Phoenix, Arizona – October 4, 2019 – Frontier Group, an Arizona-based provider of aerospace metal finishing services including NADCAP-accredited chemical processing, non-destructive testing, and welding, announced today the official reopening of its Phoenix chemical processing facilities. The company began a complete transformation of its Phoenix chemical processing area in 2018, with the objective of upgrading its facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and increasing capacity. Now complete, over $1.5 million was invested into the modernized chemical processing line.
Andrew
Furrer, President of Frontier Group, commented, “We’re thrilled to unveil our
new chemical processing line at our Phoenix facility. It was critical for us to
invest significant capital in the highest quality equipment and newest
technology available in the market to continue providing unrivalled service to our
long-standing customers. We look forward to showcasing our enhanced chemical
processing capabilities and supporting the aerospace industry with more
expertise than ever.”
Founded in
1979, Frontier Group was formed via the 2018 merger of two established
aerospace metal finishing companies, based in Phoenix, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ,
respectively. Today, Frontier Group employs 70 people and operates from both
locations with facilities that total more than 40,000 square feet of capacity.
This dual-location model, unique for the industry, allows the company to offer
its comprehensive services, including anodize, chem film, paint, passivation,
phosphate, non-destructive testing, and welding, across Arizona, southern
California and other states in the southwestern U.S.
Furrer
continued, “The renewed focus on chemical processing in Phoenix, in addition to
several planned and new service offerings for both facilities, positions Frontier
Group for further growth. With accelerated growth, we expect to expand our
employee base by more than 20% over the next 12 months. We’re excited by the
company’s prospects and eager to continue serving as a high-quality employer
both in Phoenix and Chino Valley.”
Frontier Group Launches New Chemical Processing Line
Phoenix, Arizona – October 4, 2019 – Frontier Group, an Arizona-based provider of aerospace metal finishing services including NADCAP-accredited chemical processing, non-destructive testing, and welding, announced today the official reopening of its Phoenix chemical processing facilities. The company began a complete transformation of its Phoenix chemical processing area in 2018, with the objective of upgrading its facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and increasing capacity. Now complete, over $1.5 million was invested into the modernized chemical processing line.
Andrew Furrer, President of Frontier Group, commented, “We’re thrilled to unveil our new chemical processing line at our Phoenix facility. It was critical for us to invest significant capital in the highest quality equipment and newest technology available in the market to continue providing unrivalled service to our long-standing customers. We look forward to showcasing our enhanced chemical processing capabilities and supporting the aerospace industry with more expertise than ever.”
Founded in 1979, Frontier Group was formed via the 2018 merger of two established aerospace metal finishing companies, based in Phoenix, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ, respectively. Today, Frontier Group employs 70 people and operates from both locations with facilities that total more than 40,000 square feet of capacity. This dual-location model, unique for the industry, allows the company to offer its comprehensive services, including anodize, chem film, paint, passivation, phosphate, non-destructive testing, and welding, across Arizona, southern California and other states in the southwestern U.S.
Furrer continued, “The renewed focus on chemical processing in Phoenix, in addition to several planned and new service offerings for both facilities, positions Frontier Group for further growth. With accelerated growth, we expect to expand our employee base by more than 20% over the next 12 months. We’re excited by the company’s prospects and eager to continue serving as a high-quality employer both in Phoenix and Chino Valley.”
FutureWeld and Frontier Techni-Kote Industries Announce Merger
Phoenix, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ – FutureWeld Co., Inc. (“FutureWeld”) and Frontier Techni-Kote Industries, LLC (“FTK”) today announced that the companies have agreed to merge and form Frontier Group, Inc. (“Frontier Group” or the “Company”).
The merger represents the combination of two leading companies in the southwestern U.S. aerospace metal finishing industry. Founded in 1979 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, FutureWeld has been one of the few independent aerospace metal finishing companies to be Nadcap accredited to offer chemical processing, non-destructive testing and welding services. Founded in 1994 and based in Chino Valley, Arizona, FTK has had a long-standing reputation for providing best-in-class chemical processing services to aerospace and other customers throughout Arizona and other states in the southwestern U.S.
Andrew Furrer, President of Frontier Group, commented, “The combination of FutureWeld and FTK to form Frontier Group marks the coming together of two market leaders who together have more than 60 years of experience serving the aerospace and other industries. We’re thrilled to offer our joint customers more capabilities, faster delivery and a higher level of expertise as a result of the merger. We will continue to make investments in our own business to ensure that we continue providing the highest levels of service in the industry.”
Furrer continued, “No other metal finishing supplier in Arizona can match Frontier Group’s breadth of comprehensive services, including anodize, chem film, paint, passivation, phosphate, non-destructive testing, welding and more. As one of the few independent metal finishing providers in Arizona, our only focus is to provide the best service to our customers. We look forward to adding additional services and expertise to support our current and future customers.”
Key highlights of the combination include: