Pattonair wins Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division contract
Above: Pattonair's Derby HQ.
The newest win builds on a 20-plus year established relationship with Parker and brings in some 1,500 new parts to the Pattonair supply chain through a consigned inventory programme. Pattonair will support FSD’s controls, fuel specialty products, hydraulics and engine pneumatics line, based out of Naples, FL, USA.
Parker Fluid Systems is working with Pattonair to support the following platforms - Trent 1000, Trent 7000, Airbus A320, Lockheed C130and the Safran CFM56 (both 5B & 7B kits). Future programs are the Gulfstream G650, Airbus A350, Cessna Citation and, GE 38.
Pattonair worked closely with Parker personnel to ensure the development of a world-class solution to help reduce costs and optimize parts availability.
“We are pleased to be widening our activity with Pattonair. Its stature and reputation, the reliability and professional service it delivers at Parker Aerospace with our businesses in Naples, Florida and having a neighbouring warehouse facility , were key drivers in Pattonair winning this bid. We have worked together successfully for over 20 years and look forward to continuing to develop together,” said Sharon White, Phd., Sr. Contract Procurement Specialist, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Aerospace Group.
“This new agreement, which we are pleased to announce just ahead of Farnborough Airshow, underlines a commitment from both our businesses to work together, streamline the supply chain and grow continuous improvement,” said Pattonair CEO Wayne Hollinshead.
