Surface treatment specialist Bodycote adds S³P ADM® (austenitic, duplex, martensitic) to its range of services in the United States, expanding the company’s Specialty Stainless Steel Processes (S³P) portfolio and bringing advanced stainless steel surface hardening capability closer to North American customers.
The new US capability helps reduce transportation costs and tariff exposure for North American customers, while strengthening Bodycote’s global S³P network and adding operational resilience across its facilities.
The investment in ADM marks a significant expansion of Bodycote’s S³P offering at its facility in Mooresville, North Carolina. The new treatment vessel can accommodate components up to 79 inches (2 meters) in length and 47 inches (1.2 meters) in width, enabling the surface hardening of larger and heavier stainless steel parts than previously possible in North America in industries such as oil and gas, food and beverage, and medical technology.
“Demand is growing for stainless steel components that can deliver longer service life in harsh operating environments and to demanding standards, without introducing the risks associated with coatings. Bringing ADM capability to the US allows us to support customers locally, reduce lead times, and expand what is possible for larger stainless steel components across multiple industries,” explained Temitope Oluwafemi, Bodycote’s S³P Technical Manager, North America.