PTC Industries Enhances Titanium Production with New VAR Furnace

Aerolloy Technologies

PTC Industries, through its subsidiary Aerolloy Technologies, has significantly advanced its capabilities in titanium alloy production by commissioning a new vacuum arc remelting (VAR) furnace. This strategic move positions the Lucknow-based company as a pivotal player in the aerospace and defense sectors, where the demand for high-quality titanium components is steadily increasing.

Expanding Capabilities in a Competitive Market

The newly operational VAR furnace boasts an impressive annual melting capacity of 1,500 metric tonnes, capable of producing titanium alloy ingots up to 1,000mm in diameter and weighing as much as 10 tonnes each. This development is particularly timely, as geopolitical shifts—especially the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—have pressured Western companies to diversify their titanium sources away from traditional suppliers like Russia's VSMPO-AVISMA.

Strategic Growth and Product Diversification

PTC Industries' acquisition of the VAR furnace in 2022 marks a significant step in its expansion within the global titanium supply chain. Notably, PTC Industries already serves prestigious clients such as Safran Aircraft Engines and BAE Systems, supplying various titanium casting parts. The addition of the VAR furnace enhances PTC's product offering, which now includes billets, bars, rods, and soon, plates and sheets from its newly acquired hot-rolling mill.