PTC Industries Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of high-performance materials and precision-engineered components for aerospace and defence, has received a landmark Purchase Order from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The order involves post-cast operations to manufacture Single Crystal ‘Ready-to-Fit’ Turbine Blades, a capability possessed by only a select few organizations globally.
The announcement was made during the Lokarpan Ceremony of the Titanium & Superalloys Materials Plant at PTC’s Strategic Materials Technology Complex (SMTC) in Lucknow, in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. This marks the first time an Indian company has been entrusted with advanced post-cast operations including machining, grinding, brazing, vacuum heat treatment, thermal barrier coating, and powder vapor deposition of single crystal turbine blades.
This milestone strengthens the strategic collaboration between GTRE and PTC Industries and reflects the Government of India’s vision for self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The order highlights GTRE’s confidence in PTC’s expertise in advanced casting, heat treatment, and precision machining for mission-critical aerospace components capable of performing under extreme temperatures and stress.
The execution of this order will leverage PTC’s advanced manufacturing infrastructure in India, supported by the end-to-end process capabilities of its UK-based subsidiary, Trac Precision Solutions, ensuring seamless delivery of ready-to-fit single crystal turbine blades and vanes. Over the years, PTC Industries has emerged as a trusted partner for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, DRDO, and BrahMos, while also exporting titanium and superalloy castings to global OEMs including Safran, Dassault Aviation, BAE Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries.
The award of this order underscores India’s progress toward achieving full indigenous capability in advanced materials and propulsion systems. It represents a significant step in the nation’s ambition to design, develop, and deliver its own aero-engines, further strengthening India’s position in the global aerospace sector.
