On Saturday 30th May 2020, Spacex launched its first private spacecraft into orbit, which shortly afterwards docked at the International Space Station.
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT®’s Exclusive Partner in the USA, COB Industries, supported Spacex throughout the build of the spacecraft.
Spacex purchase HFT® Weld Purging Equipment through COB Industries, including QuickPurge® Inflatable Weld Purging Systems, Weld Purge Monitors®, Argweld Weld Trailing Shields®, Flexible Welding Enclosures® and Aluminium Plugs.
COB Industries also supply Spacex sub-contractors, which are all based in and around the launch pad area.
CEO Georgia Gascoyne for HFT® said: “What a spectacular event on Saturday! Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® are proud to be a supplier to Spacex via our Exclusive Distributor. This photo was taken by COB on the beach close to the launch pad and such terrific news to see them docking on the ISS.”
