Member Testimonials
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‘In all of the time we have been involved with the NWAA we have never failed to be impressed by their intrinsic capability and the honest, friendly, professional support they readily provide. John Gregson, Senior Partner – Briarcroft Asociates |
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‘The NWAA has helped shape the Aerogistics’ strategy to meet current and future requirements of the global aerospace industry’
Tom Dawes, Managing Director – Aerogistics Holdings Ltd
‘North West Aerospace Alliance has played a central role in the development of business opportunities due to the region’s strong manufacturing reputation within the Aerospace and Defence sectors.
Marketing is a cornerstone of a successful business and by exhibiting with the NWAA as we have on many occasions; it enables MB Aerospace to network globally from a business centre base at a reasonable cost with professional support.
As part of our growth action plan we will be exhibiting with NWAA at the Paris Air Show in June of this year and with most of the creases ironed out already we look forward to continuing our network for growth on a global platform.’
Lyle Wilson, Business Development Manager – MB Aerospace Limited
‘After attending the first NWAA workshop around 2 years ago I have been compelled to attend them all. The topics and debate have provoked many questions about how collectively and individually we can improve all aspects of regional business performance to drive forward for a truly sustainable business in the global market. The sessions have delivered an excellent business improvement opportunity called Supply Chain Excellence of which we are one of the first five companies to be selected to join. I think a key NWAA differentiator is its focus on delivering change rather than merely talking about it.’
Anthony Hammond, Managing Director – Hyde Aero Products
‘The NWAA have been great supporters of PDS. We made a decision to work closely with the NWAA following a conversation between John Getty, Chairman and Martin Wright a couple of years ago. Heeding his sound advice about where the industry was going, we quickly realised that to stand still was the wrong decision and that we needed to invest in both 5 Axis sophisticated equipment and modern management thinking and training to bring our team up to the standards required of the new generation of suppliers to the Aerospace industry.
At a time when many engineering companies are having difficulties, we are pleased that our efforts are paying off and we have been added to several major first tier supply chains.
We are also delighted to be working with the NWAA and have enthusiastically embarked on mentoring with BAe to aid us become truly "World Class".
Our company aims to more than double in size over the next two years by further investment, continuous improvement, and advancement of our team of highly skilled and pioneering engineers. With the NWAA at our side we have a recipe for success!’
Annette Getty, Operations Director - PDS(CNC) Engineering Ltd
‘Competition is global with no room for complacency. Since November 2004, BAE Systems (together with other 'Primes') has been working closely with NWAA in support of NWAA's pragmatic Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence (ASCE) programme geared at shaping high performance suppliers for the future. The 2005 Defence Industrial Strategy sets out the challenges facing UK's aerospace and defence industry, including the need to sustain key through-life capabilities and transform the air sector supply chain to deliver cost-effective capability to the front line. BAE Systems will continue to work alongside NWAA to help develop a supply chain which can meet the DIS challenges.’
Chris Holt, Strategic Planning Manager, Integrated Operations Procurement – BAE SYSTEMS
‘We consider our membership of the North West Aerospace Alliance an important component in our overall business strategy, as we continue to reinforce our position as world leaders in the design and manufacture of special composites parts for aircraft.
In working with major aircraft manufacturers as part of the drive to utilise composites to improve aircraft performance, we are continuing our region’s success in the development and application of innovative aerospace technologies. As inaugural members of the NWAA, we shall continue to promote the wealth of aerospace experience and expertise in our area, both to develop new technologies and to support many of our traditional skills.’
Terry Unsworth, Sales Manager, Brookhouse Composites Ltd
‘The NWAA facilitates the ability of North West aerospace suppliers to take their products to the wider global market that may otherwise be outside their resources. Participation in both inward and outward trade missions has provided Senior Aerospace Bird Bellows the opportunity to make contact with new customers and UK Government departments, plus valuable networking with other NWAA member companies.’
David Kershaw, Sales Director - Senior Aerospace Bird Bellows
‘Being a small family run CNC Machining company, the NWAA have introduced WPC to larger companies and made our company more established in the aerospace industry. The workshops have been informative and useful, as we are kept up to date with changes and relevant news within the aerospace industry and can network easily with other companies. The website is regularly updated and enables easy booking online for future events and provides feedback from past events..’
Sarah Whitwam, Director - WPC Ltd
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