

On the 1st March 2008 Bodycote plc acquired Plasma & Thermal Coatings Ltd.
Plasma and Thermal Coatings Ltd is a leader in the field of thermal spraying, providing high quality HVOF and Plasma Coating services to the engineering sector.
The acquisition delivers market synergy particularly in the oil and gas markets, in the provision of surface coating services. The acquisition will provide geographical and logistical benefits for all customers of the enlarged operation.
Both Bodycote and Plasma and Thermal Coatings Ltd have for many years followed a quality led marketing policy and there is a strong similarity in terms of quality accreditations and customer bases.