MEMBERS' DIRECTORY 2012 - North West Aerospace Alliance

170 Pages·2012·2.9 MB·English

MEMBERS’ DIRECTORY
2012
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SHAPING AND
SUPPORTING
OUR
INDUSTRY...
Welcome
As a member of the NWAA, somewhat flat. Through the The NWAA is developing
welcome to the 2012/2013 national Aerospace Growth collaborative processes as part
edition of the North West Partnership the strategy to of its supply chain development
Aerospace Alliance guide to ensure UK aerospace maintains work in order to offer
member capabilities. its position as second only opportunities to challenge for
to the United States is being the larger work packages being
The NWAA is continuing its developed. Strands of this work made available through the
development as an organisation include skills, technology and primes and tier 1 companies.
to offer products and services to supply chain and there are
its membership, representative strong signals from Government I would encourage you to
of the expectations, needs and that aerospace and advanced engage with the NWAA, to take
quality demanded of the UK engineering figure highly in the advantage of the wide range
aerospace industry. balanced economy and that all of services we can offer. Some
these elements need nurturing of our products are unique and
With the aerospace supply and investment to thrive in the we offer the strongest centre of
chain evolving to reflect the face of global competition. aerospace supply chain expertise
emerging civil aerospace of any aerospace association in
markets of the far and middle We need as an industry to Europe and probably beyond.
east, and the evolving strategies capitalise on this increased
of national and international support by demonstrating our We look forward to a long and
defence markets, it is vital collective capability. productive relationship.
that the NWAA continually
recognises the services its The supply chain is beginning
members are seeking to support to recognise the value of
this evolution. collaboration, and this guide
will assist in identifying
The civil aerospace market is in capability. Martin Wright
growth whilst defence remains CEO, NWAA
www.aerospace.co.uk
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CONTENTS
ISLE OF MAN COMPANIES 7
ACADEMIA 17
AVIATION SYSTEMS & INSTALLATIONS 21
COMPOSITES 25
COMPUTER SYSTEMS & SIMULATION 33
CONSULTANTS 39
DESIGN & ENGINEERING 45
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS 75
FABRICATION 79
MACHINING 83
MANUFACTURING 103
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL 115
OTHERS 119
PROCESS TREATMENTS 135
RAW MATERIALS, FORGINGS & CASTINGS 145
ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION & TOOLING 149
STOCKISTS & DISTRIBUTORS 155
MEMBER A-Z INDEX 161
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CONTACTS
Martin Wright Rachel Brickell
Chief Executive Officer Skills Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
[phone] [phone]
[phone]
David Bailey Ian Blades
Operational Director Business Unit Manager, Commercial
[email protected] [email protected]
[phone] [phone]
[phone]
Scott Bairstow Victoria Ingham
Business Unit Manager, Projects Marketing Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
[phone] [phone]
[phone] [phone]
Irene Edgar
Membership Liaison Manager
[email protected]
[phone]
[phone]
www.aerospace.co.uk
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“The strategic partnership that the Isle of Man
Aerospace Cluster has with the North West
Aerospace Alliance gives our members access to
one of the most dynamic and important aerospace
clusters in Europe and the access to the NWAA that
our members enjoy has proved vital in helping us
achieve our objectives.”
Adrian Moore
Chairman, IOMAC
I s l e o f M a n
Aerospace cluster
A-Z
ISLE OF MAN COMPANIES
Isle of Man Aerospace Alliance
www.aerospace.co.uk
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Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster
Cloud Nine Ltd CVI Technical Optics Ltd
Address: 6 Rhenwyllan Close Address: Second Avenue
Port St Mary Onchan
Isle of Man Isle of Man
IM9 5NH IM3 4PA
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Contact: Adrian Harrison Website: www.cvimellesgriot.com
Position: Managing Director Contact: Dr Helmut Kessler
Position: General Manager
Capability: Design & Engineering, Maintenance Repair & Overhaul
A leading manufacturer of precision optical components and
Bringing Quality Business Solutions to Life - we specialise in systems from the VUV to the IR range as well as a range of
creating bespoke, robust and workable business solutions in lasers and related instrumentation.
the areas of customer satisfaction (Quality systems including
ISO9001 and AS9100), Health & Safety, staff development, Products range from optics of 1mm diameter to more than
motivation and leadership so all become the way of working as 500mm in diameter with flatnesses up to lambda/200 for
opposed to just something else tried. air-spaced etalons. The laser damage threshold of the optical
components manufactured is among the highest in the world.
The solutions we offer can range from simple procedural/
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a ways of working improvements through to systemic and cultural All optics can be tested to military specifications. Local and
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change involving all employees. Training can be provided on European optical design capabilities allow a quick response to

Of all related subjects to help ensure competency and sustainability specific customer requirements.
of change and we achieve this by taking some of the more dry
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comprehendible way. around the globe, the company is able to provide local support
on a global basis.
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Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster
EAM Ltd Ebis Engineering & Plastics
Address: Hangar 5 Address: Hills Meadow
Ballasalla Ronaldsway Airport Douglas
Isle of Man Isle of Man
IM9 2AY IM11 5EB
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waslmc.co.uk Website: www.ebis.co.im
Contact: Chris Astley Contact: Ian Harrison
Position: Director Position: Director
Regional Turboprop MRO, MCC and line support. Ebis is an injection moulding, toolmaking and precision
engineering specialist with prototype, and large production
tooling facilities with a capability for almost any polymer.
We currently have capability for turning, milling, ultrasonic
welding and EDM facility. Moulding machinery from 5t to 250t.
All work is guaranteed to a high standard.
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Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster
Element 6 GE Aviation
Address: Isle of Man Freeport Address: School Road
P.O. Box 6 Onchan
Ballasalla Isle of Man
Isle of Man IM3 4PB
IM99 6AQ
Tel: [phone]
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Website: www.ge.com/aviation
Website: www.e6.com
Contact: Chris Allen
Contact: John Cringle Position: General Manager
Position: Supply Chain Manager
As part of the structures and machining centre of excellence,
A prime supplier of synthetic single crystal diamond products GE Aviation Isle of Man produces components and assemblies
for use in a wide range of cutting tools, wire drawing, die for the mechanical systems sub division of GE Aviation.
blank and wear part applications.
These products comprise mechanical, electro-mechanical
The Mono range is produced using advanced synthesis and hydraulic actuation systems for aerospace and defence
processes which provide a range of highly consistent applications.
engineered products.
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Supplying fully engineered diamond products in volume with disciplines, heat and surface treatments and assembly and

Of direct feed to line allows customers flexibility in production and test operations, supported by complementary supply chain
stock holding. management and programme management capability.
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