Rochefort Asset Management Backs Intalus to Build Domestic HIP and Ceramic-Infusion Capacity

Rochefort Asset Management announced strategic financing for Intalus Inc. to fund U.S. facilities and machinery for its HIP+ and Targeted Phase Infusion systems, PR Newswire reported on November 10, 2026. The financing is intended to expand domestic capacity to densify metal components.

Rochefort's Financing for Intalus Facilities

Rochefort is a U.S. national security-focused investment management firm licensed under the Office of Strategic Capital of the U.S. Department of War and the Small Business Administration. The financing will fund U.S. facilities and machinery for two capabilities: hot isostatic pressing (HIP+) machines, which use heat and pressure to close internal voids and reduce defects in metal parts, and Targeted Phase Infusion (TPI) systems that infuse targeted areas of components with Intalus' patented ceramic-metal technology to improve resistance to heat, wear and corrosion.

Intalus invented ceramic infusion for metals and has advanced the process for densification, according to the announcement. Potential uses include actuators, fasteners, and turbine and reactor components, with applications spanning submarines and other maritime platforms, space, energy, munitions, nuclear systems, and aerospace turbines. The company said its technology has been proven in extreme environments including Formula One and is now moving from proven applications to large-scale domestic manufacturing.

"America cannot achieve manufacturing sovereignty while critical components must leave the country for essential processing," said Kyle Bass, Co-Founder of Rochefort Asset Management. "INTALUS is building a capability the U.S. industrial base urgently needs: the ability to manufacture stronger, more durable components domestically and at scale."

"We're thrilled to partner with Rochefort and grateful for their conviction in what we've built," said Gene Skiba, CEO and Co-Founder of Intalus. "Their support allows us to expand production in the United States and bring this technology to market at the scale the opportunity demands."

Freemelt Holding AB, a Sweden-based 3D printing company, offered its Freemelt ONE printer for materials research and development in a US order from Intalus, MarketScreener reported on September 16, 2026.

Rochefort's Defense Lending Record

Rochefort provides senior secured loans of up to $100 million to U.S. middle market companies in Department of War-designated critical technology sectors, according to akta.pro company records. The firm is a joint venture between Hayman Capital Management and Serengeti Asset Management, licensed under the federal Critical Technologies Initiative, and was founded in 2022 with headquarters in West Palm Beach.

The same records show Rochefort closed senior secured debt financing for Red 6 Aerospace in May 2026 to deploy its Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System across active U.S. Department of War pilot training programs. In May 2026, Rochefort-backed portfolio company ALL.SPACE was announced for acquisition by York Space Systems. Rochefort appointed General (Ret.) Edward M. Daly, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Materiel Command, as Strategic Advisor in April 2026.

Intalus Technology and Rochefort Licensing

Rochefort operates as a licensed manager under the Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital and the Small Business Administration, a partnership dated December 2022 in the company records. The Critical Technologies Initiative identifies 14 critical technology areas for national security prioritization, and Rochefort participates as a licensed manager in the initiative designed to attract private investment into areas deemed critical to national and economic security.