Arcam subsidiary and world's largest producer of titanium powder for additive manufacturing, Advanced Powders & Coatings (AP&C), has opened the doors to a new facility in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada.
As AP&C’s second plant in the region, the new manufacturing facility is set to become one of the largest employers in the area and emphasises the continued growth of the company, which has quadrupled in size over the last two years.
Acquired under the GE Additive vertical last year, AP&C has invested a total of $31 million in this automated plant which offers a production capacity of 750 tons, and eventually 1,250 tons at full capacity.
"Our new facility represents a new and inspiring phase for Arcam and GE Additive, and a major step for AP&C at a time when we strive to respond to the growing demand for Additive Manufacturing," Alain Dupont, President of AP&C, explained. "We are very pleased that the factory was delivered on time and on budget, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our team who led the development project. We are also especially thankful to our investors and partners without whom this accomplishment could not have been possible.”
"The need for high end titanium powder is driven by the fast growth and adoption of Additive Manufacturing. Arcam, AP&C and GE Additive are determined to serve the industry through cost efficient solutions thus converting traditional manufacturing into Additive Manufacturing. A requisite is to offer highest quality powder for production at competitive cost and sufficient volumes'", Magnus René, CEO of Arcam commented. "The new production facility is a significant commitment to the business and growth strategies for the future.”
The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by Arcam and GE executives along with Per Sjögren, Swedish Ambassador to Canada, Ms. Christine St-Pierre, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Ms. Linda Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Rivière-des-Milles-Îles, and Mr. Pierre Charron, Mayor of Saint-Eustache.
The new facility was supported with guidance and funding from Canada Economic Development, Montréal International, Investissement Québec and the Quebec Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation.
