GE Aviation Completes ATI-Singapore Acquisition, Further Enhancing Repair Development Capabilities

GE Aviation has increased its ownership of Airfoil Technologies International–Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ATI-Singapore) from 49% to 100% by purchasing Teleflex Incorporated’s ownership stake in the business. By completing the acquisition of this leading-edge jet engine components repair operation, GE enhances the repair capabilities key to its global base of airline and industrial customers.

ATI-Singapore began operations in 1998 with a vision of establishing a compressor airfoil repair center of excellence. Eleven years later, it has grown to become a world leader in the repair of low- and high-pressure compressor (HPC) airfoils, having achieved industry-leading turnaround time and world-class quality excellence.

The acquisition of this operation supports GE's growing Services network and expands the company's investments in Singapore, where GE operates several aerospace facilities. "The purchase of the remaining shares of ATI-Singapore allows us to better develop GE Aviation's repair technologies and work more closely with our customers to provide the best benefits to meet their needs," says David Joyce, GE Aviation president and chief executive officer.

GE has done everything possible to make this a seamless transition, with no interruption in service and complete transparency. "ATI is a world-class repair shop, with the latest technical equipment for HPC airfoil repairs. They have always maintained great relationships with their customers with their excellent service and quality," says Tom Gentile, vice president and general manager, GE Aviation, Services. "Those relationships remain as strong as ever following the acquisition. We will continue to grow both our GE and our external business by leveraging GE Aviation’s global sales team."

Serving a Wide Variety of Engine Lines
The ATI-Singapore facility was originally built to service the CF6* and CFM56* engine families. Through the years, the operation has expanded its services to include all GE commercial aviation, marine and industrial engines as well as Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell components. Today, the facility utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and technology to repair more than 2 million compressor airfoils annually.

The business continues to increase its portfolio of repair offerings and value-added customer services. Newer offerings include the operation's scrap replacement and end-gapping programs, which help streamline customers' supply chain and increase efficiencies. Additional capabilities include auto welding, CFM56 leading-edge chord restoration, CNC machining and the application of anti-erosion and anti-corrosion protective coatings.

With the full power of GE research and development behind them, the ATI-Singapore team will continue to optimize technology developments for compressor airfoils and other repairs executed at their facility."We are extremely pleased to have ATI join the GE Aviation, Services team. Their addition enhances our ability to provide outstanding repair technology and service to our customers,"
says Gentile.