Aero Metals Alliance

Together weare strongerAero Metals Alliance

2 Aero Metals AllianceOur CompanyFive world class metal suppliers, AMA Partnersoffering unique capabilities andservices, that will enhance the AMA includes some of the world’s leading metalsupply chain for customers suppliers; Gould Alloys, Progressive Alloy, Servicewherever they are in the world. Centres Aero, Sunshine Metals and Wilsons. Together, these companies deliver a complete range of aerospaceAero Metals Alliance (AMA) provides Aluminium, and high performance metal products.Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Titanium, Nickel Alloysand supply chain management services to the world’s Processing Facilitiesleading aerospace companies. We currently operatefrom thirteen Service Centres in five countries AMA has extensive processingthroughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. facilities worldwide. AMA offers ‘Near Net Shape’ using the mostThis enables us to aggregate demand across a single sophisticated CNC machiningsupply chain on behalf of the world’s leading OEMs, centres.whilst at the same time providing a truly responsivelocal service to meet the needs of individual customers Our sawing and cutting facilitiesanywhere in the world. create outstanding value for money for our customers by offering the ultimate in speed and accuracy.

Aero Metals Alliance 3 Each of our Service Centres are equipped with the latest technology to meet the specific needs of each of our customersComplete LogisticsAMA operates from thirteenService Centres in five countries,providing customers with a localresponse while utilising our globalfootprint.

4 Aero Metals AllianceDelivering Value Working Together AMA has a de-centralised organisational structure allowing daily operations and decision making to take place locally. This empowers our partners and employees to demonstrate the knowledge and experience they have gained and implement their own ideas. Our structure is also in place to encourage growth and expansion. The structure is supported by knowledgeable marketing, sales and purchasing teams which enables the Alliance to react quickly and focus on our customers.

Aero Metals Alliance 5Services ProcessingWith strategically placed Service Centres in the UK, Each of our sites is equipped with the latest technologyFrance, Germany, the United States, China and India, we to meet the specific needs of each of our customers.offer total supply chain management systems tailored to Just some of the services available to our Aerospaceour customers Aerospace and Defence needs. and Defence customers include:• Processing Facilities • Cutting• Logistic Expertise • Shape cutting• Export • Milling• Packaging • Surfacing• Testing • Sawing• Cutting • Drilling• Quality Control • Guillotining• Online quoting, expediting and order tracking • Water jet cutting • USI testing • Heat-treating or re-tempering • Machining to ‘Near Net Shape’Products Cost ReductionWe are able to offer a wide range of materials from AMA will pro-actively look to provide genuine costBritish, American and German specifications to reduction initatives that can enhance profitability forcustomer specific grades such as MSRR (Rolls Royce) our customers as well as our own businesses.and ABS/AIMS (Airbus/GKN) and many others. • Direct to Line deliveries• Aluminium Alloys • Consignment stock at point of use• Aluminium Plate, Sheet, Bar and Tube • Electronic document delivery• Carbon & Alloy Steels • Consolidated invoicing• Copper Alloys • EDI Customer Portals• Copper, Brass and Bronze • Returnable packing solutions• Forgings • Engineered revert revenue streams• Phosphor Bronze • 2D Data Matrix Part Marking• Plastics • Bar Coding• Nickel Alloys • Continuous improvement collaboration• Stainless Steel• Steel Alloys• Steel Plate, Sheet, Bar and Tube• Titanium Alloys• Titanium Plate, Sheet, Bar and Tube

6 Aero Metals AllianceCustomer ServiceWe recognise that our customers arekey to our success and we realisethat we must meet and exceed ourcustomers expectations.Sales and Customer InterfaceWe continue to develop the skills and services provided by our sales teamsand customer relationship managers. They offer our customers ‘touchpoints’ so that they can provide a single and dedicated point of contact.Our customers experience ‘ease of doing business’ throughthe following:• Single point of contact• One stop shop• Multiple processing capabilitiesWide range of inventoryWe are able to offer a wide range of materials from American, British, Frenchand German specifications to customer specific grades and in various alloys.Multiple processing capabilitiesWe are equipped with the latest technology and are able to process a widerange of alloys and specifications to meet the needs of our customers. Single Point One Stop Direct of Contact Shop Invoicing Our customer relationship We offer a multitude of Direct invoicing saves valuable managers are the first point services and products, time and money by dealing of contact for your enquiries. providing customers the with one supplier rather than They will take ownership of convenience of having having to deal with multiple multiple needs met in supplier accounts, invoices any enquiry and become and purchase orders. your single point of contact, one location.ensuring customer satisfaction.

