Valence Everett Operations Obtains Unique Set of Lockheed Martin Approvals Share Article Valence Surface Technologies to provide the most comprehensive F-35 special processing capabilities in the Pacific Northwest. Valence could not be prouder of this achievement. Our Everett team worked closely with Lockheed Martin for most of last year, during a pandemic, to obtain these approvals. We are honored to now support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter supply chain in the region. Chris Grapsas – VP, Sales & Marketing EVERETT, Wash. (PRWEB) March 09, 2021 Valence Everett continues to invest in and diversify its surface treatment capabilities in the Pacific Northwest with the addition of critical Lockheed Martin Aeronautics approved processes in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Of particular importance is the addition of the environmentally friendly Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize process. Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize is a non-hexavalent chromium substitution over the more traditional Chromic Acid Anodize. With this, Valence Everett becomes only the fourth Lockheed Martin approved Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize processor in the World. These comprehensive new approvals allow Valence Everett to support the special processing of fracture critical structural components including Bulkheads.