GEA-Ellisville coatings work

DANBURY, Conn. – Praxair Surface Technologies Inc. and GE Aviation announced the formal creation of PG Technologies LLC, a joint venture. PST and its subsidiary will hold the majority interest with GEA and its subsidiary holding the remainder. PGT will focus on development, support and application of specialized coatings tailored for GEA’s and CFM International’s current and future engine models, including the GE9X and LEAP engines. CFMI is a 50-50 joint venture firm between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines of France. Coating operations for PGT will be based in Ellisville, Miss., Indianapolis, Ind., and Singapore. (Source: Business Wire 10/17/16)