VSMPO-AVISMA embarks on cooperation with the American producer of titanium rods

31.10.2011 — News

SVERDLOVSK REGION.

In 2012, the US market will receive new products for aircraft building, which will be made of Russian titanium.

The VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, PSC, has entered into a long-term agreement with Universal Stainless & Alloy Products (USA) for processing of products. The Russian manufacturer of titanium will be responsible for supply of billets that will be used for producing rods for NF&M International Inc (a subsidiary of VSMPO-AVISMA in the USA).

The VSMPO-AVISMA Press-Service has informed RusBusinessNews that NF&M intends to produce small-diameter rods, wire, and straight rods with high-precision tolerance. The minimum diameter of the rod is expected to decrease from 0.75 to 0.25 inches, and the wire diameter - to 0.125 inches. The new products will be sought-after in manufacturing of aviation fittings and in the medical industry.