SeAH Superalloy Technologies December Construction Update: Laboratory Milestones

Building Momentum in Temple: Construction and Laboratory Progress at SeAH Superalloy Technologies

December progress at SeAH Superalloy Technologies’ Temple, Texas campus reflects a clear shift from facility construction to operational readiness. Recent efforts have focused on bringing key laboratory systems online and advancing site and factory utilities that support future superalloy production. The laboratory is now equipped and operational, marking a major step as the facility advances toward daily operations.

Completed This Month

• Laboratory casework installation completed
• Laboratory handover punch walk completed
• Full laboratory equipment suite installed and operational
• Argon and compressed air gas loops installed and commissioned
• Oncor transformers and primary SeAH switchgear energized
• Installation and commissioning of 20-ton and 32/5-ton bridge cranes completed

These milestones strengthen on-site capabilities that support quality-first superalloy production.

Laboratory Progress and Capabilities

With casework complete, the handover punch walk closed out, and core systems running, the laboratory is positioned to support early analytical work and establish the quality foundation needed for future superalloy production. SeAH’s engineering and laboratory teams can now begin hands-on quality workflows while continuing to pursue formal accreditation.

Outfitted to support repeatable, high-confidence analysis, the laboratory provides direct engineering feedback as SeAH advances long-term process control and validation efforts. A dedicated preparation suite, including saws, grinders, and polishers, supports consistent sample preparation for laboratory analysis and reliable downstream elemental testing across a range of materials.

GD-MS: Chemical Purity Verification

The laboratory’s GD-MS system supports detailed chemical analysis, enabling verification of elemental composition and purity against customer requirements and internal quality standards. This capability strengthens quality assurance and supports ongoing accreditation preparation.

LECO Elemental Analyzers: Composition and Consistency

Multiple LECO elemental analyzers expand the lab’s ability to confirm the elemental composition of superalloy products. Together with other analytical tools, like the Optical Emission Spectrometer, they support an accurate and repeatable testing environment for product specification control.

Utilities Supporting Reliable Operation

Argon and compressed air gas loops support stable operating conditions for analytical instruments and preparation equipment, reinforcing laboratory readiness for consistent production operations.

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Facility Details

Site Infrastructure

Work across core utilities and campus infrastructure continues to support long-term operations and site integration:

• Sanitary line upgrade in progress in partnership with the City of Temple
• Installation of 3,200 feet of natural gas lines to the facility in progress in partnership with Atmos Gas
• Three cooling chillers installed
• Cooling water system piping bridge installations in progress
• Bulk Virgin Argon tank installed, 32,000 liquid gallons capacity
• Primary and secondary Argon vaporizers installed
  

Factory Building

Factory buildout progressed with continued electrical, dust collection, and equipment preparation work supporting future production systems.

• Electrical cabling from switchgear to distribution panels in progress
• Primary dust collection ductwork completed
• Atomizer decking installation in progress
• Mobile maintenance equipment delivered
• Maintenance panel offices delivered

‍Office Building

Office spaces continued moving toward completion, with key exterior and interior elements advancing across multiple areas.

• Main reception glass installed
• Facility window glass and glazing installed
• North and West exterior eyebrows installed
• Southwest Office Building nearing completion
• North Office approximately 60 percent complete

Looking Ahead

Our January focus will remain on final manufacturing system integration, commissioning, and readiness activities that support the transition into active facility use. With laboratory operations underway and factory systems continuing to advance, teams are well positioned to continue preparation in the months ahead.

“As we close out the year, it’s encouraging to see how much has been accomplished across the facility. From infrastructure to lab equipment installation, these milestones represent meaningful progress toward our long-term goals.”

— Jordan Ralph, Chief Operating Officer

It has been a strong year of progress at the Temple campus. From major construction activity to an operational laboratory, each phase reflects exceptional coordination and execution as we build a production-ready operation that supports customers globally.

A year-end recap video highlights how the site has evolved and the work underway as we enter the new year.