Trac Precision Solutions, a subsidiary of PTC Industries, has signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Coolbrook Oy. This collaboration focuses on the machining and manufacture of components for Coolbrook’s transformative RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) technology, designed to electrify high-temperature industrial processes up to 1700°C. The five-year framework positions Trac as the preferred machining partner, supporting industrial decarbonization and clean technology expansion for PTC.
Strategic Collaboration for Industrial Decarbonization
PTC Industries Limited announced today, March 10, 2026, that its subsidiary, Trac Precision Solutions Limited (“Trac”), has entered into a strategic, multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Coolbrook Oy. Coolbrook is a technology firm focused on decarbonizing major industrial sectors such as steel, cement, and petrochemicals.
The collaboration centers on supporting the manufacture of components for Coolbrook’s groundbreaking RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) technology. The RDH™ system is capable of reaching temperatures up to 1700°C, offering a pathway to replace fossil fuel combustion and significantly reduce CO2 emissions across energy-intensive industries.
Trac’s Role and Scope of Work
Under the structured framework, Coolbrook has designated Trac as its preferred machining partner for aerofoil machining. This engagement is critical for supporting the manufacture of first-generation RDH™ units and subsequent industrial scale-up.
The strategic scope established by the MoU includes:
- Manufacture of selected first-generation RotoDynamic Heater™ components.
- Integrated Design for Manufacture (DfM) collaboration to optimize scalability.
- Alignment with Coolbrook’s commercial and technology deployment roadmap.
- A long-term production partnership horizon set for five years.
By engaging early in the design stage, Trac aims to enhance manufacturability and production efficiency for large-scale industrialization.
Leadership Commentary
Liam Bevington, Managing Director, Trac Precision Solutions, stated that Coolbrook’s decision reflects confidence in Trac’s precision engineering capability and manufacturing discipline, focusing on delivering scalable, high-integrity machining solutions.
Joonas Rauramo, CEO, Coolbrook, highlighted that this partnership is essential for accelerating growth as the focus shifts from technology validation to full commercial deployment, leveraging Trac’s expertise in early-stage manufacturability.
Sachin Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, PTC Industries Limited, reinforced that the collaboration aligns with the Group’s strategy of building enduring partnerships around advanced, future-oriented technologies, thereby expanding Trac’s participation in high-impact global value chains.
Strategic Implications for PTC Group
This agreement signals several strategic advantages for PTC Industries:
- A decisive Entry into Industrial Electrification and Decarbonisation Manufacturing.
- Deepened Engineering Integration through collaborative Design for Manufacture.
- Medium-term Production Visibility within a scaling Clean Technology Program.
- Strengthened Presence within Sustainable Global Industrial Supply Chains.
Although the MoU is non-binding in nature (excluding confidentiality provisions), it creates a structured five-year framework intended to support long-term manufacturing collaboration.
About the Companies
About Coolbrook
Coolbrook is pioneering industrial decarbonization. Its RDH™ technology provides carbon-free process heating for industries like iron and steel, cement, and chemicals, with the potential to cut up to 2.4 billion tons (30%) of annual CO2 emissions in heavy industry when implemented at scale.
About PTC Industries Limited
PTC Industries Limited is a manufacturer of precision metal components with a legacy spanning over six decades. Through its subsidiary Aerolloy Technologies, it specializes in titanium and superalloy castings for aerospace applications. The Group is expanding its capabilities via investments in its Strategic Materials Technology Complex (SMTC).
About Trac Precision Solutions Limited
Trac Precision Solutions Limited is a UK-based, wholly owned subsidiary of PTC Industries, specializing in high-precision components for aerospace, defence, and emerging clean technology sectors, utilizing advanced manufacturing processes for mission-critical solutions.
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