MRO Europe
Oct. 19-21, 2021Washington State Directory
#1 Best State
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#1 Best Economy
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$41.3B
In Goods Shipped Worldwide Last Year
The Washington State Advantage
Following are just a few of the competitive advantages of doing business in Washington State:
- The opportunity to be part of a robust supply chain that serves every aircraft manufacturer and airline in the world. 85% of all commercial aircraft produced in the United States are made in Washington State.
- Access to a seasoned workforce that can contribute right from the start, leveraging their tremendous knowledge and experience in design, production, manufacturing and MRO.
- The ability to tap into synergistic industries, including Washington’s information and communication technology, advanced manufacturing, military and defense and clean energy sectors.
- An export hub that’s equidistant between European and Asian markets and a day’s sail closer to major Asian seaports and overseas suppliers.
- Proximity to world-class research universities and a national research laboratory, one of only 10 such labs in the United States.
- A supply chain that is interconnected at every level, from R&D and production to training and apprenticeship programs that are closely aligned with current and emerging industry needs.
- Rapidly growing next-gen aerospace clusters: commercial space, UAS and electric and autonomous aircraft.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you’re looking for additional production capacity, a smart investment or expansion strategy, or new partners in the most diverse aerospace supply chain in the world, give us call at +1 206 256 6100 or email us at aerospace@choosewashingtonstate.com.
Expand your business internationally.
Washington State businesses understand the power of tapping overseas markets. Last year, $41.3 billion in goods were shipped worldwide by more than 12,000 businesses statewide, 90% of those small to medium-sized companies.
Washington State Delegates
Air Informatics LLC
Air Informatics LLC is dedicated to the design, operations, and cybersecurity of e-Enabled Aircraft, the digital, software and data intensive, connected airplane. We have extensive in depth experience in today’s connected airplane, the corporate business jets and airliners. We have worked with Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft in the design, test, cybersecurity and operations, for large corporations, high net worth individuals, private business jet operators, the major consulting firms and airlines from around the world.
Contact:
Bruce Jackson
President and Managing Director
+1 646 645 5279
bpj1@airinformatics.com
Control Dynamics, Inc.
CDI provides electrical and mechanical engineering solutions for manufacturing and sustainability initiatives in diverse industries including aerospace, maritime, energy, to Canine Security. CDI improves existing or new manual and automated tooling. Our specialty is certifying systems for hazardous areas. Collaborating with universities accelerates emerging innovations and develops next-generation workforce. Products and services include: manufacturing safety & sustainability solutions; maritime; energy; aerospace; and hazardous areas certifications.
Contact:
Joseph Fletcher
Director of Technology Integration & College Relations
+1 206 853 9861
joe.fletcher@cdinw.com
Rebirth Analytics
Risks are interconnected… so is the solution.
Our technology delivers a multidimensional& correlated view into a supply chain ecosystem. Enterprises can transform supplier risk from a liability into an asset and gain predictive visibility into the multiple types of risk hazards that can impact their suppliers. Suppliers can win more clients by become Risk Assessed Certified, proving that they are stable and able to take on more business.
Contact:
Chonchol Gupta
CEO
+1 509 508 1316
MROEurope@rebirthanalytics.com
Taqtile, Inc.
Taqtile’s Manifest leverages AR, cloud computing, and LTE/5G networks to remove operational silos. With unprecedented integration, Manifest supports MRO digital modernization strategy goals by augmenting operations on the base and in the field for a more lethal joint force. It does this by augmenting worker cognition, reducing cognitive stress, and capturing operations data in real-time. The platform aggregates critical elements of operational systems to do more with less… and do it better.
Contact:
John Mathieu
Managing Director
+33 672 10 20 29
john.mathieu@taqtile.com
West Coast Industries
West Coast Industries is a 55 year old coldwork company. WCI‘s tooling can be found around the world, in OEM applications as well as in repair and maintenance facilities. WCI designs and manufactures high quality custom parts and tools for drilling and coldworking at our shop. The company’s services include materials testing, training, coldwork, and distribution of specialized equipment such as HALOSENSOR. Since our inception in 1971 our focus has been in aerospace and defense.
Contact:
Sean Mullany
Sales Engineer
+1 206 954 1270
smullany@coldwork.com
An export expert is always nearby.
Exports drive much of the state’s economy. It’s estimated that nearly a third of the state’s economic growth can be attributed directly to exports and almost half of the new jobs created in the state are export related. Leading this growth in exports is the Department of Commerce, which works closely with businesses who are exporting now or want to export in the future.
Our MRO Europe 2021 Team
Our team of business experts stands at the ready to help you do business in and with Washington State. Whether you want to locate a new facility or partner with a leading edge Washington company, we are ready to help you expand.
Amandine Crabtree
International Trade Specialist
Lucy Atkinson
Europe Representative
Apply for an export voucher and reduce your export-related expenses
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Export Voucher Program provides direct cash assistance to qualifying small businesses to help them expand their international sales.
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.