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PNAA's 9th Annual Aerospsace Conference - Another Great Success
PNAA’s two-day event, themed “Emerging Aerospace Opportunities,” included speakers from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, EADS, G2 Solutions, Holder Aerospace, Leeham Co, Lockheed Martin, Moss Adams, and Vaupell. Richard Aboulafia from Teal Group has returned as the featured speaker. Aboulafia is an internationally recognized authority in the aerospace industry and presented his annual “State of the Industry,” which included a forecast of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. One of the highlights of the conference was a panel discussion between Aboulafia, Scott Hamilton, and Michel Merluzeau moderated by KING 5's Glenn Farley.
“It’s more important than ever for local companies to realize that our northwest heritage as the leading aerospace manufacturing region in the world is under assault." said Kevin Steck, PNAA Chair and Vice President of Composites Atlantic. "We are constantly challenged from manufacturers off shore and from within the United States. This conference brings our members together to discuss how to enhance our competitiveness, better understand industry trends and capitalize on a global economic environment.”
In addition to conference presentations, an exhibit area, and multiple networking opportunities; attendees participated in a Purchasing Fair, meeting one-on-one with OEMs & Tier One buyers who are directly involved in buying aerospace parts, components and assemblies. This event fosters a better understanding of how to compete globally as an aerospace supplier.
“Our membership is becoming increasingly regional as we have come to appreciate the natural competitive advantages of the Pacific Northwest – generational engineering and manufacturing know-how, supply chain infrastructure, supportive government agencies and world class universities” said John Graham, PNAA Secretary and President of Fulcrum Associates.
To recognize their contribution to the advancement of aerospace in the Northwest, PNAA also presented three awards for excellence in aerospace. The Aerospace Company of the Year was awarded to Protective Coatings, and was accepted by Director of Quality, Rocky Blue. The Aerospace Executive of the Year was awarded to Clif Johnson of Esterline Hytek Finishes. The Chairman’s Award was given to Michael Mooney for his work with the Inland NorthWest Aerospace Consortium (INWAC).
“We’re excited about the conference but we’re even more excited about the future,” said Steck. “We intend to retain the crown of leadership in aerospace engineering and manufacturing excellence.”
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