East Granby’s Joining Technologies Inc. has spun off its American Cladding Technologies division as a wholly owned subsidiary.
American Cladding, also in East Granby, provides laser metal deposition services.
The new company will continue to specialize in providing services to the waste-to-energy power production, aerospace, valve industries, as well as locomotives and industrial gas turbines.
In the cladding operation, lasers are used to deposit powdered metal onto the surface of metal items such as tubes that need a wear or corrosion resistant coating — an adaptable process with applications across many industries.
American Cladding will be fully operational by April 1, said Jeff Whittaker, president.
“This expansion will allow us to continue increasing both our capacity and our staff,” he said.
