2nd Jun 2006 08:30
UMECO PLC02 June 2006 2 June 2006 UMECO PLC AEROMEDIC INNOVATIONS WINS EXTENDED BRITISH AIRWAYS CONTRACT UMECO plc ("UMECO"), an international provider of supply chain and repair andoverhaul services and advanced composite materials primarily to the aerospace &defence industries, announces that its subsidiary, Aeromedic Innovations Limitedhas secured a significant contract extension for additional business withBritish Airways ("BA"), one of its major customers. The 3-year agreement covers the provision and servicing of on-board first aidkits for BA's extensive fleet of aircraft as well as medical supplies to BA'sOccupational Health units. This new agreement complements an existing BAcontract held by Aeromedic whereby the company supply and maintain BA's on-boardmedical kits. Aeromedic, recently acquired by UMECO's AEM business, supplies, maintains andoverhauls on-board medical kits and therapeutic oxygen equipment principally toairlines. The business sits within UMECO's Repair & Overhaul division. Clive Snowdon, Chief Executive of UMECO plc, commented: "I am delighted that we have secured this important extension to our contractwith British Airways. The contract underlines the importance that BA attaches tocustomer care and safety. The dedicated and experienced team at Aeromedic areuniquely placed to provide the quality of service that a world leadingorganisation, such as BA, rightly demand." - Ends - For further information: UMECO plcClive Snowdon, Chief Executive 01926 331800 Hogarth Partnership LtdBarnaby Fry / Charlie Field 020 7357 9477 NOTES TO EDITORS UMECO PLC Umeco is a leading innovator in distribution, supply chain management and repairand overhaul services to the aerospace and defence industries, harnessing newmethods for enhancing its customers' performance and profitability. Umeco also has significant manufacturing interests in advanced compositematerials for a growing range of applications in its core aerospace and defencemarkets and in other high performance technology industries such as motor sport,automotive and wind energy. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, UMECO had turnover of £242.4 million in theyear to 31 March 2005. UMECO is managed through three divisions:- UMECO Components - a leading international provider of value-added distributionand supply chain outsourcing services to customers in the aerospace & defencemarket. With its specialisation in the supply of small components andsophisticated IT systems, its growing global customer base can enjoy significantoperational, cost and working capital benefits. Customers include Rolls-Royce plc, BAE SYSTEMS, Snecma Groupe, Parker Aerospace,Goodrich Aerospace, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and the US Department ofDefense. UMECO Composites - a provider of a complete range of advanced compositematerials and specialist chemical products principally to the aerospace,motorsport, automotive and wind energy markets. A growing range of value-addedoutsourcing services is provided to major customers. Customers include Boeing, Airbus, BAE SYSTEMS, Goodrich Aerostructures, BritishAirways, Lufthansa Technik, a number of manufacturers of high performance supercars and all the Formula 1 teams. UMECO Repair and Overhaul - a provider of a comprehensive accessory repair andinstallation service to operators of fixed and rotary wing aircraft ranging insize from executive jets through to a Boeing 747. Customers include British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Alitalia Express, BristowHelicopters, BAE SYSTEMS, Saab Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney AEROMEDIC INNOVATIONS LIMITED Aeromedic Innovations Limited, a subsidiary of UMECO plc, is a world leader inthe supply of First Aid and Medical Kits for commercial airline use. With morethan fifteen years experience in the airline industry and a strong background inprofessional healthcare, Aeromedic is uniquely qualified to provide theoutstanding levels of service expected by the airline industry. As part of the Repair and Overhaul division of UMECO plc Aeromedic provides astrong value added contribution to many leading airlines through theirrelationship with AEM Limited. Aeromedic holds ISO9000:2000 accreditation and is licenced by the MHRA formanufacturing, assembly and wholesale of pharmaceutical products. Additional products include supplementary therapeutic oxygen systems supplied principallyto airlines. Further information regarding Aeromedic can be found at: www.aeromedicgroup.com BRITISH AIRWAYS British Airways is the one of the world's largest international airlines,carrying in the year to March 2006 almost 36 million passengers worldwide. Also,one of the world's longest established airlines, it has always been regarded asan industry-leader. The airline's two main operating bases are London's two main airports, Heathrow(the world's biggest international airport) and Gatwick. Further information on British Airways can be found at: www.ba.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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