickel alloy.

The blades consist of an airfoil shape which then transitions into a platform and dovetail to allow for installation. The high pressure compressor blades direct airflow and transfer air through the compressor to the combustion chamber of the engine.

Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, refurbishes and manufactures engine components.

Chromalloy Signs Exclusive Agreement with AeroTurbine for Sales of Gas Turbine Engine Parts Inventory

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that it has entered into an agreement with AeroTurbine Inc. for the sales and marketing of surplus gas turbine engine parts and materials inventory.

The 10-year agreement includes approximately $50 million in turbine engine inventory.

"This agreement expands Chromalloy’s marketing and distribution channels of our blades and turbine engine components to aircraft operators throughout the world," said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President.

AeroTurbine manages parts inventory for a wide range of gas turbine engines and airframes. The company offers engines and parts sales, leases and exchanges. It has operations and sales offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Chromalloy is the world’s largest independent supplier of technologically advanced repairs, coatings, and FAA-approved replacement parts for turbine airfoils and other critical engine components for commercial airlines, the military and industrial turbine engine applications.

The company is the only supplier of FAA-approved replacement parts for the critical hot section of gas turbine engines.

Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

Chromalloy to Provide Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey with Engine Component Inspections and Services

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that it will provide Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey with inspections, repairs, modifications and overhaul on PW100 engine components and other engine components. In addition to the PW100, which powers turboprop commuters and other aircraft, the agreement covers the CF34 turbofan and PW901 auxiliary power unit (APU).

"Chromalloy continues to build on our longstanding relationship with Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey by delivering outstanding aircraft engine component services," said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President.

The USD $22 million, five-year contract covers services on up to 250 engines and APUs each year. Work will be performed at Chromalloy facilities in the U.S., U.K., France and Holland.

The agreement covers hot section vanes, stators, combustion liners, cases and exhaust hardware.

Chromalloy’s engineered components are subject to the same FAA requirements and scrutiny as OEM-produced equipment.

Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has other offices and operations in the U.A.E., Australia, Thailand, Singapore, China, Japan, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, Israel, Mexico and the U.S. In 2009, the company announced TSI Aviation as its sales and marketing representative in Latin America. More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy Enters Into Service Agreement
with Jordan Airmotive Ltd.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that it has entered into a three-year service agreement with Jordan Airmotive Ltd. Co. (JAL Co.) for inspections and service on gas turbine engine components.

The USD $2 million agreement covers commercial aircraft engines, including the JT8D, RB211-524 and CF6-80C2.

“Chromalloy looks forward to providing inspections and component repair and services in this new alliance with Jordan Airmotive,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “Commencing immediately, we will deliver superior quality and value to Jordan Airmotive as the aircraft maintenance center serves the region’s operators.

“Chromalloy is an independent supplier of advanced services and repairs, delivering exceptional value that can be passed on to Jordan Airmotive customers,” Lauzon said.The agreement includes the addition of service for CFM56-3 turbine engine components beginning in mid-2010.

Jordan Airmotive Ltd. Co., a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service center serving the region’s commercial and military fleets, is located at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. It provides a variety of turbine engine service, as well as services for auxiliary power units and other aircraft mechanical systems.

Chromalloy provides services on turbine engines for MRO shops and aircraft operators around the world. The company’s customers include commercial and military aircraft operators, including many of the world’s leading airlines. Chromalloy parts and repairs have proven outstanding reliability and performance, as they deliver significant cost savings.

Chromalloy is a leading independent supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, and repairs, refurbishes and manufactures engine components.

The company is also the only independent supplier of gas turbine engine replacement parts (PMA) with complete design, casting and machining capability. Chromalloy offers more than 350 unique FAA-approved aero-engine replacement parts, and currently more than 300,000 parts and repairs are in service throughout the world.

With more than 4,000 employees, and sales and production operations in 14 countries worldwide, the company also supplies components, coatings and advanced manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers, along with extensive engineering and component repair capability for commercial aviation, marine and land-based aero-derivatives, and heavy industrial turbine engines.

More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, parts and MRO for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Today Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine markets with a broad range of services from locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAA’s and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a division of Sequa Corporation.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries.

Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Pakistan International Airlines Selects Chromalloy for
High Pressure Turbine Engine Blades, Repairs

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that it will provide Pakistan International Airlines with FAA-approved High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blades and component repairs for the carrier’s aircraft engines.

"Chromalloy and our joint venture company, BELAC LLC, will provide first-stage HPT blades for CFM56-3 and CF680C2 engines as well as repairs for the carrier’s fleet," said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. "By selecting Chromalloy, Pakistan International Airlines has chosen to significantly reduce its maintenance costs while selecting parts and repairs that have demonstrated exceptional reliability, quality and performance."

Chromalloy and BELAC anticipate delivering six sets of new HPT blades, as well as repairs and scrap replacement services on CFM56-3 and CF6-80C2 turbine engines during 2010.

During 2009, Chromalloy provided the airline with $2.7 million in BELAC parts and repairs.

"Pakistan International Airlines is among a long list of major airlines worldwide that have discovered the cost savings and reliability associated with BELAC blades and Chromalloy repairs," Lauzon said. Pakistan International Airlines, which provides in-house engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on its fleet, in addition contracts for third-party services it provides to other carriers in the region. The Chromalloy agreement "strengthens the airline's offering as an MRO service provider to other airlines," Lauzon added.

Repairs will be performed for the airline at Chromalloy facilities around the world. The HPT blades produced by BELAC save operators up to 40 percent off the cost of new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. The blades are subject to the same rigorous engineering design and manufacturing processes and FAA scrutiny as OEM produced blades.

Over the course of seven years and more than 200 million flight hours, BELAC HPT blades have demonstrated outstanding high quality, reliability and performance, Lauzon said.

As independently manufactured replacement parts, BELAC HPT blades have demonstrated reliability and performance over millions of flight hours. The blades have demonstrated superior on-wing maintainability and lower overhaul costs when removed from service and inspected.

BELAC is a joint venture formed in 1998 by Chromalloy and commercial airline partners. BELAC HPT blades are produced at its operation in Oldsmar, Fla.

In addition to parts and services for a wide variety of aviation applications, Chromalloy supports marine and land-based gas turbine engines, employing identical engineering disciplines as those used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries.

Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Air India Selects Chromalloy for Engine and APU Repairs

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that Air India has awarded the company a two- year agreement for repair of certain parts and components on the airline’s CF6-80C2, PW4000, CFM56-7B engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

The contract is valued at approximately $10 million and calls for Air India to ship parts to Chromalloy for repair over the next two years.

"The Air India agreement proves once again our customers’ confidence in Chromalloy products, services and the value we deliver,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “We offer value through advanced innovative repairs that help customers improve engine performance and lower maintenance costs.”

Sanjeev Rotkar, Director of Marketing, Air India Ltd., said, “Air India is extremely pleased with the continuous support provided by Chromalloy for more than 15 years. Advanced repairs from Chromalloy have been very useful in reducing engine management costs for Air India."

Rotkar continued, "In addition to repairs, Air India has been aggressive in the use of Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts for the CF6-50C2 and CF6-80C2 engines provided by Chromalloy, realizing considerable savings and outstanding performance."

In addition to in-house services for its fleet, Air India's parent organization, the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL), provides maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for other commercial aircraft operators in India and the Middle East at the NACIL facility in Mumbai. The MRO center has offered services since 1966. The facility is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and India’s Dictorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and has offered services to third-party aircraft operators since 1999.

Chromalloy provides turbine engine operators with a full range of services, repairs and replacement parts including high pressure turbine (HPT) blades that cost significantly less than OEM-produced equipment. The company’s FAA-approved replacement parts have demonstrated outstanding reliability, quality and durability.

Founded more than 50 years ago, the company operates manufacturing and service centers in 14 countries.

In support of land-based applications including power generation systems, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts for turbine engines that power commercial and military aircraft.

More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries.

Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy Names New General Manager At Midwest City, Oklahoma, Turbine Engine Repair Center

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that aerospace industry veteran Dennis Miller will lead the company's Midwest City, Okla., gas turbine engine maintenance and service center.

"Dennis brings many years of engine manufacturing, service and operational expertise to Chromalloy," said Mike Beffel, Vice President, Operations. "His leadership in the industry serving both the commercial and military aircraft segments will help to grow this business and his operational expertise will take the facility to new levels of performance and efficiency."

Most recently, Dennis was Vice President and General Manager at Smiths Group, PLC, a diversified global manufacturer of aerospace systems and other technologies. He led the Smiths Tubular Systems unit, a global aircraft engine services business, including development of new Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) certifications and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for aircraft engines.

He earlier worked at Teledyne Technologies, a global provider of information technology systems and services for defense, space, environmental and nuclear applications, where he was a senior manager in the company's Turbine Engines division.

He earlier was Director of Engineering & Overhaul Operations at Gentz Industries, a provider of overhaul and repairs for aerospace components. Prior to that, Dennis worked for many years at GE Aircraft Engines as a Program Manager and Manufacturing & Quality Engineer. He began his career as an Engineer at Goodyear Tire & Rubber.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology from the University of Akron and an MBA from Xavier University. Miller has conducted training programs in Six Sigma, LEAN and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Miller succeeds Connie Van Fleet who retired last year.

The Chromalloy facility in Midwest City provides component repairs for commercial and military aircraft engines. Additionally, it provides component repair for industrial gas turbines for the power generation industry, including the advanced generation power turbines used in base load and cyclic operations.

Chromalloy Names Chad Seifert New General Manager At Phoenix Service Facility

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Chromalloy announced today that Chad Seifert has been appointed General Manager of the company’s gas turbine engine service and remanufacturing center in Phoenix.

“As we continue to strengthen Chromalloy and set a course for an even more successful future, we are pleased to have Chad in the General Manager role at our Phoenix operation,” said Mike Beffel, Vice President, Operations, at Chromalloy. “He has demonstrated outstanding technical leadership and business acumen as Acting General Manager of the Arizona operation during the past several months.”

Seifert will be responsible for leading all aspects of the operation, which provides service and repairs for Auxiliary Power Units and IGT components With an emphasis on customer-facing activities to grow sales and revenue, he also will work to improve turnaround times and waste reduction through OpEx projects.

Seifert joined Chromalloy in 1991 as a Repair Development Engineer, working on advanced processes in stripping aluminide coatings, brazing and welding. He developed repair processes that were substantiated by the major turbine engine OEMs including GE, Solar Turbines and Honeywell. He later served as Production Manager, managing the New Products Cell and championing repairs for Solar powerplants. In 2003 he was appointed Director of Operations and led the facility’s LEAN manufacturing projects.

Seifert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. with honors from Arizona State University. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and completed the Solar Turbines / Caterpillar Lean training program as well as the Sequa Advanced Impact Leadership Program.

Chromalloy's Arizona facility is a FAA-certificated component repair station specializing in the repair of small turbine engine components for auxiliary power units, business aircraft engines and industrial turbines (less than 12MW). A remanufacturing operation, the facility performs diffused aluminide coating processes for OEMs such as Honeywell and Solar Turbines.

Chromalloy is a global supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications and repairs. The company refurbishes and manufactures gas turbine engine components, and designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts for aircraft engines that are certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

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Chromalloy Selected to Provide Compressor Repairs and Overhaul for Signal Hill LM2500 Industrial Gas Turbine Engine

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Signal Hill is First Customer for Gas Generator Maintenance and Overhaul at Chromalloy’s New LM2500 Depot

Chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by Signal Hill Wichita Falls Power, LP, to provide repairs and overhaul on the independent power generator’s LM2500 industrial gas turbine engine.

The contract covers the installation of Chromalloy’s Single Crystal Platinum Aluminide and Air Plasma Spray coated High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blades, nozzles and shrouds. The contract is the first LM2500 gas generator overhaul to be performed at Chromalloy’s recently unveiled LM2500 service center depot in San Diego. Prior to this Signal Hill overhaul Chromalloy had performed an LM2500 HPT module exchange for another customer.

Chromalloy is pleased to build on our relationship with Signal Hill Wichita Falls Power by providing the company with maintenance and overhaul on its LM2500 industrial gas turbine engine, said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “In addition to superior services and repairs, we will replace the engine’s components with Chromalloy’s proven, high performance components, including First and Second Stage HPT blades, vanes, and First Stage HPT shrouds.”

Signal Hill’s LM2500 gas turbine engine powers the company’s electricity generating station in Wichita Falls, Texas. The industrial aero derivative gas turbine engine is one of three at the utility company’s power generation plant.

