Al Ain, UAE : Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has signed a contract with Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) for the supply of composite detail aircraft parts.
Under the 10-year contract, which was signed today at Dubai Airshow 2019, CTRM will supply Strata with structural composite detail parts for aircraft components. The first shipment is due to arrive at Strata’s world-class Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park production facility in the second quarter of 2020.
Outlining a strategy to secure best-cost international supply chain partners for Strata-manufactured composite aero-structure components, Ismail Ali Abdulla, CEO of Strata, said: “Composite details are vital components in the final products we provide to our customers across the global aero-structures market.
“By outsourcing sub-tier business functions to selected suppliers with proven track record of excellence, Strata can place a greater focus on core manufacturing activities and take full control of the end-to-end supply chain. This arrangement will enable Strata to continue exceeding customers’ expectations in terms of cost-efficient delivery.”
Shamsuddin Mohamed Yusof, CEO of CTRM, which has three decades of global supply chain experience in electronic, automotive and composite aero-structures for major commercial and military aircraft manufacturers, stressed the Malaysian firm’s arrangement with Strata will enhance its capacity to develop technology-based solutions for the advanced composites industry.
“The deal with Strata augments our key strategy to further expand our business and footprint in the industry. Through this strategic arrangement, CTRM becomes the extended manufacturing arm and capacity provider for Strata. By leveraging on each other’s respective strengths and capabilities, Strata and CTRM will complement each other in capacity and capabilities towards strengthening our position in this aerospace industry,” said Shamsuddin.
Strata works with leading aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, and Pilatus. Based at Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park, Strata supports the development of a leading aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi as part of the emirate’s economic diversification initiatives. The homegrown manufacturer employs more than 700 people of 30 different nationalities – with more than half of its workforce being represented by Emirati nationals.
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About Strata
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 Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company and is part of the Aerospace, Renewables & ICT platform that aims to advance the development of a leading aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi.
About CTRM
Composite Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM), specializes in the manufacturing of composites structured components for commercial and military aircraft. CTRM was incorporated on 20 November 1990 with Ministry of Finance Inc. as its principal shareholder.
CTRM was entrusted with a strategic role to develop high technology based industry, namely the aerospace and composites industries. The government identified these two industries as the most crucial constituents to the future industrial growth for Malaysia. CTRM started its business operations with the assemblies and manufacturing of a two-seater composites light aircraft, Eagle 150B. Today CTRM is part of the global supply chain for composites aero structure for major commercial and military aircrafts manufacturers in the world. Apart from manufacturing of composites aero structures, CTRM is also providing engineering design.
CTRM is a member company of DRB HICOM Berhad, one of Malaysia’s leading conglomerates with core businesses in the Automotive and Defence; Services; and Property, Asset & Construction sectors. With more than 100 active companies in its stable and over 60,000 employees group-wide, DRB-HICOM’s aim is to continue adding value and propelling the nation’s development.
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