John Sims

A manufacturer of power systems for aviation and other industries recently announced that it has extended its Long-Term Purchase Agreement (LTPA) with a global specialty metals company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Rotating disc quality specialty materials will be supplied to Rolls-Royce for their Trent engine family by Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI). The LTPA extends Rolls-Royce and ATI’s agreement through 2029.

“We are very pleased to have signed another long-term agreement with ATI for disc quality nickel alloys,” said Warrick Matthews, Executive Vice President, Procurement and Installations Supply Chain, Rolls-Royce. “Rolls-Royce’s supply chain requires on-time delivery of the highest quality materials. ATI’s track record of cost, quality and delivery performance has been a key consideration in award of this contract. This new contract provides an opportunity for Rolls-Royce and ATI to further develop their relationship and to enjoy engine production and services volume growth.”

“We are pleased to extend our long-standing relationship with Rolls-Royce, partnering with them on the development of next-generation jet engines and supporting their legacy jet engine supply chain,” said Robert S. Wetherbee, ATI’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This agreement reliably secures Rolls-Royce’s supply of critical materials for their innovative engine portfolio for the next ten years.”

“This agreement covers the production of a wide range of critical products used to make Rolls-Royce’s next-generation jet engines as well as spare parts for in-service engines. It supports ATI’s market-leading alloy development and broad production capabilities, including our iso-thermal forging operations,” said John Sims, Executive Vice President, High-Performance Materials and Components Segment. “In recognition of ATI’s commitment to innovation, quality and operational reliability, Rolls-Royce awarded ATI a majority share of all materials covered under this LTPA. We are honored to support Rolls-Royce as they work to confidently deliver on this unprecedented aerospace ramp.”