Derby-based Pattonair (
www.pattonair.com) has celebrated its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region with the official opening of a new office in Japan.
This strengthens the company’s presence in Japan’s aerospace industry, supporting its growing customer base there and helping it to seek out new opportunities.
The office is in the city of Nagoya, a major manufacturing and shipping hub in the centre of the country, about 350km from Tokyo.
Pattonair CEO Wayne Hollinshead said: “The growth of Pattonair in Asia is timely for the firm and its position as the aerospace and defence industry’s leading global provider of supply-chain services.
"Our new office in Nagoya gives us expanded capabilities and is strategically important, as it enhances our global presence and competitiveness in the industry.
"It will also enable us to capitalise on opportunities for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. We extend our heartiest congratulations to Pattonair Japan on its official opening.”
The new office in Nagoya supports specialists in maintenance, repair and overhaul operations for the Trent series, V2500 and CFM56 engines, along with the bigger parts and equipment sub-contractors that supply Boeing and Airbus.
Its staff also support Pattonair’s Strategic Procurement team with their vendors in Japan, and they assist customers with the logistics for important Pattonair shipments.