Aero Metals Alliance 7Customersexperienceease of doingbusiness

8 Aero Metals AllianceProcessing Capabilities Sawing Cutting Machining CentresAMA has a vast array of fully AMA has huge Aluminium AMA has ‘in house’ machiningautomatic circular and band Plate sawing capacity world centres (both 3 and 5 Axis)saws capable of sawing up to wide, also offering a full range that can offer ‘Near Net540mm diameter or 540mm of ancillary services, routing Shape’ and pre-machinedwidth/height combination flat and water jet cutting, AMA parts to the highest have the equipment for every standards. State of the art and square bars. requirement. ‘nesting’ programs are used to eliminate waste and minimise cycle times.

Aero Metals Alliance 9 Our processing facilities create outstanding value for money>50 5 7Band Saws Shape Saws Milling MachinesCutting bar up to 540mm diameter If you require shapes, our saws can Surface milling to close tolerancein Steel Aluminium and Titanium to provide a range of blocks and bars ‘Near Net Shape’.tolerances better than +/- 0.5mm. to your requirements.2 >30 3Circular Saws Plate Saws CNC RoutersHigh productivity circular saws for Precision plate sawing up to Our CNC routers offer profilebar and billet up to 100mm diameter 300mm thickness and up to 6 nesting and high speed routing.fast accurate high density cutting. metres in length using sophisticated optimisation programs to reduce waste.5 17 7Guillotines CNC Machining Water jetCutting Stainless Steel up to AMA can offer a complete package With no ‘heat generated’ structural3mm thick and Aluminium up to of machining on our ‘in house’ 3 changes and virtually burr-free cut8mm thick. and 5 Axis machining centres. ‘Near edges, finishing operation is reduced. Net Shape’ and pre-machining offer With no material discolouration and customers reduced cost within their no toxic or fume discharge. own operation. Multi-head operation, 12m x 3m capacity from shim to 200mm thickness.

10 Aero Metals AllianceOur AccreditationsWe work with a wide portfolio of businessesin the aerospace and defence industry.Below are some of the many approvals wehold nationally and internationally.Customer Approvals

Aero Metals Alliance 11Operating to thehighest levels ofquality and serviceApprovals and Standards Exceeding ExpectationsOther Customer Approvals Messier Bugatti Dowty In an increasingly complex market, customers andATR Northrop Grumman suppliers must work together to achieve maximumAVIC Raytheon efficiency to remain competitive and secure the futureBritten Norman Ratier Figeac of their business. AMA are committed to exceedingRolls Royce CDS Fokker Aerostructures customer expectations in every aspect of their business,Eaton Aerospace Spirit in material supply, logistics, supply chain managementSargent Aerospace Thales and engineering excellence.GE Aviation Zodiac SeatsGoodrich Systems AMA works with customers and suppliers to be theMeggitt Control Systems metal stock holder and service provider of choice, at every level.Standards• AS 9104/1• AS 9120 Rev A• AS BS EN ISO 9001:2008• AS BS EN ISO 9100:2009 Rev C• BS OHSAS 18001:2007• ISO 14001:2004

12 Aero Metals AlliancePurchasing StrategyOur challenge is to reduce waste andassociated costs where we can, whilstretaining high standards and ensuring thequality of our services and products.Purchasing Strategy BenefitsWe know delivering great services and products Strategic procurement from a global standpoint hascomes at a cost. The challenge is to reduce waste and many benefits for our supply chain and customers.associated costs where we can, whilst retaining high These benefits include:standards and ensuring the quality of our services and • Information sharing – Enhanced communicationsproducts. between suppliers and Aero Metal Alliance partners.We aim to show value for money in everything we buy, • A stronger supplier relationship, both strategic andwe drive best value against the background of reducingcosts. operational. • S implified processes – A reduction in the bureaucracyOur suppliers are assessed to measure and monitortheir performance for the purposes of offering value with suppliers, including improved handling offor money, mitigating risk and driving continuous procurement processes.improvement. • Improved forecasting to support suppliers capacity planning and metal hedging, resulting in shorter lead times. • Establish the most appropriate points of contact for both global contracts and local business. Information Simplified Vendor Assessment Sharing Processes ProgrammeEnhanced communications A reduction in the All of our suppliers are between suppliers and bureaucracy with suppliers, assessed to measure and AMA. This includes road including region specific terms monitor their performance and conditions, a single price for the purposes of offeringmaps, support and process list and improved handling of value for money, mitigating information and general risk and driving continuous communications. procurement processes. improvement.

Aero Metals Alliance 13A strongerrelationshipwith suppliersand partners

14 Aero Metals Alliance United Kingdom EurGlobal Reach United StatesSingle Supply ChainNo matter where you are in the world, AMA can supplymaterial on time, right first time.Our thirteen Service Centres will ensure that we cansupport our customers, no matter where they requireour services.

