Machine producing blisks for aircraft engines and power generating turbines
Liechti Engineering AG specializes in 5-axis milling machines designed to produce blades and blisks for aircraft engines and power generating turbines.
Machine producing blades for aircraft engines and power generating turbines
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has acquired Liechti Engineering AG, Langnau/BE (Switzerland). The company specializes in 5-axis milling machines designed to produce blades and blisks for aircraft engines and power generating turbines.
"With more than 10,000 planes in the order books, aircraft production is planned to stay strong for the foreseeable future and so is the demand for engine parts. The acquisition of Liechti Engineering AG will allow GF Machining Solutions to significantly strengthen its presence in this promising market sector," said a company spokesperson.
Over the last 10 years, GF Machining Solutions acted as a supplier for Liechti. Their competences and product ranges are complementary. The current management under Ralph Liechti will remain in place and the company continues to operate out of its present premises in Langnau/BE. The two parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price and further details of the transaction.
"Liechti Engineering AG brings a wealth of know-how and a well-established reputation for high performance and superior service for its customers," said Yves Serra, CEO of GF. "Together, the two companies offer a wide array of technologies for the production of aircraft engine parts as well as a worldwide sales and service organization to support its customers."
For more information contact:
Gisbert Ledvon
GF Machining Solutions
560 Bond St.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4224
800-CTC-1EDM
gisbert.ledvon@us.gfac.com
www.gfac.com/us