Valence Surface Technologies

Valence Surface Technologies is the largest independent surface treatment (metal and composites) company serving highly technical and complex industries such as aviation, defense, space, satellite, electronics/semiconductor and medical devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, the company operates as a complete supply chain solution for outside processing requirements in the aerospace sector.

With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America and over 1,200 employees, Valence offers the widest array of surface treatment capabilities including anodizing, plating, chemical processing, nondestructive testing (NDT), shot peening, painting, and spray coatings. The company's state-of-the-art facilities are located in key manufacturing hubs throughout the United States, including locations in California, Washington, Kansas, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Georgia.

Valence supports major aerospace programs including commercial aviation platforms like the Airbus 350 XWB, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737MAX, and Boeing 777X. In business aviation, they serve OEMs such as Bell, Cessna, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and HondaJet. The company also supports defense programs including the F-35, KC-46A Tanker, B-21, F-16, F-18, and Apache. Their space and communications work includes partnerships with United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, and NASA. All facilities maintain Nadcap and AS9100 certifications, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace quality standards.