Chromalloy announces expansion of Guaymas, Mexico, gas turbine component machining capabilities

Chromalloy is expanding capabilities in Guaymas, Mexico, with a new facility that will double its current capacity in Guaymas to machine new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) gas turbine engine components. The new 36,000 ft² plant is being developed as a state-of-the-art manufacturing center using Lean and other principles to ensure optimum work flow and efficiency. The facility is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter 2015. Once online in early 2016, it will machine up to 68,000 gas turbine engine components annually. The new facility will replace the company’s adjacent 17,000 ft² facility at the Roca Fuerte Industrial Park in Guaymas. It is designed to grow the workforce from the current 85 people to approximately 250. Chromalloy’s current precision machining center in Guaymas has served major aircraft engine manufacturers and industrial power system manufacturers since 2009. Customers include aircraft engine manufacturers as well as manufacturers of heavy industrial gas turbines. The facility provides machining of newly manufactured high and low pressure gas turbine engine blades and segments. Services include multi axis machining, and includes grinding, milling, Electro Discharge Machining (EDM), and inspections. Chromalloy also operates a gas turbine engine component repair center in Mexicali, Mexico.