Bodycote plc

Bodycote plc is a leading provider of heat treatment, metal joining, hot isostatic pressing, and coatings services worldwide. Headquartered in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, the company specializes in thermal processing solutions that enhance material properties for demanding applications across key industries. It operates through two primary divisions: Aerospace, Defence & Energy (ADE), which supports aerospace, defence, power generation, and oil and gas sectors with advanced treatments for high-performance components; and Automotive & General Industrial (AGI), serving automotive, construction, machine building, medical, and transportation industries. Founded in 1923 as a textile business and evolving through strategic acquisitions like HIP Ltd in 1991 and Lindberg Corporation in 2000, Bodycote plc has established itself as a global leader in metallurgical services. With approximately 4,439 employees and a focus on innovation in specialist thermal technologies, it plays a critical role in improving durability, performance, and reliability of engineered materials in industrial manufacturing. Bodycote plc maintains a strong presence in the FTSE 250 Index, underscoring its significance in the specialty industrial machinery sector.