Chromalloy HPT replacement blades, vanes and components have demonstrated superior reliability and durability. The company’s ‘Single Crystal’ nickel alloys provide greater durability and improved performance in LM2500 and LM6000 gas turbines, Lauzon said.

For more than 20 years, Chromalloy has provided superior service and high performance components for the LM2500 to operators throughout the world.

In September, 2009 the turbine engine service company expanded its offering, unveiling a dedicated depot in San Diego for LM2500 service, repairs and replacement parts. Chromalloy now offers the LM2500 turbine engine operators a proven, cost effective alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support for the complete range of Level 1 through Level 4 depot maintenance, module exchange, leased engines, and field service support. The San Diego facility also has an on-site test cell.

The facility provides HPT module repair and overhaul and gas generator and power turbine overhaul. Additionally, it supplies high performance replacement blades, vanes, and solid shrouds. In addition to a full range of industrial, marine and aviation gas turbine engine maintenance, repair and parts, Chromalloy designs and manufactures FAA approved replacement parts that meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

In support of marine and land-based power generation turbines, the company employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy is the only supplier providing FAA-approved replacement parts for the critical hot section of gas turbine engines.

Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

More information is at www.chromalloy.com

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Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA Approved Replacement Parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy Will Invest $2.7 Million to Expand Turbine Engine Maintenance and Repair Facility in Bangkok, Thailand

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that it will invest $2.7 million to expand its operation in Bangkok, Thailand, offering gas turbine engine operators in the region additional services, including replacement parts, advanced repairs and coatings.

"With development of a new facility added to our Industrial Gas Turbine and aerospace turbine engine service operation in Thailand, Chromalloy will double our capacity for component repair and coatings,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “We are expanding to better serve customers in the region – and to build on a legacy of repair innovations and exceptional service.”

Turbine Services Thailand, which is wholly owned by Chromalloy, repairs on average 1,200 industrial gas turbine engine components each month and plans to double the capacity as it doubles the work space and adds additional advanced coating and heat treatment processes in a new facility at the company’s Bangkok campus.

In addition to advanced heat treatment at the new facility, the service center will house two vacuum furnaces for critical rejuvenation heat treatments and advanced high temperature braze repairs. It will also house advanced coating systems – three robotically-controlled, state-of-the-art High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) and Air Plasma Spray (APS) thermal spray systems. The expansion also will offer surface finishing technology for peening and polishing coatings, High Temperature Braze applications and other surfaces.

The new facility will be operational in early 2010.

"Chromalloy will offer the turbine engine operators a full-service technology repair center capable of repairing E and F Class frame repairs at a single service center,” Lauzon said.

The 13,500 square-foot facility also will include new equipment for aircraft gas turbine engine repair, and will be adjacent to the existing 14,000 square-foot facility occupied by Turbine Services. In total, the company’s service and repair center at Lamlukka, Bangkok, will offer more than 94,500 square feet of operation, providing service for aviation and industrial gas turbine engine service and repair.

The existing repair and service center began operation in 2001 as a Chromalloy Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) combustion repair shop. In 2003 the center became part of a 51:49 percent Chromalloy joint venture offering hot section repairs on all frame units. Earlier this year Chromalloy acquired 100-percent stake in the operation and began developing the expansion plans.

Chromalloy provides turbine engine operators with a full range of services, repairs and replacement parts including high pressure turbine (HPT) blades that cost significantly less than OEM produced equipment. Chromalloy’s FAA-approved replacement parts have demonstrated outstanding reliability, quality and durability in aerospace and industrial applications. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company operates 30 manufacturing and service centers in 14 countries.

In support of land-based applications including power generation systems, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts for turbine engines that power commercial and military aircraft.

Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, refurbishes and manufactures engine components. More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

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Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA Approved Replacement Parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy Selected By U.S. Navy For LM2500 Gas Turbine Engine Component Repair

Monday, December 07, 2009

$15 Million Contract Covers Blade, Vane and Other Component Repairs for Turbine Engines Powering U.S. Navy Ships

Chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Navy to provide component repairs for the Navy’s LM2500 aero derivative gas turbine engine program powering its fleet of cruisers, frigates, destroyers and patrol boats.

The five-year, $15 million Direct Vendor Delivery contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point and covers component repairs on the LM2500 engine blades, vanes, shrouds and seals.

“Chromalloy is pleased to build on our longstanding relationship with the Navy and the exceptional performance we have delivered on previous LM2500 service contracts,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “The current award allows us to continue providing outstanding world-class service and assure mission readiness of the Navy fleets.”

Covered under the current contract are 29 turbine engine components to be repaired in Chromalloy’s worldwide service network.

In addition to a full range of marine, industrial and aviation gas turbine engine maintenance, repair and parts, Chromalloy designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts that meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

In support of marine and land-based power generation turbines, the company employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy is the only supplier providing FAA-approved replacement parts for the critical hot section of gas turbine engines.

Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

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Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA-approved replacement parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy Names General Manager at Atlanta Area Turbine Engine Service Operation

Monday, November 30, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that industry veteran Tim Ulles has been named General Manager of the company’s gas turbine engine repair and maintenance operation near Atlanta.

“Tim is a seasoned business leader with many years of financial and aerospace industry experience, and he will help to further build and strengthen Chromalloy’s Newnan, Ga., operation,” said Mike Beffel, Vice President, Operations.

The Chromalloy facility in Newnan provides gas turbine engine repairs, repair development, overhaul, manufacturing and coatings for a wide range of turbine engine models. For fleet operators, the operation helps them to reduce maintenance cost through Designated Engineering Representative (DER) repair products, FAA Approved Replacement Parts, and rotable pool programs.

Ulles previously was Division Manager at Barnes Aerospace in the company’s Windsor OEM Division, in Windsor, Conn., where he had profit and loss responsibility for aircraft, military tank and power generation engines parts manufacturing. He entered Barnes Aerospace Windsor Division as Controller of that operation.

Earlier in his career Ulles was the Director of Finance/Commercial Director of MacDermid Graphic Arts, Inc., and prior to that was the Controller at General Datacomm Industries Inc. in a number of capacities. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and a Master of Science degree in financial management, both from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn.

Ulles replaces John Riggs, former General Manager of the facility, who moved to a new leadership role in the organization’s corporate technology group.
Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, and refurbishes and manufactures engine components.

