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ATI Inks Multi-Year Supply Agreement With GKN Aerospace

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ATI Inc. (ATI - Free Report) reached a new multi-year agreement with GKN Aerospace to supply high-value titanium materials used in the production of commercial and military airframes. GKN is a leading global tier-one aerospace supplier.

ATI will provide the majority share of titanium plate and sheet products to GKN. Shipments are projected to start in the third quarter of 2022. ATI expects delivery tracking to rise with market demand.

ATI stated that this agreement considerably expands its longstanding relationship with GKN. It is honored to partner with GKN as it secures a long-term supply of materials vital to its success as a leading innovator.

The latest demonstration of ATI's transformation focuses on high-value materials for its aerospace and defense markets. ATI noted that its world-class melting, rolling and finishing capabilities provide GKN with the quality, delivery and service it needs to serve its commercial and military customers.

ATI, in its last earnings call, stated that it projects continued growth in its most significant end markets. The company’s lean cost structures will help it improve earnings and margins from the year-ago quarter’s levels amid the prevailing environment. It expects to continue improving inventory efficiency, balanced with ensuring an adequate supply of input materials to achieve growth.

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Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks

ATI currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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