Bodycote, the world\u2019s largest provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, is expanding its thermal spray coatings capability in the Middle East. Bodycote has entered into a partnership with Mathevon Group to develop the market in the region and, in particular, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
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The agreement brings together Bodycote\u2019s expertise in thermal spray coatings for the oil & gas industry and Mathevon\u2019s knowledge of the production of internal components of gate valves for oil & gas. Mathevon is a world-class provider of safety parts in stainless steel and superalloys, which are subject to severe service applications and has a long history of servicing oil & gas OEM supply chains.<\/p>\n
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Bodycote Vice President Operations of Surface Technology EMEA, Paul Jerram, said: \u201cBodycote is excited to be working with Mathevon to bring a more technically advanced surface treatment portfolio to customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. We are working closely with the Mathevon team to bring together superior technology and capabilities to address severe service applications. Working together, we can serve valve manufacturers to improve the longevity of their safety-critical products.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Mathevon Group CEO, Sebastien Jerinte, said: \u201cCollaborating with Bodycote is an important step in our ability to offer an increased level of service to our joint customers. By benefiting from Bodycote\u2019s expertise and years of development knowledge, we can offer our customers a more complete level of service to Saudi Aramco and the wider industry. In our new facility, based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, we are extremely happy to enter into this long-term agreement designed to bring the best services to our combined customer base.\u201dBodycote and Mathevon Group will be presenting their capabilities to customers throughout the region at upcoming tradeshows.<\/p>\n
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