6K Additive secures Nickel 718 powder supply deal with Addman valued at up to $10.8M
6K Additive, a division of 6K, based in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, USA, and Addman Group, Fort Myers, Florida, USA, have announced a 30-month long-term supply agreement valued at between $8.1 million and $10.8 million.
Under the agreement, 6K Additive will supply Nickel 718 alloy powder to support Addman’s production requirements in the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. The agreement also includes dedicated stocking support and provides scope for additional business between the companies.
A structured revert buy-back programme will see 6K Additive purchase revert powder from Addman and process it into new powder using its proprietary UniMelt microwave plasma process.
6K Additive states that its UniMelt technology can convert revert materials, including used powder, into spherical metal powders such as titanium, nickel and refractory metals. The company says this approach can reduce reliance on foreign supply chains while supporting domestic production for critical applications.
“This agreement is a natural evolution of the long-standing relationship and trust between our two organisations,” stated Frank Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of 6K Additive.
“By transforming Addman’s revert into high-performance metal powder, we’re demonstrating that upcycled feedstock can deliver the quality required for demanding Additive Manufacturing applications. Our process produces highly spherical powder that supports repeatable printing, improved part quality, and reliable mechanical performance. At the same time, we’re aligned with the nation’s priorities by keeping critical materials within the US supply chain and lowering total cost of ownership for the end-user through our powder buy-back programme. This is a powerful model for resilient, domestic advanced manufacturing,” Roberts continued.
