Tekdata well positioned to help aerospace heavy- weights improve productivity

FT writer Kevin Done wrote a few weeks ago: "The restructuring of Airbus will step up a gear with Europe's struggling aircraft maker set to receive indicative proposals from a group of leading aerospace suppliers to take over several of its manufacturing sites in Germany, France and the UK. The sell-off is key to Airbus's efforts to reorganise its manufacturing around Europe, as the group seeks to cut costs and spread the capital risk of future aircraft programmes."

Initial production of the A380 was plagued by delays attributed to the 530 km (330 miles) of wiring in each aircraft. Airbus cited as underlying causes the complexity of the cabin wiring (100,000 wires and 40,300 connectors), its concurrent design and production, and the high degree of customisation for each airline, amongst other factors.

As major aerospace manufacturers embark on huge cost-cutting exercises, there is an opportunity for Tekdata to support manufacturing projects and help reduce costs while improving productivity. Managing director Ernie Edwards believes the company is well-positioned to make the most of current market conditions, where aerospace giants are looking at improving= productivity levels and seek to become more profitable in the process.

"Tekdata has a solid track record and is in a strong position to deliver enhanced productivity to aerospace suppliers and manufacturers" said Edwards. "Our ability to design innovative solutions, fast-prototype and reduce turn-around times sets us apart and makes us a natural partner and key ally to the avionics sector."

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