What Linde Advanced Material Technologies does

Linde Advanced Material Technologies (Linde AMT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc, incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, that supplies advanced materials and surface-engineering technologies to industrial customers. The business operates four product divisions: Atomization (gas-atomized metal powders for additive manufacturing, slurries, specialty ceramics and thermal spray powders under the TRUFORM, TRU2SPEC and VIGA brands, including the NASA-licensed GRX-810 high-temperature alloy); Global Coating Services (application of proprietary thermal spray coatings for aerospace, oil & gas, power generation and primary metals components); Coating Equipment & Services (TAFA, D-Gun, LOXPLATE, EXOGARD, TRIBOMET and, following the December 2025 acquisition, Kermetico HVAF systems and Genie products); and Electronics (sputtering targets and specialty ceramics for semiconductor manufacturing). Technology differentiators include proprietary detonation-gun and plasma-spray deposition methods, EBPVD thermal barrier coatings supplied to GE Aerospace through the PG Technologies joint venture, and VIGA atomization that yields high-purity spherical powders.

Name

Linde Advanced Material Technologies

Legal name

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://linde-amt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies (Linde AMT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc, supplies thermal spray coatings, gas-atomized metal powders, sputtering targets, and related coating equipment to aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, primary metals, electronics, and automotive customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Industrial Coatings & Metal Powders

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

Keywords

• Thermal spray coatings
• Metal additive manufacturing powders
• Gas atomization technology
• Advanced surface engineering
• Sputtering target materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Advanced Materials and Coatings: Sale of high-performance coating solutions, thermal spray powders, and advanced materials used in aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, and primary metals industries. Revenue generated through direct enterprise sales of proprietary coating materials and processed components.
2. Coating Equipment Sales: Sale and distribution of thermal spray coating equipment including HVAF systems, TAFA® torches, and Genie® products through the acquisition of Kermetico's Equipment Division. Equipment sales include integrated systems and support services.
3. Global Coating Services: Providing coating application services to protect and extend the life of manufactured components. Services include application of protective coatings using various thermal spray technologies and processes.
4. Licensing Royalties (NASA GRX-810): Revenue from licensing agreement with NASA for GRX-810 alloy metal powder, enabling Linde AMT to market and sell the revolutionary high-strength alloy to the additive manufacturing market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Linde Advanced Material Technologies supplies thermal spray coatings, brazing and diffusion treatments, and metal powders for additive manufacturing to industrial customers worldwide. Its portfolio is organized across four divisions — Atomization (AM powders, slurries, specialty ceramics, thermal spray powders), Global Coating Services (applied protective coatings for aviation, oil & gas, power generation, and primary metals), Equipment (thermal spray coating systems and support), and Electronics (sputtering targets) — supplemented by the PG Technologies joint venture with GE Aerospace for aerospace engine coatings.

Product overview

Linde Advanced Material Technologies (Linde AMT) offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced material technologies organized across four core divisions: Atomization (producing metal powders for additive manufacturing, slurries, specialty ceramics, and thermal spray powders), Global Coating Services (providing protective coatings for aviation, oil & gas, power generation, and primary metals), Equipment (thermal spray coating systems and support services), and Electronics (sputtering targets for semiconductors). Key product lines include TRUFORM™ gas-atomized metal powders and TRU2SPEC™ custom formulation services; proprietary coating technologies such as EXOGARD™ (chrome replacement), LOXPLATE™ (cold spray), TRIBOMET™ (electroplating), and D-GUN™ (detonation gun); TAFA® thermal spray equipment; and GV50H coatings for oil & gas. Through its PG Technologies joint venture with GE Aerospace, Linde AMT provides specialized aero engine coatings. The company also recently acquired Kermetico's HVAF thermal spray systems portfolio and holds licensing rights to NASA's GRX-810 high-temperature alloy powder. Metal powder offerings span nickel, cobalt, copper, iron, titanium, and tungsten carbide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRUFORM: Metal powder brand engineered for additive manufacturing applications with optimal flowability, consistent particle size distribution, and high purity.
• TRU2SPEC
• EXOGARD
• D-Gun
• LOXPLATE
• TRIBOMET
• TAFA
• PG Technologies (PGT)

