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Companies sign up to Shared Services project
Atlas revs up
Atlas Composites, a leading UK composites manufacturer has been awarded the prestigious AS9100 Rev C accreditation. Overseeing the timeline of change from gap analysis to AS9100 Rev C accreditation, company managing director Shaun Moloney enthused: “Our commitment to new and existing customers within the aerospace and defence sectors is transparent for all to see with the award of AS9100 Rev C. The importance of monitoring and supplying audited data to evaluate performance and delivery cannot be overstated. “Achieving AS9100 Rev C recognition gives us a competitive
advantage that will not only strengthen our existing relationships with the likes of Airbus, BAE Systems and MBDA, it will also provide confidence to prospective new customers in selecting Atlas Composites as a preferred partner for next generation composites.” Atlas Composites is one of only two composites companies to
be awarded AS9100 Rev C in the UK to date.
www.atlascomposites.com
New OM programme unveiled
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced its new Obsolescence Mitigation (OM) Program to minimise the impact of integrated circuit device obsolescence on long-term military/aerospace programmes. The new programme ensures a future supply of COTS plastic
parts utilised in long-term mil/aero programmes and requires a collaborative effort between the customer and Maxim’s Mil/ Aero Group. It becomes available when a part is announced as becoming obsolete. Maxim will work with the customer to set aside wafers
to support the obsolescence of any COTS plastic part. Any customer who needs that part for a long-life programme should
then contact the Maxim Mil/Aero Group.
www.maxim-ic.com
The North West Aerospace Alliance has signed up the first two companies to a landmark programme designed to help its members drive down everyday costs. The £1.3million, NWDA & ERDF funded Shared Services project is run in partnership with logistics expert Unipart. It will see NWAA members working together to improve competitiveness by pooling their purchasing power and secure better deals on everything from tangible items such as utilities, stationery and transport to strategic services such as quality and environmental expertise. Merc Engineering and ELE Technologies have become the
first to sign up to the Transport Service, the first element of the Shared Services programme to be launched which leverages a deal with logistics giant TNT to reduce the cost for members, initially for UK parcels and pallet movements. In September, the second element of the Shared Services will
be launched, focussing on driving down costs on consumables such as non-technical engineering workshop supplies and
personal protective equipment.
www.aerospace.co.uk
Beagle spends £1m on composite upgrade
The final element of a £1 million composite upgrade investment has come to fruition at Beagle Technology Group’s facility in Dorset. Over the past year, Beagle says it has been investing
heavily in upgrading its facilities as part of an expansion and restructuring strategy, which has enabled the company to win business in new markets. John Taylor, managing director, commented: “Our latest
investment in equipment and upgrades has meant that Beagle is now able to offer our services, skills and experience to industries beyond the aerospace sector, an area we have served for over 50 years. “We have a proven track record in responding swiftly and
flexibly to the needs of our customers and we have earned a reputation for always delivering on our promises. “This is an exciting time for all of us at Beagle and we are building on our rich heritage and unique skills set across a wide range of technologies to innovate and win business in new markets.”
www.beagletg.com
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