Gas Turbine Metal Seals: Sonkit at GE Vernova's 2025 APAC Supplier Partnership Summit

Shanghai, China – September 2025

Strategic Participation in GE Vernova's Premier APAC Energy Sector Supplier Summit

Sonkit Industry, a leading provider of gas turbine metal seals, was honored to participate in the GE Vernova 2025 APAC Supplier Partnership Summit, held in Shanghai this month. The event brought together over 120 suppliers and key GE stakeholders across more than 20 countries, all aligned around one goal: driving excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the energy value chain with advanced energy sector metal seals and gas turbine seal solutions.

Strengthening Strategic Alignment with GE

During our 1:1 engagement with GE leadership, Sonkit had the opportunity to review our current program alignment and future-readiness. Key outcomes from this discussion include:

1. Full Commitment to the GE Gas Turbine Seal and Convolution Dovetail Seal Program

Sonkit reaffirms its commitment to supporting GE's convolution dovetail seal needs — with an unwavering focus on delivering proven reliability, manufacturing precision, and gas turbine seal performance under extreme operating conditions in oil and gas applications.

2. Enhanced Collaboration for Seamless Execution

Our team will continue close coordination with GE on all active and upcoming projects. This includes proactive communication on lead times, risk mitigation, and engineering responsiveness — ensuring flawless execution from prototype to production.

3. Investments in Capability & Capacity

To meet GE's evolving needs across APAC, Sonkit is scaling its engineering resources, material readiness, and special process capabilities — including advanced metal forming and high-temperature testing infrastructure.

4. Commitment to Long-Term Partnership

As a strategic supplier, Sonkit remains deeply committed to GE's vision of operational excellence. We're proud to deliver metal sealing solutions that help power plants run safer, longer, and more efficiently — and we're ready to support future platforms and technology roadmaps.

Supporting GE's Lean Engagement Model

The summit also introduced GE's Gas Power Sourcing Lean Engagement Model — a 5-gate approach focused on supplier capacity, transformation, and sustainability. Sonkit fully supports this structured model and looks forward to contributing to its success through measurable performance, lean collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Advanced Oil and Gas Metal Sealing Solutions for Energy Sector Applications

Sonkit's convolution dovetail seals and energy sector metal seals are specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of gas turbine applications in oil and gas industries:

• High-Temperature Performance: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures in gas turbine hot sections
• Pressure Resistance: Engineered for high-pressure environments in modern gas power systems
• Durability: Proven reliability in critical power generation applications where downtime is costly
• Precision Manufacturing: Advanced manufacturing processes ensure consistent quality and performance

A Shared Vision for Advanced Oil and Gas Metal Sealing Solutions

GE Vernova's focus on safety, world-class quality, on-time delivery, and competitiveness closely aligns with Sonkit's own values. We're energized by the trust GE places in our metal seal engineering team — and we're ready to go further together in delivering cutting-edge energy sector metal seals.

We thank GE for the opportunity to participate in this important summit and look forward to continuing our partnership through innovation, reliability, and execution that meets the demands of tomorrow's oil and gas industry challenges with our advanced gas turbine seal solutions.

Driving Excellence in Oil and Gas Energy Infrastructure

This summit reinforced Sonkit's position as a key partner in GE's global supply chain for energy sector metal seals. Our commitment extends beyond just delivering products — we're invested in the long-term success of GE's gas power platforms and the reliability of oil and gas infrastructure worldwide through our specialized oil and gas metal sealing solutions.

As the energy sector continues to evolve, Sonkit remains dedicated to providing innovative gas turbine seal solutions that support cleaner, more efficient power generation. Our customization capabilities and quality assurance programs ensure that each application receives optimal sealing performance tailored to specific oil and gas operating conditions.

Looking Forward: Innovation and Partnership in Energy Sector Metal Seals

The GE Vernova 2025 APAC Supplier Partnership Summit has strengthened our resolve to continue pushing the boundaries of oil and gas metal sealing technology. We look forward to supporting GE's ambitious goals through:

• Continuous Innovation: Developing next-generation gas turbine seal solutions for advanced energy sector applications
• Quality Excellence: Maintaining the highest standards of manufacturing and quality assurance for oil and gas applications
• Operational Reliability: Ensuring consistent supply chain performance and delivery excellence for energy sector metal seals
• Sustainable Practices: Supporting environmental goals through efficient manufacturing and sustainable materials in oil and gas metal seal production

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