Products and services

• Atomization (AM Powders, Slurries, Specialty Ceramics, Thermal Spray Powders) Advanced atomized metal powders, slurries, specialty ceramics, and thermal spray powders engineered to precise specifications for coating and additive manufacturing customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial sectors.
• Global Coating Services Applied protective coatings services using proprietary thermal spray technologies (D-Gun, plasma spray variants, LOXPLATE, EXOGARD, TRIBOMET) to extend the life of manufactured components across aviation, oil & gas, power generation, and primary metals industries.
• Coating Equipment & Services Thermal spray coating systems, training, education, support and customized configurations designed to maximize operational performance, including TAFA® torches, integrated systems, and equipment support services backed by a global support network.
• Electronics (Sputtering Targets) Highly specialized sputtering target materials and thin-film deposition solutions for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers requiring high-purity materials for critical electronic components.
• PG Technologies (PGT) Aerospace Coatings Joint venture with GE Aerospace applying specialized engine coatings including electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) thermal barrier coatings, platinum aluminide, aluminide, corrosion, HVAF, suspension plasma spray, and air plasma spray for aero engine programs such as LEAP.
• EXOGARD™ Coating Process Environmentally friendly coating process for steel mill work rolls that delivers dense, thin, and smooth wear and corrosion protection equivalent to or better than hard chrome plating, eliminating toxic chemicals and reducing waste.
• LOXPLATE™ Cold Spray Process Advanced cold spraying technology that delivers high-performance metallic coatings with supersonic precision while avoiding thermal stress on the substrate.
• TRUFORM™ Metal Powders Proprietary gas-atomized metal powders engineered specifically for additive manufacturing applications, offering excellent flowability, consistent particle size distribution, and high purity.
• TRU2SPEC™ Precision Powder Formulation Custom powder formulation service that tailors metal powders to specific customer requirements for unique additive manufacturing and coating applications.
• GRX-810 Alloy Metal Powder NASA-developed and licensed revolutionary alloy metal powder that is twice as strong as conventional additive manufacturing alloys, with over 1,000 times more durability and double the oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, marketed by Linde AMT for aerospace and other high-temperature applications.
• TAFA® Thermal Spray Systems High-performance thermal spray equipment including atmospheric plasma spray (APS), cascaded APS, high-velocity APS, shrouded APS, suspension plasma spray (SPS), and low pressure plasma spray (LPPS) systems used across aerospace, automotive, and energy applications.
• D-GUN™ (Detonation Gun) Thermal Spray Technology Proprietary thermal spray technology using controlled detonations to accelerate molten coating particles to supersonic velocities, creating extremely dense coatings with minimal porosity and exceptional adhesion strength.
• GV50H Coating Solution Advanced coating solution trusted for effectiveness and reliability in gate and seat applications for oil & gas, including subsea and surface operations, delivered through Linde AMT and licensed facility partner Mathevon Middle East.
• Kermetico HVAF Thermal Spray Systems High Velocity Air Fuel (HVAF) thermal spray coating systems acquired from Kermetico Inc., integrated into Linde AMT's Equipment Division alongside TAFA® and Genie® products for industrial coating applications.
• TRIBOMET™ Electroplating Process Electroplating metal coating process that enhances durability and precision of manufactured components.
• Nickel Powder High-purity nickel powder with excellent corrosion resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity, and ferromagnetic properties for aerospace, battery, and catalyst applications.
• Cobalt Powder High-performance cobalt powder with exceptional magnetic properties, high-temperature stability, and wear resistance for superalloys, batteries, and wear-resistant coatings.
• Copper Powder High-quality spherical copper powders for additive manufacturing, offering excellent thermal and electrical conductivity for aerospace, defense, and electronic applications.
• Iron Powder Versatile iron powder with strong ferromagnetic characteristics for additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and magnetic core applications.
• Titanium Powder High-purity spherical titanium powder with exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance for aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications.
