Investment to significantly increase the facility's output
yield of turbine disks and headcount
SINGAPORE, Feb. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Singapore Airshow) -- Pratt
& Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced a
$20 million investment to grow its
manufacturing capacity in Singapore for the production of Pratt &
Whitney GTF™ engine high pressure turbine (HPT) disks. The capacity
expansion is expected to increase the facility's
workforce by more than 10% over the next two years.
Pratt & Whitney's Singapore
facility currently produces 2,400 turbine disks annually, and the
expansion is expected to increase annual output yield of the disks
by approximately 45% by January 2026.
The expansion will also improve the facility's capacity to intake
raw materials, maintain inventory, and keep production and
deliveries on schedule.
"This is a critical expansion to enable us to keep pace
with the fleet of GTF engines and high-pressure turbine disks. With
this latest development we are focused on automation and
connectivity as part of our commitment to Industry 4.0 principles
that aim to enhance operational efficiency and productivity," said
Marc Paquet, general manager for
P&W NGPF Manufacturing Company Singapore Pte Ltd.
Pratt & Whitney's Singapore
manufacturing facility achieved full operational capability in
June 2023, and plays a key role in
the company's production of critical components for the GTF™ engine
family. The facility uses wall-to-wall closed-door machining and
actively integrates the latest technology and automation into the
manufacturing process.
The 20,500 square meter facility produces hybrid metallic
fan blades and highly complex turbine components. The Singapore facility, a joint
venture between Pratt & Whitney and Hanwha Aerospace Co.,
Ltd., is the second Pratt & Whitney
fan blade and HPT disk production facility in the world, playing a
critical role in supporting customer needs in Asia Pacific and beyond.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn
more, visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With
more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $68.9
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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corporatepr@rtx.com
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