Meggitt PLC, a leading international company specialising in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence and selected energy markets, has today opened its newly expanded aerospace services and support centre of excellence in Miami, Florida, USA. The purpose built facility will serve as the Americas regional hub for aftermarket services and support.
The opening ceremony was led by Chief Executive, Tony Wood, with the support of Ray Bennett, Americas SVP General Manager for Services & Support. The event was attended by employees as well as several dignitaries including Nicolette Brent, Her Majesty’s Consul General in Miami , Jamal Sowell, Florida Secretary of Commerce, Miami Dade County Commisioner Jose Pepe Dade and Michael Finney, CEO of the Miami Dade Beacon Council.
The facility has more than doubled in size to 48,000 square feet with plans to expand by a further 50% in 2020. The new site will include: service and support capabilities for fire extinguishing systems; safety restraints; oxygen sensor systems; heat transfer systems, mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and avionic system repairs.
Both civil and defence customers will benefit from the expansion and the Miami location currently serves all the major American airlines as well as key OEMs such as Collins Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, GE, Boeing, Airbus and Airbus Helicopters. The site also works closely with the US military providing a wide range of services to the US armed forces.
Chief Executive Tony Wood said: ‘Today’s opening of our expanded, state-of-the-art Miami facility is another important milestone in our broader investment programme around the world as we continue to invest for growth. Our Miami facility will be a key US hub for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. This further enhances the consistent, world-class levels of support we provide to our customers globally and our ongoing investment reflects the increasing demand for our highly innovative and competitive products and services. ‘
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Kate Moss
Group Communications Director
Meggitt PLC
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 597 597
Email: press.office@meggitt.com
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, this international group operates in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defence and energy. Meggitt employs more than 9,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.