Höganäs opens US surface coating center

Höganäs plans to open a new surface coating center in Houston, Texas, USA.

The 12,000 ft2 ArcX facility will offer application development in laser, plasma transferred arc (PTA) and thermal spray; material and process characterization; prototyping; lab capabilities and metallographic support; process optimization; troubleshooting and failure analysis; and training, the company said.

“Our new ArcX facility in the US is an important strategic move for Höganäs, particularly in North America with many OEMs driving forces to develop technological breakthroughs,” said Hans Keller, president surface and joining technologies.