24 Jun 2011
The MAA and exhibiting companies had an excellent and busy week at the Paris Airshow - Le Bourget, 20-26 June 2011.
Picture: MAA CEO Andrew Mair (right) meets British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott.
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30 May 2011
Providing innovative solutions to a key customer is furthering the global ambitions of MAA member All Metal Services.
Following its recently awarded Spirit AeroSystems UK single source raw material supply contract, AMS have committed to opening a warehouse in Malaysia. The facility will stock fully certified aerospace grade metals to support Spirit’s manufacturing in that country by ensuring local subcontractors get the stocks they need on a just-in-time basis.
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20 Apr 2011
Midlands aerospace companies shared business opportunities at the MAA offices with a visiting trade delegation from the key US aerospace cluster in Connecticut.
The US delegation was led by Congressman Joe Courtney, member of the House Armed Services Committee.
They were greeted by local Member of Parliament Bob Ainsworth, until 2010 the UK's Secretary of State for Defence.
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1 Apr 2011
Leicestershire-based Winbro Group Technologies plans to expand into new premises and take on new employees as the company continues to win new orders for its specialist laser cutting and drilling machines.
Winbro equipment is used by Rolls-Royce and gas turbine makers to create precision cooling holes in turbine blades.
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3 Mar 2011
The Aerospace Opportunities 2011 event held in Birmingham on 2 March 2011 let 15 buyers from Europe and India and 30 Midlands suppliers hold a series of one-to-one meetings.
The event was organised by UK Trade and Investment, supported by the Midlands Aerospace Alliance and hosted by MAA member Delcam.
UK Trade Minister Lord Green visited and discussed trade policy with MAA members.
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Fibracon-Insoll Machined Plastics
A tailored manufacturing service for machining engineering plastics to your design. We provide: impartial advice on plastic material selection, including PTFE, PEEK, Vespel, Torlon and engineering polymers; guidance on designing parts from machined plastics; responsive CNC machining service from 1mm to 3000mm, turning and 5-axis CNC milling; prototype to high volume made-to-order service. High performance plastics as a replacement for metal...
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University of Nottingham Institute for Aerospace Technology
The Institute for Aerospace Technology at The University of Nottingham is a major centre for aerospace research. Our aerospace research base is broad: current activity involves over 50 academics and over 70 externally funded projects valued at c.£35 million. Our key research themes include advanced materials; advanced manufacturing; applied optics and NDE; electromagnetics; polymer composites; power electronics; satellite navigation...
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Surface Finishing Engineering Limited
We design and build electroplating and surface treatment equipment in partnership with the end user. Equipment is selected to specifically fulfil all operational requirements. Our flexibility is paramount in achieving our ongoing success, with trained and experienced engineers available to service, modify or relocate existing equipment. Our constant pursuit of perfection in satisfying the increasing demands of the EC machinery directive,...
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GJD Aerotech Limited
Line maintenance, AOG support, adhoc maintenance, AD & SB compliance, short/long term parking, storage maintenance, aircraft partout and disposal.
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A well established recruitment consultancy which provides quick, confidential cost effective solutions to the resourcing problems of a large and diverse global client base. Our well qualified seasoned consultants have experience within search and selection, contingency database resourcing, recruitment advertising and assessment and have operated at all levels within a variety of disciplines. We understand that the best people have always been...
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Syntax Consultancy Limited
Through the provision of engineering contract and permanent recruitment services, learning and development solutions, software development and IT support, Syntax are able to provide clients with true business solutions. We have over 15 years experience of working within the aerospace industry offering an unrivalled service through the supply of technical professionals, to bridge skills gaps, from the shop floor through to high level...
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About the MAA
The Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) was set up in 2003 and now has over 250 members. The MAA board includes senior managers from Aero Engine Controls, Goodrich Actuation Systems, Meggitt, Moog Aircraft Group and Rolls-Royce as well as elected supply chain representatives and key regional partner bodies. The chairman since 2008 has been Clive Snowdon, until 2011 chief executive of Umeco plc.
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