GE Aviation and SeaCast have entered into a 50-50 joint venture (JV) to manufacture jet engine components at SeaCast’s facility in Butte, Montana, US.
Known as Montana Precision Products, the JV will manufacture tubes, ducts and small structural castings for GE jet engines.
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As a part of the joint venture, both companies will invest in the Butte facility in order to manage higher volume. The facility currently employs 70 people and the workforce is expected to increase in the next four years.
The joint venture is expected to strengthen GE’s global supply chain as its engine production rates continue to grow.
GE Aviation Supply Chain Division vice president and general manager Colleen Athans said the company was excited by the manufacturing expertise at the Butte operation, including critical skills in welding and fabrication.
"We are very fortunate to have a strong order book, and this joint venture will provide much needed additional capacity to meet our commitments," Athans added.
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By GlobalDataGE Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, manufactures jet, turboprop and turbo shaft engines, as well as components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft.
SeaCast supplies investment cast products to many industries including aerospace, defence, oil and gas, pumps, transportation and computer hardware and also provides post-cast support services such as CNC machining, heat treatment, X-ray inspection and assembly.
Financial details of the JV have not been disclosed.
