GE Aviation and Praxair open new advanced aerospace coatings facility

GE Aviation and Praxair have opened a new facility for their PG Technologies business, which specializes in advanced coatings that enable jet engines to withstand higher temperatures and stresses. PG Technologies is a joint venture between Praxair Surface Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Praxair, and GE Aviation. The 300,000 ft² facility is expected to employ at least 250 people to meet demand for the latest generation of jet engines, including the GE9X and the CFM LEAP. The coating technology at this new facility is vital to enabling us to meet the demands of our customers, who expect industry-leading performance from GE Aviation,” said Tony Aiello, Vice President and General Manager Global Supply Chain, GE Aviation. “The engine components delivered from this plant will be in service for decades to come with our more than 400 airline customers all around the world.”