AAR Named Exclusive Supply Chain Partner for Exechon Enterprises to Support XMini Worldwide
September 27, 2016
Strategic sourcing & inventory management contract leverages AAR’s global aftermarket solutions
WOOD DALE, Illinois, September 27, 2016 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), an industry-leading provider of aviation services and integrated supply chain solutions, has been awarded a 10-year global exclusive supply chain agreement with Exechon Enterprises, LLC, an Abu Dhabi–based joint venture between Lockheed Martin, Tecgrant AB, and Injaz National, to supply all material for the patented Parallel Kinematic Machine known as the XMini. Under the agreement, AAR is responsible for all strategic production sourcing, procurement, kitting, and aftermarket component distribution in support of global XMini sales, for which initial orders have already been placed by aviation OEMs.
“We are truly excited about this opportunity to support Exechon as it produces a machine that fills an unmet need in manufacturing today,” said Jay Pereira, Vice President and General Manager of Government Programs. “This long-term partnership is a result of AAR’s capability and agility to deliver custom solutions outside of traditional aftermarket distribution channels anywhere in the world.”
“We chose AAR for their trade-compliance expertise and ability to develop and manage our supply chain and inventory investment relative to production volume,” said Karl Erik Neumann, CEO of Exechon Enterprises. “This partnership lets us focus on manufacturing and production of our game-changing product, without worrying about the supply chain.”
About Exechon
Exechon is a joint venture between Tecgrant AB, a Swedish company; Injaz National General Transport an Abu Dhabi based company; and Lockheed Martin, mainly specializing in manufacturing of robotic machines. The Abu Dhabi-based joint venture, Exechon Enterprises, L.L.C., is an engineering and manufacturing center of excellence for Parallel Kinematics Machining (PKM) in the aerospace, defense and automotive sectors, as well as other industrial sectors, and will export locally manufactured machines. More information can be found at www.exechon.com.
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AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
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