Aero Metals Alliance 15rope China India Our strategically placed Services Centres offer total supply chain management, tailored to our customers needs United Kingdom Europe Chesterfield, Derbyshire Nantes, France Sawtry, Cambridgeshire Seclin, France Fellbach, Germany United States Asia Davisville, West Virginia Corona, California Dalian City, China Wichita, Kansas Bangalore, India Hartsville, South Carolina Las Vegas, Nevada Williamantic, ConnecticutA responsive local serviceanywhere in the world

16 Aero Metals AllianceOur Members5World Class SuppliersAero Metals Alliance includes some of the world’sleading metal suppliers; Gould Alloys, ProgressiveAlloy, Service Centres Aero, Sunshine Metals andWilsons. Together, these companies deliver acomplete range of aerospace and high performancemetal products.13Service CentresWith strategically placed Service Centres in theUK, France, Germany, the United States, Chinaand India, we offer total supply chain managementsystems tailored to our customers Aerospace andDefence needs. www.aerometalsalliance.com

Aero Metals Alliance 17Together we deliver a complete range ofproducts and services across the globeGould Alloys are the leading supplier of high integrity For 30 years, Service Centres Aero (SCA) has been theferrous and non-ferrous metals to the world’s most leading service provider for their local Markets.demanding markets, including; Aerospace, Defence andPower Generation With three locations in France and Germany, their goal is to adapt their service offer to the needs of theirThe company occupies a modern, purpose built factory customers.in Derbyshire. It has progressed to its current statusthrough innovation, understanding customers’ needs and SCA is an important partner of the major OEMs in thedelivering products in the most cost-effective manner. Aerospace industry including direct-line feed, EDI orders and forecast management, reduction of customersThey carry a comprehensive range of stock in both inventory, pre-machined and cut-shape parts.Aerospace and commercial specifications/alloys. www.service-centres-aero.comwww.gouldalloys.comPASU specialises in Stainless Steel and Aerospace Alloys Wilsons is an independent, privately owned businessin bar, plate, forged block and ‘Near Net Shape’ forms. with a family ethos. Supplying high performance semi-Their inventory includes 15-5PH, 13-8MO, 17-4PH, 440c, finished metals and alloys to meet the demanding440c VAR, 4330M, 4340 VAR, 300M, 13-8 Supertough®, requirements of high technology industries, in the UK,Cronidur 30®, Nickel Alloys and other hard to find Europe and throughout the world for over 60 years.products. Will support your requirements from our threestrategic locations in the USA on time every time. Wilsons stock range is unequalled, with over 3000 items of Aerospace released products, and an extensiveTheir AS9100C quality system is complemented with range of commercial materials including one of the UK’sPratt & Whitney ‘LCS’ Certification along with approvals biggest ranges of Copper Nickel fittings.by most major aerospace manufacturers. www.wilsonsmetals.comwww.progressivealloy.comAt Sunshine Metals, our wide inventory of specialtymetals and custom supply chain services allows us toserve manufacturers in Aerospace, Marine, and Defenceindustries across the globe. We provide ‘Near NetShape’, semi-finished products and just in time kittingfrom our inventories of plate, rod, bar, and forgings. Ourcontinued commitment to service means our customerscan count on us to lead the industry in expertise, quality,and support.www.sunshinemetals.com

18 Aero Metals AllianceWorking in PartnershipCase StudiesThe Facts Tier-2 Airframe Parts Manufacturer3yr Scope • Provide ‘Near Net Shapes’Three year contract • Dock-to-stock quality system • Nested parts140k • Inventory logisticsAnnual growth from 8k to 140k Value RealisedKgs in three years • Improved equipment utilisation and productivity • Reduced cost per finished part • A nnual growth from 8k to 140k Kgs in three years • Delivery performance >98.9%Delivery performance >98.9%The Facts Aerostructures Manufacturer3yr Scope • 3 year contractThree year contract • >$2m material value • Total materials management>$2m • Provider of hand forgings and aluminium rod & bar • P roviding raw material and value-add services toMaterial value subcontractors throughout North America Value Realised • Total aggregation of demand • Reduced lead-times • Reduced minimum order quantityReduced lead-times

Aero Metals Alliance 19The Facts Major OEM5yr Scope • 5 year contractFive year contract • >€30m material value • M anagement of the full range of metallic rolled products>€30m from 0.5mm to 200mm thick and up to 15 metres longPer annum Value Realised • Inventory reduction by 50% • Full forecast management • EDI full integrated orders • Direct-Line Feed • Delivery performance 99%Delivery performance 99%The Facts Aerostructures Manufacturer10yr Scope • 10 year contractTen year contract • >$8m material value • C ut-shape and pre-machined parts for>$8m airframe manufacturerPer annum Value Realised • Inventory reduction • Material savings up to 35% • Reduced lead-times • Full forecast management • Delivery performance 99.6%Delivery performance 99.6%

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