The company also designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA-certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.
In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

Chromalloy Names Mike Beffel, Ph.D., Vice President of Operations

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that Dr. Mike Beffel has been named Vice President of Operations. “Mike is an exceptional leader whose education, expertise and depth of materials knowledge is outstanding,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “He will be instrumental in leading Operations as the company expands around the world in size and capability.”

Beffel has more than 22 years of experience in the castings industry, with the majority of his career in investment casting. ; He joined Chromalloy in 2008 as Vice President, Operations, Industrial Gas Turbine, New Parts & Military. ;

Prior to Chromalloy, he led a business unit at PCC Airfoils, a division of Precision Castparts Corp., a global producer of investment castings for aircraft and industrial turbine engines. At PCC Airfoils he led multiple sites and also the design, construction and qualification of a new production facility for the production of industrial gas turbine (IGT) components.

Earlier Beffel worked in technical leadership positions at Hayes Lemmerz International and Hayes Wheels International, tier-one suppliers to the global automotive industry.

He began his career at PCC Airfoils as a Principal Engineer.
An industry expert, Beffel has authored numerous articles in peer reviewed publications and holds a patent for an investment casting technology.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a Master of Science in chemical engineering, both from the University of Michigan. He additionally holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with an emphasis on the thermodynamic behavior of casting solidification from the University of Michigan.

Chromalloy is a global supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications and repairs.

The company refurbishes and manufactures engine components, and designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts for aircraft engines that are certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA-approved replacement parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation.

Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy acquires 100-percent ownership of Turbine Services Limited

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Component Repair Business Serves Power Generation, Petro Chemical and Industrial Segments

Chromalloy today announced that it has acquired sole ownership of Turbine Services Ltd., a gas turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business that Chromalloy and TurboCare previously operated as a joint venture.

Chromalloy now owns 100-percent stake in the business, which has operations in Scotland, Thailand and Australia. A 49-percent share in Masaood John Brown, Ltd., a gas turbine engine operation in Dubai, also was acquired as part of the purchase of Turbine Services.

“Turbine Services is a full service provider specializing in frame engines, providing replacement parts, repairs, field service, rotor services and controls,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “We intend to enhance and grow the business to better serve customers with advanced component repair, critical parts manufacturing and services.”

In 2001 Chromalloy unveiled Turbine Services in Glasgow. Simultaneously, the company also developed an industrial gas turbine repair facility – Turbine Services Thailand – near its existing aerospace component repair facility in Bangkok. About the same time, the company entered into a joint venture with Al Masaood Company, forming Masaood John Brown in the United Arab Emirates.

The operations served regional clients in each of their global territories.

In 2003 Chromalloy United Kingdom Ltd. and Siemens Holdings plc entered into a 51:49 percent joint venture (restructured in 2008 to 85:15 percent) in Turbine Services Limited, offering services, parts and repairs on all turbine engine frame units, as part of a network of independent companies called Turbine Services Network. Turbine Services Limited, while a joint venture company, operated under the Siemens’ TurboCare brand.

Turbine Services, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Chromalloy, operates as a Chromalloy company with headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland. The other service centers operate as Turbine Services Thailand, in Bangkok, and Australian Turbine Services, located just outside Perth.

Turbine Services serves large frame turbine operators in the industrial and power generation segment.

Founded more than 50 years ago, Chromalloy operates 31 turbine engine manufacturing, sales and service centers in 14 countries. In support of land-based applications including power generation systems, marine and industrial operators, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-approved replacement parts for turbine engines that power commercial and military aircraft.

More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

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Chromalloy will provide engine, APU maintenance and parts support as a member of Northrop Grumman KC-10 Contractor Logistic Support Team

Friday, October 02, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that it will provide aircraft engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance, services and replacement parts as a member of the Northrop Grumman team on the KC-10 Extender Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program. The Air Force announced its selection of Northrop Grumman as the prime contractor for comprehensive depot maintenance and logistic support for the KC-10 CLS program. The program will operate in direct support of the U. S. Air Force KC-10 air refueling fleet of 59 aircraft.

“We are pleased to support Northrop Grumman and to provide engine maintenance and service for the KC-10 aerial refueling tanker fleet,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., Chromalloy President. ”Chromalloy brings a long legacy of outstanding service and quality components and replacement parts to aircraft engines. We are strongly committed to ensuring the mission readiness of this aircraft fleet.”

Chromalloy’s portion of the contract is valued at $540 million over nine years and covers engine maintenance and component services for 204 of the CF6-50C2 engines and 77 APUs. Supporting Chromalloy will be the company’s team member, MTU Maintenance, a global provider of CF6-50C2 commercial services.Engine maintenance will be provided by the MTU North America CF6-50C2 facility.

Chromalloy will establish a KC-10 Engine Program Office in Oklahoma City, with component support provided by its network of repair and manufacturing facilities.

A supplier of advanced repairs and services for turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, Chromalloy intends to also provide support to the KC-10 program through its design and manufacturing of FAA-approved replacement parts.

The company’s FAA-approved replacement parts and repairs are certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations and sales offices in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

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Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Chromalloy Names Industry Veteran Dennis Walsh Vice President of Business Development

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that industry veteran Dennis Walsh has been named Vice President of Business Development. “Dennis is a seasoned leader with deep experience in the gas turbine engine industry, including casting and investments,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., President. “He joins a global company committed to working with our customers to develop technologies that will help them drive down their turbine engine operational costs.

Walsh previously was General Manager of GE Dallas On Wing Support, a business of GE Aircraft Engines. Prior to that, he was President of Triumph Accessory Services, a former GE Aircraft Engines gas turbine engine accessory business, following the business’s acquisition from GE as well as for several years prior to GE’s divestiture of the turbine engine accessory unit.

He held several years of GE Aircraft Engines leadership positions, including business analysis, Supply Chain management and casting quality. Walsh also worked for GE Medical Systems, developing continuous improvement programs for the unit.

He began his career as an Investment Castings Process Engineer at Howmet Gas Turbines and Precision Castparts Corporation. Walsh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Old Dominion University and a Master of Business Administration from Xavier University.

Chromalloy is a global supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications and repairs. The company refurbishes and manufactures engine components, and designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts for aircraft engines that are certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

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Chromalloy has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, FAA-approved replacement Parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine segments with a broad range of services at locations in 14 countries around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs, and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a division of Sequa Corporation.

