Agreement signed on sidelines of GMIS - to unlock new capabilities for automated technologies within the aerospace sector

30 March 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, and ACITURRI AERONÁUTICA S.L., a tier 1 supplier for aeronautic industry OEM’s, and a family-run  company owned by Clemente Zarate family, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on contributing to the advancement of the global aerospace sector by strengthening vital supply chain capabilities and bi-lateral ties between Spain and the United Arab Emirates.

The MoU was signed at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS), Abu Dhabi, by Badr Al-Olama, CEO of Strata and Ginés Clemente Ortiz, CEO of Aciturri. GMIS is the world’s first global manufacturing summit, and is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The partnership, will look to explore possible opportunities of work transfer and sub-contracting of existing work packages that align with each company’s vision based on current business capabilities and technology roadmap.

Commenting on the news, Al Olama stated: “Strata has always had a vision to expand its global footprint and capabilities. The collaboration with Aciturri demonstrates the long-term strategy of Strata. We are proud to be a ‘Made in the UAE’ business, but we are committed to empower Strata and the flourishing Abu Dhabi aerospace ecosystem. The MoU will unlock and deliver ideas between the two companies for new technologies and R&D services that will drive value for all.

Crucially, the collaboration also has the promise to expand our production line capacity that will help us support the work package orders that have already been placed by Strata’s global manufacturer partner network for the delivery of more complex and larger scale aero structures.”

Ortiz added: “After 40 years working for the aeronautic industry we believe that providing solutions for the challenges posed by a globalized industry require collaboration agreements between firms with a universal strategy.

The MoU signed today contains a commitment from Strata and Aciturri to provide new ways for managing aerostructure and manufacturing industry projects. This would encompass the entire value chain and optimize our combined resources to enhance our technological capacities and boost our competitiveness level.”

Under the MoU, Strata and Aciturri will consider new opportunities to strengthen their presence in the global aerospace supply chain, including collaboration for shared resources and capabilities. Both companies will leverage their strengths in technology, human capital and existing knowledge of aero-structures to further advance their competitive advantage within one of the most high-tech and innovative sectors in the world.

The potential partnership will also explore the viability of new commercial capabilities and the possible establishment of a new facility located overseas.

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Strata Manufacturing PJSC 
www.strata.ae 
Strata Manufacturing PJSC (STRATA) is a composite aero-structures manufacturing facility based in the heart of Nibras Al Ain Aerospace, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The company was established in 2009, with production beginning in 2010. Strata has partnerships with the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing and Leonardo-Finmeccanica Aero-structures Division as well as a Tier one supplier to FACC AG, SAAB and S.A.B.C.A.

Strata is wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company PJSC (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company and is part of the Aerospace & Engineering Services platform that aims to advance the development of a leading aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi.

Strata manufactures various parts on Airbus, Boeing and ATR aircrafts:

  1. Airbus A330 family Flap Track Fairings
  2. Airbus A330 family Ailerons
  3. Airbus A330 family Spoilers
  4. Airbus A350 – 900 family Flap Support Fairings
  5. Airbus A350 – 1000 family Flap Support Fairings
  6. Airbus A380 family Flap Track Fairings
  7. ATR 42/72 Rudder
  8. ATR 42/72 Vertical Fin 
  9. Boeing B777 Empennage Ribs; and
  10. Boeing B787 Vertical Fin Ribs.

Aciturri Boilerplate
Aciturri acts as TIER 1 supplier of structures to top aircraft programmes. With over 40 years of experience, the company designs, manufactures and integrates aerostructures and engine components based on composite materials, metallic technologies and additive manufacturing technologies. Aciturri has a workforce of more than 1.400 employees in Spain and Portugal, engineering centers, metal manufacturing facilities, manufacturing centers of composite material components, and a center for aeronautical integration.

Aciturri aerostructure core products

  • Airbus A350 XWB – VTP, S19 & outboard flaps
  • Airbus A320 - HTP & Leading Edge
  • Boeing B737 - Rudder
  • BoeingB787 - S46 Passenger Door Surround, JBeams&ties
  • Boeing B777 - Flaperons
  • Airbus A380 – Belly Fairing (zone 2, zone 3), elevator&rudder, wing and HTP components
  • Airbus Beluga XL – Extension of HTP boxes and auxiliaries vertical tail planes.
  • Airbus A400M – Wing Fuselage Fairing, sponsons, flap&vane, spar, RAS Wedge
  • Embraer KC390 – Wing Fuselage Fairing
  • Airbus CN235 – Central Box structural assembly, tip wings integration
  • Airbus C295 – Central Box structural assembly, tip wings integration, engine bed

For Further Information please contact:
Ellie Davda (on behalf of Strata)
Edelman
+971 56 665 3047
Ellie.davda@edelman.com

Nacho Fernández Baragaño
Aciturri
+34 947 059 000
nacho.fernandez@aciturri.com

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