WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems
[NYSE: SPR] announced today that Belcan will be onsite as a
Strategic Partner in Spirit's Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) in
Prestwick, Scotland. Belcan will work directly alongside
Spirit engineers when the facility opens.
The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
enter into a strategic partnership. Belcan, a global supplier of
engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting and information
technology services, will provide Spirit with broad-based
engineering capabilities and specific skills, primarily focused on
supporting Spirit's wing engineering activities in Prestwick. This
includes multi-disciplinary engineering skills, program management
and manufacturing engineering resources.
"We are pleased to announce this partnership and MOU as key
milestones in securing the high-level engineering talent required
to support the design and build of Spirit's innovative
aerostructures. This powerful collaboration further enhances
Spirit's ability to continue to leverage our full suite of
Distinctive Capabilities, particularly in developing advanced
aircraft architectures, to define the aircraft of tomorrow," said
Dr. Sean Black, Spirit Vice
President and Chief Engineer of Programs.
Black and Keith Matthews,
President of Belcan International, signed the MOU earlier this year
in Prestwick to formalize the agreement. Leaders from both
companies were in attendance. (Photo was taken in February,
pre-social distancing requirements.)
"We look forward to increasing and strengthening our world-class
support of Spirit through this MOU," said Lance Kwasniewski, CEO of Belcan. "This solid
collaboration draws upon Belcan's broad and deep engineering
expertise, full lifecycle capabilities, and global experience to
continue as Spirit's trusted engineering services partner."
"We are proud to be Spirit's engineering service provider of
choice and delighted to sign this MOU as a demonstration of our
commitment," Matthews said. "Belcan is looking forwarding to
creating tremendous value for Spirit as they shape the future of
the aerostructures market."
The AIC is an 85,000 square foot center to house Spirit's
engineering design and manufacturing expertise alongside advanced
development and pre-production equipment in a collaborative
environment with key partners.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems
designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense
customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the
U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's
core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing
components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit
AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite
and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around
the globe. More information is available
at www.spiritaero.com.
About Belcan
Belcan, LLC is a global
supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting, and IT
services to customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive,
industrial, and government sectors. Belcan engineers better
outcomes for customers – from jet engines, airframe, and avionics
to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity, Belcan takes a
partnering approach to provide solutions that are adaptable,
integrated, and value added. Belcan has been earning the
trust of our customers for 60 years and counting. For more
information, please visit www.belcan.com.
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