Trac Precision Solutions Limited, part of the PTC Industries Group, has signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finland-based technology company CoolbrookOy to collaborate on the machining and manufacture of components for Coolbrook’sRotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) technology. The agreement establishes a structured framework under which Coolbrook intends to appoint Trac as its preferred machining partner for aerofoil components used in RDH units. The collaboration will support the production of first-generation systems and contribute to future industrial-scale deployment of the technology.
The partnership will also involve early-stage design collaboration to ensure manufacturability and production readiness. Trac will work closely with Coolbrook’s engineering teams on Design for Manufacture (DfM) initiatives aimed at improving scalability, manufacturing efficiency and long-term production reliability.
Coolbrook’s RDH technology is designed to electrify high-temperature industrial processes that traditionally rely on fossil fuel combustion. The system can generate temperatures of up to 1700°C and is intended for use in sectors such as steel, cement, petrochemicals and chemicals. By replacing combustion-based heating with electrically driven technology, the solution offers the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries.
As the technology moves from development to commercial deployment, reliable manufacturing capability will play a key role in scaling production globally. The collaboration with Trac aims to establish the precision manufacturing capacity needed to support that expansion.
Liam Bevington, Managing Director of Trac Precision Solutions, said the agreement demonstrates confidence in the company’s precision engineering capabilities. He noted that as the RDH technology advances toward global implementation, Trac will focus on delivering reliable and scalable machining solutions capable of supporting large-scale industrial deployment.
Joonas Rauramo, Chief Executive Officer of Coolbrook, said the partnership represents an important step in the commercial rollout of the RotoDynamic Heater technology. He added that establishing strong manufacturing partnerships is essential as the company moves from technology validation to broader market adoption.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen Trac’s presence in emerging industrial electrification and clean technology manufacturing markets. The framework also aligns with the PTC Industries Group’s strategy of expanding into advanced manufacturing segments that support global industrial decarbonisation efforts.
While the MoU is non-binding except for certain provisions, it outlines a five-year cooperation framework intended to support long-term collaboration as the RDH technology progresses toward commercial production and large-scale adoption. Trac Precision Solutions is a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of PTC Industries Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of high-performance metal components. Based in the UK, Trac specialises in precision machining and casting for aerospace, defence, and power generation applications. With deep expertise in complex parts such as turbine blades and vanes, Trac supports engine programmes for leading OEMs globally.
PTC Industries, through its subsidiary Aerolloy Technologies, also manufactures titanium and superalloy castings for the aerospace sector. The Group is currently investing in a state-of-the-art Strategic Materials Technology Complex (SMTC) to expand capabilities in advanced materials and near-net-shape components for mission-critical applications.
