Photo: 6K Additive leadership team officially breaking ground for the expansion
BURGETTSTOWN, PA (Apr 8, 2026) — 6K Additive, Inc. has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its global headquarters and manufacturing campus in Burgettstown, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the domestic supply of high-performance metal powders critical to U.S. defense, aerospace, and energy industries.
Backed by a $23.4 million award through the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III program and capital raised from the company’s recent public listing, the 45-acre expansion project positions 6K Additive for substantial production growth and long-term strategic impact.
The project will increase the company’s production capacity fivefold—from approximately 200 metric tons annually to a targeted 1,000 metric tons—while expanding its operational footprint to support a broader range of advanced materials. Plans include tripling the size of its existing powder production facility for nickel, titanium, and stainless steel, alongside the addition of new capabilities for refractory metals and ingot melting.
Company leadership says the expansion is designed to establish a fully domestic, vertically integrated supply chain for materials essential to national security.
“This investment allows us to accelerate our vision of delivering a secure and sustainable U.S.-based supply of critical metals,” said Frank Roberts, CEO of 6K Additive. “We’re building more than capacity—we’re creating a world-class manufacturing campus that supports the future of defense, aerospace, and energy innovation.”
Supporting Critical Industries
The expanded Burgettstown campus will produce advanced materials engineered for high-performance applications across multiple sectors, including:
- Defense & Hypersonics: High-temperature materials such as tungsten, rhenium, and C-103 for missile systems and advanced flight platforms
- Energy & Nuclear: Specialized alloys for next-generation nuclear reactors and emerging fusion technologies
- Aerospace: High-strength nickel and titanium powders supporting advanced propulsion systems and aircraft components
These capabilities are increasingly vital as the U.S. works to reduce reliance on foreign sources for strategically important materials.
Investment and Job Creation
The expansion is supported in part by federal funding through the Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) initiative, which is covering approximately half of the project’s cost. Combined with private capital raised through the company’s initial public offering, the project is fully funded through completion.
In addition to its supply chain impact, the project will deliver new economic activity in Washington County, including the creation of more than 17 high-skilled technical and engineering roles, along with approximately 37 construction jobs during the buildout phase.
Phased Development Through 2027
Development plans include the construction of four new buildings on the Burgettstown campus, including an alloy warehouse, a dedicated melt facility for ingot production, and new pre- and post-processing operations. A state-of-the-art refractory metals facility is also planned for completion in 2027.
Initial production at the expanded site is expected to begin by the end of 2026, positioning the facility as a key node in the nation’s advanced manufacturing and defense industrial base.
About 6K Additive
6K Additive, Inc. (ASX:6KA) is a US-based manufacturer and trusted supplier of premium metal powders for additive manufacturing and alloy additions for the aluminum melt industry, all made from sustainable sources. Headquartered in Burgettstown, PA, the Company’s manufacturing process produces the highest quality metal powders that are truly spherical, void of porosity and satellites with better unit economics than competing technologies. 6K Additive utilizes proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma system to produce the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of metal powder including a variety of Nickel, Titanium, Copper, and refractory powders that include, Tungsten, Rhenium, Niobium/C-103 and Tantalum. 6K Additive leverages feedstock such as certified turnings, millings, used additive powder, support material and failed builds that provide customers sustainable, domestically sourced metal powder. Visit us at www.6kAdditive.com.
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