Founded in 1923, UK-based Bodycote plc - the world's leading thermal processing services provider - operates over 170 facilities in 27 countries. Bodycote provides heat treatments, metal joining, hot isostatic pressing and coatings services to a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, power generation, oil & gas, military, petrochemical, automotive, agricultural, consumer products, medical and construction. Bodycote trades on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: BOY.L) and is a vital component of the FTSE250 Index.