Tiangong International Joins Forces with UK's Bodycote to Expand Global Footprint in Powder Metallurgy Materials
2026-02-12
Tiangong International Joins Forces with UK's Bodycote to Expand Global Footprint in Powder Metallurgy MaterialsRecently, Tiangong International welcomed a delegation from Bodycote, led by its Corporate Growth President, Baris Telseren. Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of Tiangong International, cordially received the guests, and the two parties engaged in in-depth discussions regarding future strategic cooperation.As a global leader in heat treatment and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology, Bodycote's operations span high-end manufacturing sectors including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and medical industries. With 150 facilities across 21 countries, Bodycote is one of the first global suppliers to provide heat treatment services to the aviation industry. The company possesses world-leading expertise in HIP technology and service capabilities. Its equipment, equipped with advanced precision temperature control and pressure regulation systems, can significantly enhance the strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and service life of metal components.Tiangong International has been deeply engaged in the materials sector for over 40 years, establishing a complete powder metallurgy industry chain covering smelting, atomized powder production, and end-user applications. The company has also made forward-looking strategic deployments in emerging fields such as new energy vehicles and nuclear fusion energy. Currently, its subsidiary, Jiangsu Tiangong Xinzhi Materials Co., Ltd., is planning a second-phase powder metallurgy project, which includes the addition of five new HIP units. Bodycote's visit was therefore highly timely. The two parties, adopting a highly open approach, thoroughly explored future business expansion plans in the aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.By combining their core strengths, Tiangong International and Bodycote aim to create a powerful synergy. This collaboration is expected to achieve mutual benefits in the fields of powder metallurgy and heat treatment, forging a new model of coordinated development integrating "technology + production capacity + market." This open dialogue has deepened the strategic cooperation consensus between the two parties and clarified new directions and pathways for business expansion. They plan to achieve comprehensive synergy in both domestic and international powder metallurgy and heat treatment operations, further enhancing their service capabilities for end-users. Together, they are committed to driving the international transformation of China's high-end manufacturing industry and injecting new momentum into the development of the global high-end manufacturing sector....