6K Additive reports 57% increase in nickel-based powder sales
6K Additive, a division of 6K, based in North Andover, Massachusetts, USA, has released its report for the period ended March 31, 2026, highlighting continued growth in revenue, expanding customer demand, and progress on strategic initiatives. The company reported quarterly net sales of $6.2 million for Q1 2026, representing an 88% increase compared to Q1 2025 and a 10% rise over Q4 2025.
Revenue from Powder Products totalled $4.0 million in Q1 2026, doubling year-on-year and increasing 5% compared to the previous quarter. Order intake rose by 46% over Q4 2025, resulting in a backlog of $7.0 million at quarter end. Growth was driven in part by a 57% increase in nickel-based product sales across defence, contract manufacturing, and OEM markets.
During the quarter, 6K Additive entered into several strategic agreements for its powder products, including a long-term feedstock agreement with Siemens Energy, preferred supplier status with AGF Defcom, and a $1.1 million order for a nickel 718 superalloy powder from a major OEM.
The company’s Alloy Products segment generated $2.2 million in revenue, marking a 70% increase compared to Q1 2025 and a 22% rise over Q4 2025. Order intake exceeded $1.5 million, increasing the backlog to $2.7 million. This growth was attributed to newly secured supply agreements for 2026, additional spot orders, and strengthening demand for aluminium alloys in the automotive and aerospace sectors.
6K Additive also announced the groundbreaking of an expansion project at its Burgettstown, Pennsylvania manufacturing campus. The development is supported by a $23.4 million award under the US Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III programme.
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In addition, the company was awarded a $1.95 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract through the Defense Logistics Agency, focused on the domestic production of titanium, tungsten, niobium, and nickel powders. This award was subsequently increased to $3.9 million in early April 2026.
During the quarter, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler visited the Burgettstown facility, observing the company’s proprietary process for converting scrap, turnings, and end-of-life components into metal powders. According to the company, the visit highlighted its position as a domestic supplier of Additive Manufacturing feedstock, supporting efforts to reduce US reliance on foreign-controlled materials.
“Our performance in the first quarter of 2026 demonstrates 6KA’s increasing market penetration underpinned by what we consider to be a superior value proposition such as our circular product and services offering,” stated 6K Additive CEO Frank Roberts. ”With a 46% increase in powder order intake and $6.2M in revenue, we are seeing our vision for a sustainable, high-performance manufacturing transition into large-scale commercial reality.”
