Company News Brief - 2/2006
Welcome to the new edition of Saab Aerostructures Company News Brief
No one knows for sure what the future will bring; neither in the aviation industry, nor in any other areas. It is an exicting fact which keeps us pushing the boundaries of developing our production techniques as well as our way to manage our business – all in order to meet our customers future demands.
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When it comes to the field of aerostructures, we know one thing for sure; we will have to develop lighter and more cost effective structures. That is why Saab, together with aviation companies, as well as universities and research institutions all over Europe, participates in ALCAS, Advanced Low Cost Aircraft Structures, with the aim of developing new applications from composite.
We also believe that the future will involve even more international way of working. Today, we work with sub-contractors from all over the world and recently we extended our cooperation with Romania by signing a contract with the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Romaero A.S. The contract, a long-term agreement regarding cooperation in the manufacture of subassemblies and components for the aircraft industry, strengthens the commercial relations between the two companies.
In order to be successful in the aerostructures industry in the future, it is necessary to be competitive in all areas of the business. In order to further improve our qualities, we have recently introduced autonomous machines in production. In this way, we can utilize our resources 24 hours a day in order to enhance our competitiveness.
Whatever challenges the future brings, Saab Aerostructures extensive experience from the aviation industry and our uniquely dedicated team of co-workers makes me feel comfortable. We are a partner standing behind our customers all the way.
Saab participates in developing aerostructures
for the future
For the past year Saab Aerostructures has been involved in the European ALCAS collaboration. Advanced Low Cost Aircraft Structures is a co-operation between aviation industries and universities across Europe, 50 per cent of which is financed by the EU. The aim is to develop the aerostructures of the future.
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Saab Aerostructures extends Industrial Cooperation with Romania
Saab Aerostructures and the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Romaero have signed a long-term agreement regarding cooperation in the manufacture of subassemblies and components for the aircraft industry. The signed agreement is a step forward in establishing a strategic alliance between Saab AB and Romaero and the strengthening of the commercial relations between the two companies.
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Autonomous machines increase competitiveness
As part of an effort to make Saab Aerostructures’ operation more competitive and cost effective, the business unit is now using autonomous machines in production. This is so that machines can run even outside the standard shift system.
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