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PTC Industries Ltd, a leading player in the titanium sector, has acquired a hot rolling mill to expand its manufacturing of titanium alloy plates and sheets, primarily targeting the aerospace and defence industries. This strategic move strengthens PTC's position in the global titanium market by enabling the production of high-quality materials essential for critical applications.
The hot rolling mill will be seamlessly integrated into PTC's upcoming Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow, part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). This state-of-the-art facility is poised to become the world's largest titanium recycling and remelting center, ensuring a consistent supply of raw materials for the new mill.
With this acquisition, PTC achieves full vertical integration across the titanium alloy product value chain, encompassing everything from ingots and billets to bars, rods, castings, and now plates and sheets. This comprehensive capability, unique on a global scale, positions PTC to optimize its profitability and margins while contributing to India's "Make in India" initiative.
The hot rolling technology is particularly significant as it enables the production of thinner titanium sheets, vital for aerospace and defence applications such as aircraft wings, marine engineering components, and corrosion-resistant ship parts.
PTC's investment in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure at its Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow underscores its commitment to meeting the increasing demand for high-performance titanium alloys while upholding the highest quality standards.
