TAGS: Aerospace Coatings
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announces a $10 million investment to expand the capabilities of its Wichita Falls, Texas engine component repair facility. As part of the investment, the company will modify its existing coatings line using an innovative application process.
Pioneering New Coating Process
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Our Wichita Falls facility will be the first of our plants to pioneer a new coating process which will significantly improve the durability and performance of our engines," said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada.
The facility repairs the "
hot" (combustion) sections of a variety of Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. As part of the repair process, certain engine parts, such as turbine blades, are given a special coating that protects against the high temperatures needed for these high-performance engines. The investment is to create a line that uses a newly developed coating technique.
Pratt & Whitney Canada designs, builds and maintains engines for a variety of missions and purposes, from general aviation enthusiasts to life-saving air medical and rescue operations.
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Since acquiring the current facility in 1997, Pratt & Whitney Canada has worked diligently to expand both the plant's capabilities and grow its workforce," said Leo Lane, chairman of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation.
Construction will begin before mid-2023 and is expected to be completed by early 2025.
Source: Pratt & Whitney