/PRNewswire/ -- Firth Rixson, a major provider of forged and specialty metal products to the Aerospace industry, announced today the Grand Opening of Firth Rixson Forgings LLC, the Company's fourth closed die forging operation, located in Liberty County, GA. The announcement was made during a two day Customer Appreciation event held at the facility, attended by representatives from every major aero engine manufacturer worldwide, many of their partners, and significant industrial gas turbine producers.
The most significant expansion in the Company's history, the Firth Rixson Forgings LLC facility was custom designed and built to provide rotating components for aircraft engines, with applications ranging from regional jet to wide body aircraft, as well as land based turbines. The manufacturing process will take place in three separate buildings, dedicated respectively to pre forge, forge, and post forge activities, totaling 200,000 square feet of floor space. Modular construction within each of the building structures provides Firth Rixson Forgings LLC extraordinary flexibility in response to customer and market demand.
In announcing the opening of the facility, David C. Mortimer, CEO of Firth Rixson, said, "Firth Rixson has completed a decisive move in the Aerospace industry. Within one year of announcing its construction, Firth Rixson Forgings LLC is fully operational. The technical organization assembled for this facility is industry leading. Our facilities, equipment and installations are of world class caliber. Today, Firth Rixson advances its prominent position in the Aerospace industry by delivering a broadened service to our valued customers."
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Firth Rixson Announces the Grand Opening of its Georgia Based Aerospace Forging Facility
Monday, January 4, 2010
Firth Rixson Limited Announces the Construction of a Closed Die Manufacturing Facility in Georgia
/PRNewswire/ -- Firth Rixson Limited, a major provider of highly engineered forged and specialty metal products, announced today the most significant expansion in the Company's history, with the construction of a 200,000 square foot closed die forging operation in Liberty County, GA. The new site, Firth Rixson Forgings LLC, will become the Company's fourth closed die forging facility.
In announcing the construction of the facility, David C. Mortimer, CEO of Firth Rixson, said, "Firth Rixson Forgings LLC represents the continuation of Firth Rixson's strategic initiatives and growth plans. Our management and technical development approach consistently results in products that provide satisfaction to our customers, and operational results that satisfy our owners. We will leverage the synergy with our current closed die operations in the United Kingdom to offer our products and service to a broadened market. We are extremely pleased to expand our business in the United States."
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