Farnborough 2008 - Hall 4, Stand E12

We will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Farnborough International Airshow. The air show takes place in Farnborough, UK between the 14th-20th July. As part of the Sitec Group, JRA Aerospace will be exhibiting with us on the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) Stand in Hall 4 stand E12. Click here to download a plan of Hall 4, or here to download a plan of the entire exhibition. Please come and visit us to learn more about our capabilities and how we might benefit you or your organisation. For more information on the Farnborough Airshow please visit www.farnborough.com.

Sitec Group announces the acquisition of EME Designs

Sitec Group today announces the acquisition of EME Designs Limited, a UK based engineering design consultancy. The acquisition was completed in early January 2008. EME Designs has particular expertise in electronic and mechanical design and build projects for the material handling, power, rail and defence markets. This complements Sitec Groups' existing skills in the aerospace, defence, petro-chemical, nuclear and utilities sectors. David Harris, Managing Director of Sitec Group said: “This acquisition enhances Sitecs’ capability to deliver high-end engineering design and project management services to customers globally and positions us well for further growth. Geoff Evans, founder and managing director of EME, said: “We are delighted to be joining Sitec Groups’ 1700 strong team of people working on client specific projects. I look forward to combining our skills to enhance the services we can provide to our clients. For more information on EME Designs please visit: www.eme-designs.co.uk

UK MOD award contracts to Sitec & JRA Aerospace.

Sitec Southampton and JRA Aerospace have both been awarded contracts in the Multi-Participant Framework Agreement for the UK Ministry of Defence Technical Support. This commenced on the 14th September 2007. Southampton has been awarded enabling task within the Framework Agreement for Provision of Drawing Maintenance and Drawing Office Services, beginning 1st October 2007.

GCT-GED selected by Airbus Germany

In the latest supplier management selection process, our German company together with our partner GCT have been reconfirmed as a Strategic Engineering Supplier to Airbus Deutschland . The GCT-GED partnership offers an integrated engineering solution combined with a recruitment capability and has offices in Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin and Munich. We are also proud to announce that we have been selected as a supplier to the Technical Publications Departments of Airbus though a venture know as G2E.

Graduate Development with AgustaWestland (UK)

Sitec have entered into a graduate development arrangement with AgustaWestland (UK) that will develop aerospace engineers, for the local and wider aerospace industry. The development centre is located in the Sitec offices in Bath (UK) Key to skills attainment is the ability to learn "on the job" from current experienced engineers and to be able to effectively utilise various aerospace systems and CAE tools. The type of work undertaken involves design and analysis of aerospace components on actual aerospace programs, with the output being engineering data/models for direct use in production and manufacture activities. This arrangement is being supported by AgustaWestland (UK) through the provision of contracts for engineering design tasks, on the job support, training provision and the opportunity to work with the integrated design manufacturing engineering teams at the AgustaWestland plant in Yeovil.