Gardner Aerospace Wins National Manufacturing Award for Outstanding Business Growth
Derby, February 4, 2016 – Derby-headquartered Gardner Aerospace, Europe’s largest independent manufacturer of aerospace detailed parts and sub-assemblies, has won the national Business Growth Award at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.
The award recognises Gardner for having achieved the most significant growth through actively managed and consistently delivered growth strategies.
As a group, Gardner is focused on the continuous improvement of its operations through the implementation of lean manufacturing, investing in new technology, upgrading its facilities and entering new geographic and product markets. The recent expansion of operations in Poland and India reinforces Gardner’s position as a leading consolidator in the highly fragmented details parts sector, bringing much needed scale, financial strength and capacity to the industry.
Indy Rattu, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Gardner Aerospace, says: “We are delighted to have won the national award after qualifying in the regional rounds last year. Our successful growth strategy is built upon listening to our customers, making long-term investments in the Group and our extremely hard-working team. This award is well-deserved recognition for them and their dedication to Gardner Aerospace.”
Gardner Aerospace is a leading international manufacturer of aerospace components comprising finished simple to highly complex machined and fabricated detailed parts with substantial speed shop, kitting and assembly capabilities. The company serves key aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers including Airbus, Spirit, GKN and Labinal and employs more than 1,400 people worldwide. Gardner Aerospace is committed to manufacturing excellence, with 10 world-class facilities in the UK, France, Poland and India, providing customers with the advantages of a high-quality internal low-cost supply chain through a single point of access. With annual revenues exceeding $185 million, the company is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. For more information visit: www.gardner-aerospace.com.