Chromalloy selected by U.S. Air force for F108 Turbine Engine Nozzle Repair

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Contract Valued at $3.3 Million Covers High Pressure Turbine Nozzles for KC135R Tanker Aircraft Engine chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide High Pressure Turbine (HPT) nozzle repairs to support the Air Force’s overhaul of F108 gas turbine engines that powers the KC135R tanker aircraft. The contract awarded by the Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base is valued $3.3 million, for work that will continue for approximately six months.

The contract is the third to be awarded to Chromalloy for the nozzle repairs on the F108 engine.

“Chromalloy welcomes this opportunity to again bring our extensive investments in commercial turbine engine repair to provide the Air Force with superior capability and reliability – and support mission readiness to the Air Force,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr. President.

The KC135R fleet includes more than 400 aircraft deployed by the Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base. The aircraft provides refueling for military aircraft in flight.

In addition to F108 turbine repairs and components, Chromalloy also provides replacement blades, vanes and nozzles for the CFM56-2 aircraft engine, the commercial variant of the F108 military engine.

With facilities and service centers around the globe, Chromalloy supplies advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, refurbishes and manufactures engine components.

Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAA’s and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a division of Sequa Corporation.

The company also designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts for aircraft engines that are certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of land-based applications, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy announces entry into LM2500 Engine Maintenance

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that it will begin offering LM2500 gas turbine engine operators a complete range of depot maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services — and a proven, cost-effective alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support.

"Chromalloy now offers LM2500 operators an independent depot for total maintenance and repair requirements," said Armand F. Lauzon, President. "For more than 20 years, we have delivered high quality service and high performance components for the LM2500 — and now we are expanding this by providing operators a dedicated depot for their service needs.

"This means industrial gas turbine operators now have an alternative to OEM service, repairs and replacement parts for the LM2500 — an industry first," Lauzon said.

The company’s San Diego area MRO facility will provide High Pressure Turbine (HPT) module repair and overhaul, gas generator and power turbine overhaul, and high performance replacement blades and vanes. The new Chromalloy service center also will house a LM2500 on-site test cell.

Since 2002 Chromalloy has built on more than 50 years of aerospace industry turbine engine expertise, manufacturing High Pressure Turbine (HPT) replacement vanes and blades for LM2500 and LM6000 gas turbine engines.

The company’s LM2500 parts and repairs have accrued approximately 700,000 operational hours.

"Operators save significantly when they buy Chromalloy manufactured new parts that have demonstrated time and again reliability, durability and exceptional performance," Lauzon added. "Cost savings over original equipment manufacturer parts are significant and grow considerably over the life cycle of the engine.

Chromalloy’s technologies and legacy in coating, repairing and replacing gas path components in the rigorous aviation environment means LM2500 operators benefit from our demonstrated expertise,” he said.

LM2500 gas turbines are the primary energy system for many electrical power plants, cogeneration plants, offshore oil and natural gas platforms, and commercial and military ships. The company’s 110,000 square-foot San Diego area facility has provided maintenance, repair and overhaul on a range of commercial aviation gas turbine engine models for more than 30 years.

The facility, an FAA authorized repair station, will continue to provide MRO services on a wide range of commercial aircraft turbine engines. Chromalloy has turbine operations and offices in more than 30 countries, serving commercial and military aircraft fleets with a catalog of components, repairs, coatings and replacement parts. In the San Diego area, Chromalloy also operates a turbine engine component repair and honeycomb manufacturing facility, located in El Cajon.

At its other turbine engine centers around the world, Chromalloy also has provided repair, service and components for the LM6000 gas turbine for more than 15 years. In addition to marine and industrial aero derivative gas turbine service and repair in San Diego, the company also offers the services in San Antonio; Dallas; Los Angeles; Calexico, Calif.; Pathumthani, Thailand; Carson City, Nev.; and Tilburg, Netherlands.

For the aviation industry, Chromalloy also designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. The company is the only supplier of PMA parts for the critical hot section of gas turbine engines.

Founded more than 50 years ago, Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations and sales offices in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy names General Manager at Holland Turbine Engine Operation

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Chromalloy, a leader in advanced repairs, services and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) replacement parts for gas turbine engines, today named Jos Oude Egberink as General Manager of its Holland, Netherlands, operation.

“Chromalloy’s service operation in Holland provides repairs, manufacturing and coatings for a wide variety of gas turbine engine components,” said Scott Ransley, Chromalloy Vice President, Operations, Commercial Repair & Overhaul. “Jos brings forward-thinking vision and demonstrated success to the operation.

”Oude Egberink has been the operation’s acting General Manager since early 2008. In addition to his leadership at the operation, Oude Egberink has several years of technical and operational experience, including his previous position at the operation as Director of Operations.

Prior to his work at Chromalloy, he worked at IBN Group as Unit Manager. He earlier worked as Plant and Site Manager for ERICO B.V., a unit of ERICO Worldwide, which produces patented metal fasteners, electrical products and building industry reinforcement supplies.

His career also includes leadership positions at Corus Unit Contiflo, a steel manufacturer and division of Tata Steel, and USHIO Europe, an industrial light manufacturer. He began his career at Fokker Aircraft, one of the oldest aircraft manufacturers, as a Production Manager.

In addition to the total turbine engine solutions offered at Holland, the operation offers customers PMA parts and advanced FAA-DER repairs to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) turbine engine components. Chromalloy operations offer customers the option of extending the life of their engine components and reducing engine maintenance costs.

With a global network of operations, Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, and refurbishes and manufactures engine components. The company designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has other operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is available at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy Names new Vice President for Industrial Gas Turbine Engine Sales

Thursday, August 06, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that Pete Watson has been named Vice President for Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) and Aero Derivative Sales, a growth area for the global turbine engine service, repair and parts company.

“Pete is a seasoned sales and business executive in the power generation industry and will be instrumental in leading the growth for our global IGT sales and business,” said Armand Lauzon, Jr., President. ”He will lead the IGT business and sales strategy, with the goal of reaching new customers and markets around the world.”

Watson is responsible for new business development and sales in the IGT segment, which includes gas turbines that are the primary energy systems for electrical power plants, cogeneration plants, offshore oil and natural gas platforms, and commercial and military ships. He brings more than 30 years of power generation industry experience to Chromalloy. Most recently he was Vice President at ProEnergy Services LLC, leading global operations and services, including overhaul and installation of aero derivative and heavy industrial turbines. Earlier he was President at the Package Power Services Division of the Wood Group, including TransCanada Turbines, where he was responsible for sales, parts, services and depot support. He earlier worked at Stewart & Stevenson Services as a business and sales leader at U.S. and international locations.

Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in land-based, aviation and marine applications. The company repairs, refurbishes and manufactures turbine engine components.

The company also designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts.

Chromalloy Signs Exclusive Agreement with TSI Aviation for Sales and Marketing in Latin America

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with TSI Aviation Inc. for sales and marketing of aerospace services and equipment to operators in Latin America.

“Chromalloy serves gas turbine engine operators in regions around the world with reliable, high performance parts, repairs and equipment,” said Armand Lauzon Jr., President. “With this agreement, we now expand our full line of turbine component design and casting expertise to commercial and military aircraft operators across Latin America.

“Chromalloy parts and equipment have demonstrated outstanding reliability and performance on more than 90 percent of the engines powering today’s commercial airline fleet,” Lauzon said. “Operators can save significant costs off the price of original equipment manufacturer parts.”The agreement with TSI Aviation expands Chromalloy’s Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts, High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blades and DER repairs to aircraft operators across Mexico, Central America and South America, Lauzon said.

The company has had representation in Brazil for several years and the new agreement covers all other countries in the region.

TSI Aviation serves as an aircraft maintenance agent for equipment manufacturers and service providers. The company based in Miramar, Fla., has offices in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia.

Chromalloy, a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, refurbishes and manufactures engine components. The company also designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

Founded more than 50 years ago, Chromalloy operates 30 manufacturing and service centers in 14 countries.In support of land-based applications, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy names new General Manager at Paris Turbine Engine Operation

Monday, June 29, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that Jimmy Ravenne has been named General Manager of the company’s turbine engine repair and maintenance operation near Paris, France.

“Chromalloy’s France operation provides a wide range of services to operators throughout the world, specializing in the repair and overhaul of components for several turbine engines,” said Scott Ransley, Chromalloy Vice President, Operations, Commercial Repair & Overhaul. “Jimmy’s outstanding leadership and technical expertise will be a strong asset to the Chromalloy team, which serves commercial and military aerospace engine operators and the aero-derivative industrial segment.”

Ravenne joins the organization from Secan, part of Honeywell’s aerospace aftermarket operation in France, where he was the Integrated Supply Chain and site leader.Previously he worked at Brit Air / Groupe Air France as Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance. He earlier worked for SR Technics in Zurich. He holds an engineering degree from the Engineer National School of Electronics & Radio Electric and a diploma from the Cachan Institute of Technology, both in France.

Ravenne replaces Christophe Lecanu, Controller, who served as interim General Manager.The Chromalloy facility in France provides maintenance, repair and overhaul for PW100, PW200, PW901, PT6, and JT15D engine parts, and also repairs low pressure turbine blades for CFM56 and CF6 engines.

Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, and refurbishes and manufactures engine components. The company also designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is at www.chromalloy.com.

Chromalloy Selected by U.S. Air Force to Provide Module Repairs on F108 Turbine Engines

Monday, June 15, 2009

Contract Valued at up to $38 Million Covers Overhaul of Low Pressure Turbine Module for Tanker Aircraft Engine

Chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide module repairs during maintenance on the F108 gas turbine engine that powers the KC135R tanker aircraft.

The contract award is valued $15.8 million plus options, bringing the total value of the contract to approximately $38 million over three years. This is a follow-on contract to an earlier agreement for module repairs provided by Chromalloy.

"Chromalloy’s gas turbine engine repairs and services allow military and commercial aircraft operators to avoid the cost associated with buying new components and modules," said Armand Lauzon, President. "Our repairs have been demonstrated time and again to offer lasting durability and reliability for a wide range of engine modules, components and other parts."

Under the contract Chromalloy will overhaul the 13-15 rotor stator modules, including the turbine frame. Work will be performed during periodic heavy maintenance of the engines. The KC135R fleet includes more than 400 aircraft that are deployed by the Air Mobility Command for refueling military aircraft in flight.

"We look forward to continuing our long-term relationship with the Air Force to deliver superior service," Lauzon said. "Our demonstrated success servicing the aircraft engine modules will continue to keep the Air Mobility Command fleet mission ready."

In support of land-based applications, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

CCF6-80C2 HPT Blades Produced by Chromalloy Joint Venture – BELAC – Achieve 10,000 Flight Hours

Monday, June 15, 2009

HPT Blades Deliver Reliability, Durability – and Cost Savings

Chromalloy announced today that the CF6-80C2 High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blades produced by its joint venture company, BELAC LLC, reached 10,000 flight hours of continuous use by a major global air carrier.

“This significant milestone by the fleet leader of BELAC’s CF6-80C2 HPT blades demonstrates outstanding performance and reliability under the rigor of commercial air operation,” said Chong Yi, President, BELAC LLC. “The blades are a proven alternative to original equipment manufacturer turbine engine blades.

”The fleet leader or first customer for the CF6-80C2 HPT blades logged the single largest number of flight hours using the BELAC blades, he said. “Other commercial operators have logged thousands of flight hours using the blades as an alternative to new OEM blades and replacements for non-repairable blades,” Yi said.

CF6-80C2 engine operators using the HPT blades logged a combined total of more than 520,000 flight hours of use during global air operations.

“Our blades are subject to the same type of rigorous engineering design and manufacturing processes and FAA scrutiny as OEM blades,” Yi said. “As independently manufactured replacement parts, HPT blades cost operators significantly less – and the cost savings to the operators multiply over the life cycle of the aircraft.” The engineered parts deliver even greater savings to operators when multiplied over an entire fleet.

BELAC PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) blades have demonstrated superior on-wing maintainability and lower overhaul costs when removed from service and inspected. PMA replacement parts are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of OEM parts for gas turbine engines.

BELAC LLC is a joint venture formed in 1998 by Chromalloy and commercial airline partners. Over the course of seven years and approximately 200 million flight hours, BELAC’s HPT blades have demonstrated outstanding high quality, reliability and performance.

Chromalloy designs and manufactures a catalog of other PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. Chromalloy also provides thermal barrier coatings, helping to increase fuel efficiency and thrust in turbine engines as well as specialized component repairs, providing end users with multiple options when faced with damaged or excessively used components.

