Sheffield Forgemasters wins key US contract
Sheffield Forgemasters International (SFIL) has won a $6.2 million contract to supply crucial castings for service in the US Navy submarine fleet.
The contract will see SFIL deliver 84 castings, to General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation, the company responsible for the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the US Navy.
SFIL won the order based on its working relationship with Electric Boat Corporation and its unparalleled history of supplying high specification steel castings for both the US and the UK Navy submarine programmes.
Work to create the castings starts with the process of establishing specific material characteristics and goes to SFIL's Melt Shop under the new directorship of world leading metallurgist, Dr Martin Novak. The first casting is expected to be poured in September 2014.
SFIL has been a supplier to Electric Boat Corporation for six years and has also been a key components supplier to the UK Navy's submarine defence programme for more than 30 years.
