CTRM to supply composite detail aerospace parts to Strata
Mubadala Investment Company-owned and Al Ain, UAE-based Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, recently signed a contract with Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) for the supply of composite detail aircraft parts.
Under the 10-year contract signed at Dubai Airshow 2019, CTRM will supply Strata with structural composite detail parts for aircraft components. The first shipment is due to arrive at Strata’s world-class Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park production facility at Al Ain International Airport in the second quarter of 2020.
The deal is part of outlining a strategy to secure best-cost international supply chain partners for Strata-manufactured composite aero-structure components, explained Ismail Ali Abdulla, CEO, Strata.
“By outsourcing sub-tier business functions to selected suppliers with proven track record of excellence, Strata can place a greater focus on core manufacturing activities and take full control of the end-to-end supply chain. This arrangement will enable Strata to continue exceeding customers’ expectations in terms of cost-efficient delivery,” he added.
“Through this strategic arrangement, CTRM becomes the extended manufacturing arm and capacity provider for Strata. By leveraging on each other’s respective strengths and capabilities, Strata and CTRM will complement each other in capacity and capabilities towards strengthening our position in this aerospace industry,” remarked Shamsuddin Mohamed Yusof, CEO, CTRM.
