Spirit AeroSystems Unveils Fabrication Center of Excellence

Author:  PRNewswire | www.spiritaero.com/media-highlights/press-releases-and-statements
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 32, Issue 2, Spring 2018
Doc ID:  2018019
Year of Publication:  2018
Abstract:  
Spirit AeroSystems recently unveiled the first of two centers of excellence, focusing on the fabrication of complex commercial and military aircraft parts. The facility, located on the company’s headquarters campus in Wichita, Kansas, will accommodate new work in the global aerostructures market while also supporting current customer contracts. “We announced plans last year to invest and grow our fabrication capabilities to $1 billion, and this new Five-Axis Center of Excellence in Wichita is a step in achieving that goal,” said Spirit President and CEO Tom Gentile. “New state-of-the-art machining in this facility further solidifies Spirit’s fabrication and chemical processing capability, and will enhance our ability to win new fabrication work from both current and future customers.”