Amaero has expanded its manufacturing capacity after completing the commissioning of its third advanced Electrode Induction Melting Inert Gas Atomizer (EIGA Premium) ahead of schedule at its flagship facility in Tennessee.
In a news release, the company said the new atomizer increases its U.S. production platform for refractory and titanium alloy powders, bringing annual production capacity to approximately 200 tonnes for refractory alloys and 480 tonnes for titanium alloys.
Amaero stated that this positions it as the largest U.S.-based producer of spherical refractory and titanium alloy powders by capacity.
According to the company, one atomizer is dedicated to refractory alloys while two are dedicated to titanium alloys. The expanded capacity is intended to support demand from manufacturing sectors serving the defence, space, aerospace, nuclear and medical industries.
Amaero said it continues to undertake a comprehensive review of its processes, systems and facility safety measures following safety incidents in May. The review is being conducted with engineering consultancy Jensen Hughes, which specialises in safety and risk-based engineering, including metal dust hazards.
The company said planned remediation and improvements are ongoing, with titanium powder production expected to resume in July.
Amaero Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hank Holland said the company had prioritised safety while working to restore production.
“Following the safety incidents in May, we decided to pause titanium powder production to undertake a comprehensive process, system and facility safety review with planned remediation and improvements,” Holland said.
“Recognizing that our customers depend on Amaero for reliable and timely powder supply, Amaero, Jensen Hughes, engineers and consultants are working 7 day weeks to return to production as quickly as possible; however, we will take a ‘safety first’ approach. We expect that titanium production will re-start in July.”
The company also announced it has completed its three-year capital investment program, valued at approximately A$72 million, on schedule and within budget.
Amaero said the investment has strengthened its position in both powder production and powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP) manufacturing of near-net-shape components.
Further growth projects remain underway, including the installation of an argon recycling plant, scheduled for commissioning in the first quarter of 2027, and the commissioning of a fourth atomizer, expected in June 2027.
Amaero also confirmed it has completed its re-domiciliation to the United States ahead of schedule. The company said the move supports its plans for a potential U.S. initial public offering in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to market conditions.
Holland said shareholder support for the move reflected the company’s role in domestic manufacturing supply chains.
“We were gratified by the strong shareholder support for the re-domiciliation, as this will further Amaero’s market position as a leading U.S. company that is integral to domestic sovereign manufacturing and supply chains for mission-critical applications supporting defense, space, aerospace, nuclear, medical and industrial applications,” he said.
He added that the company’s investment strategy was designed to support future manufacturing growth opportunities.
“In response to demand pull, we acted boldly three years ago to establish the largest domestic production capacity for refractory and titanium alloy spherical powders,” Holland said.
‘“Amaero has established foundational production capabilities and scale that position the Company to integrate and co-locate adjacent manufacturing processes that result in a more modern, more resilient and more agile defense industrial base.”
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