• Tungsten Carbide Powder High-performance tungsten carbide powder with exceptional hardness and wear resistance for thermal spray coatings and cemented carbide applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96+ million metric tons of customer carbon emissions avoided in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Kermetico Inc.strategicTechnology or Integration · 12 December 2025Acquisition of Kermetico Inc.'s Equipment and Parts Division, expanding Linde AMT's thermal spray systems portfolio to include Kermetico's High Velocity Air Fuel (HVAF) thermal spray coating systems, along with TAFA® and Genie® products. This acquisition strengthens Linde AMT's position as a global leader in thermal spray solutions.
• Mathevon GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025Expanded partnership with Mathevon Group to deliver Linde branded GV50H coating solutions for gate and seat applications in the Middle East. Mathevon Middle East (MME) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia will replicate Tunisia Coating Services (TCS) success, with projected qualification of GV50H coatings in early 2026. The partnership enables localized advanced coating expertise serving the Kingdom and broader Middle East region.
• NASAcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 April 2024Licensing agreement for GRX-810 Alloy Metal Powder, a revolutionary high-temperature alloy developed by NASA. Linde AMT received rights to market and sell the GRX-810 alloy to the additive manufacturing market. Linde had previously atomized the alloy which NASA tested, demonstrating properties twice as strong as conventional AM alloys with 1,000x more durability.
• GE AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPG Technologies (PGT) is a joint venture between Linde and GE Aerospace dedicated to developing, supporting, and applying coatings tailored to GE Aerospace's engine needs. PGT supports programs like Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) with precision-engineered coatings including EBPVD, platinum aluminide, aluminide, corrosion, and plasma spray coatings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Castolin Eutectic (Messer Group): Castolin Eutectic specializes in wear protection solutions including thermal spray, brazing, and welding products, competing directly with Linde AMT across industrial coating applications and brazing materials.
• AP&C (a Post Holdings Advanced Powders company): AP&C (formerly a GE Aviation business) is a leading producer of high-purity titanium and other metal powders for additive manufacturing, competing with Linde AMT's atomization business in aerospace AM applications.
• Bodycote: Bodycote is a leading provider of thermal processing services including specialized coatings and surface treatments for aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers, directly competing with Linde AMT's Global Coating Services business.
• Höganäs: Höganäs is a leading producer of metal powders including thermal spray powders and additive manufacturing powders, directly competing with Linde AMT's TRUFORM and Atomization business across industrial customer segments.
• Carpenter Technology (Carpenter Additive): Carpenter Technology's additive manufacturing powder business produces high-purity metal powders for aerospace and medical AM applications, directly competing with Linde AMT's TRUFORM portfolio.
• Oerlikon (Surface Solutions / Metco): Oerlikon's Surface Solutions segment (formerly Sulzer Metco) is the largest direct competitor in thermal spray powders, equipment, and coating services, serving the same aerospace, power generation, and industrial customer base with comparable product offerings.
• Wall Colmonoy: Wall Colmonoy is a specialist in thermal spray coatings, brazing alloys, and engineered components, competing directly in thermal spray technology and wear-resistant coatings for aerospace and industrial markets.
• Sandvik (Osprey / Additive Manufacturing): Sandvik's Osprey metal powders and additive manufacturing division compete with Linde AMT's atomization business in titanium, nickel, and other high-purity spherical powders for aerospace and medical AM applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kennametal: Kennametal offers specialty alloys and coatings via its metal-cutting and infrastructure segments, with some overlap in wear-resistant thermal spray coatings and tungsten carbide powders competing with Linde AMT's offerings.
• Sulzer: Sulzer operates a broad industrial services and coatings portfolio that overlaps with Linde AMT in thermal spray and surface treatment applications, though Sulzer's primary focus remains pumps and rotating equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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