QuEST expands into Aerospace Manufacturing

BANGALORE: QuEST, a leading provider of engineering services, offering end-to-end product development and engineering solutions, announced the expansion into Aerospace Manufacturing through a fully owned subsidiary „Ÿ QuEST Machining and Manufacturing.

QuEST Machining and Manufacturing will provide precision machined components to aerospace companies.

QuEST signed a 10 year strategic agreement with Magellan Aerospace, one of the world's largest aerospace suppliers. Under the agreement, QuEST will provide Magellan Aerospace with manufacturing of components such as landing gear parts for the Boeing 747, 777 and 787 programs.

Magellan Aerospace is QuEST's first major aerospace customer for manufacturing.

This venture brings together the manufacturing technology, assets, and experience necessary to provide value added manufacturing solutions in the rapidly growing Indian aerospace industry and help its customers meet the offsets requirements.

"With this expanded offering, QuEST is pioneering the concept-to-realization of products, as well as reinforcing our commitment of a partnering approach towards our customers," said Aravind Melligeri, President & CEO of QuEST Machining and Manufacturing.

"We are extremely honoured to have been selected by Magellan Aerospace as their partner of choice for manufacturing in India. Magellan is a highly respected name in the industry to have as our customer and we are looking forward to working with them," said Aravind Melligeri. "This strategic relationship will enhance our competitive position as well as endorse the fact that we are leading suppliers of end-to-end product development and delivery," he added.

The USD 25 million investment will go towards setting up the infrastructure and machinery over the next 3 years. The Start-up facility size is 20,000 sq. ft., with a capacity of 25,000 machining hours using state-of-the-art 3/4/5 axis machining centres. This facility will also include full-fledged quality inspection equipment.

Konrad Hahnelt, vice-president, Strategic Global Sourcing, Magellan Aerospace said "At Magellan, we are pleased to select QuEST Machining and Manufacturing as our strategic supplier in India for our manufacturing requirements. QuEST Machining and Manufacturing is committed to invest in the technology, manufacturing capabilities, and capacities required to support aerospace market needs."

"QuEST's comprehensive concept-to-realization solutions will complement Magellan's experience and knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and processes and will generate value for Magellan and its global customers," he added.

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