Bluewater Thermal Solutions Expands Aerospace and Defense Capabilities with ITAR Registration at South Bend and Coldwater Facilities
South Bend, IN / Coldwater, MI — July 2026 — Bluewater Thermal Solutions (BTS), a leading provider of commercial heat treating and thermal processing services in North America, today announced that both its South Bend, Indiana and Coldwater, Michigan facilities have successfully attained registration under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
The registrations strengthen Bluewater's ability to support customers operating in aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries requiring strict compliance with United States export control regulations.
ITAR registration confirms that both facilities have implemented the controls, processes, and compliance requirements necessary to handle defense-related technical data and controlled products in accordance with U.S. Department of State regulations.
“Achieving ITAR registration at both South Bend and Coldwater represents another important milestone in Bluewater's growth strategy,” said Jamie Kuriger, Chief Revenue Officer of Bluewater Thermal Solutions. “These registrations expand our ability to serve aerospace and defense customers while reinforcing our commitment to compliance, security, quality, and operational excellence.”
The registrations provide customers with increased confidence that Bluewater can support programs requiring enhanced regulatory controls and secure handling of sensitive information.
By establishing ITAR-compliant processing capabilities at multiple locations, Bluewater strengthens its national network and creates additional capacity for customers supporting military, defense, aerospace, and government-related programs.
The South Bend and Coldwater facilities join Bluewater's broader effort to expand specialized capabilities and support growth opportunities across aerospace and defense markets.
About Bluewater Thermal Solutions
Bluewater Thermal Solutions is a leading provider of heat treating and thermal processing services serving the aerospace, automotive, energy, defense, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Bluewater operates a network of facilities across North America focused on delivering high-quality thermal processing solutions backed by industry-leading quality systems and customer service.