Aug 9 2013
Ellison Surface Technologies, Inc. (EST) marked the beginning of construction of its newest coating and special process facility in Guaymas, Mexico on Wednesday during a special Groundbreaking Ceremony in the Roca Fuerte Industrial Park, one of Mexico's fastest growing cluster for aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturing.
The event was highlighted by a special address from Mr. Guillermo Padres Elias, Governor of the State of Sonora. Also on hand were distinguished guests Mr. Moises Gomez Reyna, Secretary of Economy for Sonora and Mr. Otto Claussen, Mayor of the City of Guaymas.
Ellison Surface Technologies announced its plans to open a new thermal spray coating and special process facility during the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show. The Guaymas facility marks Ellison's fourth and latest expansion project in the past 12 months, including new facilities in Rutland, Vermont and Bromont, Quebec as well as a 22,000 square foot expansion in Hebron, Kentucky.
"This expansion into Mexico is a principal part of our long-term strategic initiatives," said C. Michael Ellison, President and CEO of Ellison Surface Technologies. "We look forward to being an integral part of the growing aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturing hub in Sonora."
About Ellison Surface Technologies
Founded in 1986 in Hebron, Kentucky, Ellison Surface Technologies is an expert provider of thermal spray coating and special processes to many of the world's largest manufacturers of aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine components. Headquartered in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, EST operates coating facilities across the United States and in Canada.