Bodycote, the Macclesfield-based heat treatment and thermal processing giant, announced the acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, an aerospace and defence focused heat treatment provider based in Cranston, Rhode Island, for $8 million.

“Spectrum brings well established Nadcap-accredited capabilities in the Northeast US, spanning a range of high-quality Precision Heat Treatment processes,” said Bodycote.

“The acquisition increases Bodycote’s exposure to the growing Aerospace & Defence market in North America.

“In conjunction with the ongoing Optimise programme and the disposal of ten automotive and industrial focused sites in France (completed in November 2025), this acquisition demonstrates our ongoing focus on improving the quality of the Group’s portfolio and increasing exposure to structurally higher growth markets.”