Sat, Oct 28, 2006
Turbomeca is
inaugurating newly expanded facilities at Turbomeca USA in Grand
Prairie, Texas,in order to 'meet the growing demand for Turbomeca
engines.' The additional 67,000 square feet encompasses office
space, a shipping and receiving area, warehouse, new production,
and a Turbo Support Center.
Turbomeca USA tells ANN that it will double its staff, as well
as its assembly and test capacity, thereby achieving the ability to
produce 500 engines a year by the end of 2007. In addition to
Turbomeca USA’s expansion, Turbomeca Canada expanded their
facility in Mirabel, Quebec by 2,200 square feet to further respond
to the growing demand and make way for additional offerings. By
year end, Turbomeca Canada will have completed approximately 220
engines and by 2008/2009 they project to complete over 300 engines
per year.
Russ Spray, President
and CEO for Turbomeca USA, said: “Our newly expanded
facilities at TMUSA and Turbomeca Canada are just part of a global
expansion of resources occurring within Turbomeca to meet customer
demand. At Turbomeca USA in particular, the re-engining program of
the US Coast Guard HH65 fleet and the recent award of the US
Army’s Light Utility Helicopter program have accelerated
Turbomeca USA’s growth in manpower and assets.”
“And this in turn has contributed to TM Canada’s
expansion”, said Helene Seguinotte, CEO for Turbomeca
Canada.
Additionally; Turbomeca has set into motion the development of a
US-based manufacturing facility to produce parts specifically for
the LUH mission and to further contribute to the increase of
commercial and military support needs. It is envisioned that the
new manufacturing facility will rival the dimensions and staffing
of Turbomeca USA and will be fully operational by 2009.
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