Chromalloy is the only supplier providing PMA parts for the critical hot section of gas turbine engines. Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations and sales offices in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia. More information is at www.belac.com.

Chromalloy Announces New Global Sales Structure

Monday, June 01, 2009

Chromalloy today announced a new global sales structure to offer its customers a higher level of service and support.

“Each region of the world now has a designated Chromalloy sales leader and these individuals intend to ratchet up the level of service to gas turbine engine operators,” said Tom van der Linden, Chromalloy Vice President, Sales. “With a new sales organization and support structure, Chromalloy can better serve the interest and needs of our customers.”

The company previously operated with a network of sales representatives based at many of its more than 30 facilities and offices in 14 countries. The new structure includes directors, senior account managers and support staff, and is designed to centralize the sales force while keeping it focused on key markets, customers and regions. The regional sales leaders will continue to be based at Chromalloy locations around the world.

The new sales leaders, each of whom is a Chromalloy veteran with several years of demonstrated success, are:
Rob Church – Regional Sales Director, the Americas;
Ben Story – Regional Sales Director, Europe, Africa and Middle East;
Ching Mai – Regional Sales Director, Asia Pacific and Australia;
Jim Diehl – Regional Sales Director, Military;
Ray Réman – Regional Sales Director, Small Commercial Engines;
Nikita Babkin – Program Director; and
Brian Waiver – Sales Operations Director.

Chromalloy is a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, and also provides turbine engine repairs, refurbishments and manufactured engine components.

In addition, the company designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts.

In support of land-based turbines, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide and has operations and offices in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

Chromalloy and San Antonio Economic Development Foundation announce addition of manufacturing jobs to local aerospace industry

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Chromalloy plans to add 130 jobs during summer

The San Antonio Economic Development Foundation and Chromalloy announced today that the company will move part of its commercial turbine engine frame and case programs to existing operations at Port San Antonio. The company will expand the workforce by approximately 130 skilled positions.

“The expansion will grow our personnel to nearly 400 in San Antonio," said Jim Ferguson, Chromalloy Vice President and General Manager, San Antonio. "The expanded Chromalloy operations will specialize in non-airfoil repairs, including major rotating life limited parts, cases, frames and combustors."

The company has developed several FAA-approved special repairs benefiting customers by extending service life of engine components. Chromalloy customers worldwide include many of the major airline overhaul shops, U.S. military and several land-based turbine industrial operators.

"Chromalloy’s turbine engine repairs, services and parts help operators significantly reduce their maintenance costs," Ferguson added.

"Texas is blessed to be home to companies like Chromalloy that provide needed jobs for hardworking Texans, and contribute valuable products and services that keep the wheels of our economy moving forward," said Gov. Rick Perry. “Their expansion is just one example of how Texas’ economy, infrastructure, workforce and culture continue to exert their strong magnetic pull on jobs even in the midst of a struggling national economy."

Chromalloy Names New General Manager at San Diego Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Operation

Monday, May 18, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that Martin George has been named General Manager of the company’s San Diego operation.

"San Diego is a key operation in Chromalloy’s global network, serving commercial and military aerospace customers as well as the aero-derivative industrial segment with engine service, repair and components," said Scott Ransley, Chromalloy Vice President, Operations, Commercial Repair & Overhaul. "Martin brings nearly 20 years of technical leadership and overall management experience to the operation."

George has been acting General Manager since January when Nat Love, the facility’s former General Manager, moved to a technical leadership position on Chromalloy’s corporate team. Prior to acting General Manager, George was Director of Operations at San Diego, responsible for day-to-day operations, certifications, audits and continuous improvement programs. He held other technical leadership positions after joining the company in 1991 as a production engineer at the Holland maintenance, repair and overhaul operation.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Stow College in Scotland, and certification in Design of Experiment and Lean Manufacturing. He completed the University of California-San Diego Executive Program for Scientists and Engineers, and is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Chromalloy to Invest $16.5 Million to Expand Turbine Engine Component Casting Capability at Tampa Operation

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Facility Expansion Will Offer Industry a Single Source Supplier of PMA and Replacement Part Design, Development and Manufacture

Chromalloy, a supplier of components, PMA parts and specialized component repairs for turbine engines in aerospace and land-based applications, today announced a $16.5 million investment to expand its Tampa engine component production to offer additional casting capabilities.

"Expanding the capabilities at our Tampa facility will offer engine manufacturers and operators a single source for replacement parts, from design and development through machining and coating," said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., Chromalloy President. "This will offer customers a one-stop shop for turbine engine component production and casting. Original equipment manufacturers and operators including the airlines will be able to use the Chromalloy network and supply chain to fully meet their requirements for components and replacement parts.” The company’s Tampa facility is one of more than 30 operations and sales offices in its global network.

"Expanding our casting capability will give Chromalloy superior ability to provide engine-ready parts," Lauzon said. "Working with original equipment manufacturers and directly with the operators, our technical staff will design the components, develop the tooling and manufacturing concepts, and manage the entire supply chain process to deliver complete, engine-ready components."

OEMs and operators can reduce costs and save time using a single source for the development and production service for new and replacement equipment needs, rather than contracting with multiple suppliers for various facets of the production process.

Operational improvements at the facility will begin immediately and the new equipment, including vacuum furnaces, will be installed beginning in July. Facility enhancements will be completed by year-end and the company plans to ramp up production in early 2010.

Chromalloy’s Tampa operation employs 195 people. The company anticipates hiring up to 200 additional skilled employees as the new casting equipment and furnaces become operational.

FAA maintenance requirements provide guidance for operators who must replace worn parts at regular intervals or when they show wear and fatigue during inspection.

Chromalloy designs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement parts for aircraft engines that are FAA certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of land-based power generation turbines, the company employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. Chromalloy also provides thermal barrier coatings, helping to increase fuel efficiency and thrust in turbine engines as well as specialized component repairs, providing end users with multiple options when faced with damaged or excessively used components.

Chromalloy is the only supplier providing PMA parts for the critical hot section of gas turbine engines. Chromalloy serves commercial and military customers worldwide and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the U.A.E., Israel, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

Chromalloy Selected by U.S. Army to Provide Repairs On AGT1500 Engine Powering the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Army for two contracts valued at up to $1.9 million, for engine component repairs on the AGT1500 engine that powers the M1 Abrams battle tank.

The agreements cover component maintenance and repairs for the Army National Guard fleet of M1 Abrams tanks deployed worldwide. Under the continuance contracts Chromalloy will perform the work at its Oklahoma facility.

