1/10/2011
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Russian Producer to Supply Titanium for Aerospace Fasteners
Vsmpo-Avisma Corporation will supply billets for aerospace fasteners. The Russian titanium producer supplies billets to its North-American partner.
Universal Stainless will use them for production of rod for NF&M International Inc – a Vsmpo-Avisma subsidiary in the US. NF&M plans to perform final processing to supply small diameter rods, wire and straight rods with tight tolerances, according to the Russian Fasteners, Adhesives, Tools and … magazine.
In the first four months of 2
011 NF&M will increase capacity at its Monaka, Pennsylvania plant to 500 tons of bars for fasteners, medical titanium and other applications each year.
Vsmpo-Avisma general director Mikhail Voyevodin predicted the market for aerospace fasteners will grow dramatically during coming years, driven by production of the Boeing 787, Airbus A350 and other passenger aircrafts using composite materials.
The medical market will also continue stable development, Voyevodin said.
Michael Matz, president of the North American subsidiary Vsmpo-Tirus estimated annual world demand for titanium fasteners was currently between 3,000 to 5,000 tons. That could double by 2015, Matz predicted.
Vsmpo-Avisma is one of three suppliers of titanium semi-finished and rolled products for Boeing’s commercial aerospace programs.
Founded in 1963, NF&M International manufactures titanium for billet and bar stock for the jet engine, airframe, medical and consumer markets.
NF&M cooperates with engine manufacturers General Electric Co and United Technologies Corp. NF&M is located at 1729 Pennsylvania Ave., Monaca, PA 15061. Tel: 724 774-9200 Fax 724 728-2544. Web: vsmpo.ru/core.php?p=362
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