“Chromalloy has several years of demonstrated success delivering engine component repairs to the Army National Guard,” said Mike Beffel, Vice President, Operations, IGT, New Parts, and Military. “By once again selecting our services for the AGT1500, the National Guard will continue to realize cost savings for its Abrams fleet and see exceptional performance and reliability.”

The agreement covers component repairs in support of 150 engines per year beginning in 2009. The original contracts awarded by the Army National Guard were three-year, performancebased agreements.

The first add-on contract is a one-year agreement, with two one-year options valued at up to $1.2 million, covering repairs to the AGT1500 power turbine housing. The second contract, a two-year agreement with three one-year options, is valued at up to $712,000. It covers engine nozzle repairs.

Chromalloy, a supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications, repairs, refurbishes and manufactures engine components. has evolved from a gas turbine parts repair business into the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs, parts and MRO for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications.

Today Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and industrial gas turbine markets with a broad range of services from locations in 14 countries around the globe.

Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAA’s and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a division of Sequa Corporation.

Sequa Corporation Veteran Donna Costello Named Chief Financial Officer

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Sequa Corporation today announced that Donna Costello has been named Chief Financial Officer for Sequa Corporation. Costello will be located at the company’s headquarters in New York City.

“Donna is a dedicated, results-oriented leader and financial executive who is equally strong in operational finance as she is in technical accounting,” said Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., Chief Executive Officer. “Her strong knowledge base of our brands and companies makes her an outstanding addition to the Sequa world-class leadership team.”

Costello began her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen, where she progressed to Senior Audit Manager. She joined Chromalloy in 2002 as Corporate Controller before becoming the Chief Finance Officer for the Chromalloy Industrial Turbine Services business. She was promoted in 2005 to her current role as Vice President and Corporate Controller for Sequa Corporation. She holds a BBA in accounting and MBA in Finance from Iona College. She is a Certified Public Accountant.

Chromalloy Opens New Office to Facilitate Communication With the FAA

Monday, February 09, 2009

Chromalloy announced today that it has opened a new office in Burlington, MA, to serve as the focal point with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Engine and Propeller Certification Directorate on Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs.

The new office was established to give both Chromalloy and the FAA a single point of contact. It will assist in the early identification and resolution of critical issues in the PMA approval process through improved communications between Chromalloy and the FAA.

The Chromalloy office is within walking distance of the FAA offices to allow for frequent face-to-face contact.

“The most important aspect of our new office is that it will allow for improved communication, early identification and resolution of potential problems,” said Thomas Howard, Vice President of Corporate Integrity for Chromalloy. “It will also allow for more rapid approval of projects and more efficient use of resources for both parties. This is a first for Chromalloy.”

At the beginning of new projects Chromalloy and FAA technical specialists will meet at the Burlington office to identify new technologies or requirements needing special attention. Additionally, Chromalloy staff will meet on a regular basis with FAA technical specialists to insure a smooth flow of information during the course of each project.

The Burlington office opened January 23 and as staffing is added will ramp up to full operation over the next few months. The address is Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC, Office of Airworthiness, 24 New England Executive Park, Suite 245, Burlington, MA, 01803. The phone is 210-359 5573.

Chromalloy Press Release

U.S. Air Force Selects Chromalloy to Provide Maintenance Cost Savings on Turbine Engine Repairs

Chromalloy Announces FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)

Chromalloy Selected by U.S. Air Force for F108 Turbine Engine Blade Repairs

Chromalloy Signs Exclusive Agreement with AeroTurbine for Sales of Gas Turbine Engine Parts Inventory

Chromalloy to Provide Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey with Engine Component Inspections and Services

Chromalloy Enters Into Service Agreementwith Jordan Airmotive Ltd.

Pakistan International Airlines Selects Chromalloy forHigh Pressure Turbine Engine Blades, Repairs

Air India Selects Chromalloy for Engine and APU Repairs

Chromalloy Names New General Manager At Midwest City, Oklahoma, Turbine Engine Repair Center

Chromalloy Names Chad Seifert New General Manager At Phoenix Service Facility

Chromalloy Selected to Provide Compressor Repairs and Overhaul for Signal Hill LM2500 Industrial Gas Turbine Engine

Chromalloy Will Invest $2.7 Million to Expand Turbine Engine Maintenance and Repair Facility in Bangkok, Thailand

Chromalloy Selected By U.S. Navy For LM2500 Gas Turbine Engine Component Repair

Chromalloy Names General Manager at Atlanta Area Turbine Engine Service Operation

Chromalloy Names Mike Beffel, Ph.D., Vice President of Operations

Chromalloy acquires 100-percent ownership of Turbine Services Limited

Chromalloy will provide engine, APU maintenance and parts support as a member of Northrop Grumman KC-10 Contractor Logistic Support Team

Chromalloy Names Industry Veteran Dennis Walsh Vice President of Business Development

Chromalloy selected by U.S. Air force for F108 Turbine Engine Nozzle Repair

Chromalloy announces entry into LM2500 Engine Maintenance

Chromalloy names General Manager at Holland Turbine Engine Operation

Chromalloy Names new Vice President for Industrial Gas Turbine Engine Sales

Chromalloy Signs Exclusive Agreement with TSI Aviation for Sales and Marketing in Latin America

Chromalloy names new General Manager at Paris Turbine Engine Operation

Chromalloy Selected by U.S. Air Force to Provide Module Repairs on F108 Turbine Engines

CCF6-80C2 HPT Blades Produced by Chromalloy Joint Venture – BELAC – Achieve 10,000 Flight Hours

Chromalloy Announces New Global Sales Structure

Chromalloy and San Antonio Economic Development Foundation announce addition of manufacturing jobs to local aerospace industry

Chromalloy Names New General Manager at San Diego Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Operation

Chromalloy to Invest $16.5 Million to Expand Turbine Engine Component Casting Capability at Tampa Operation

Chromalloy Selected by U.S. Army to Provide Repairs On AGT1500 Engine Powering the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

Sequa Corporation Veteran Donna Costello Named Chief Financial Officer

Chromalloy Opens New Office to Facilitate Communication With the FAA

Chromalloy Enters Into Service Agreement
with Jordan Airmotive Ltd.

Pakistan International Airlines Selects Chromalloy for
High Pressure Turbine Engine Blades, Repairs