thyssenkrupp Aerospace and the Swedish aircraft manufacturer
Saab have announced that they will extend their partnership, which first began in 2008. Under the terms of the new agreement, thussenkrupp will become the materials supplier for Saab’s sub-contractors world-wide, taking care of all warehousing and quality inspection activities for the aircraft manufacturer and its global sub-contractors.
Petri Laaksonen, thyssenkrupp Aerospace Finland managing director, said: ”The renewed partnership with Saab is yet another example of our strategy ‘Materials as a Service‘. Since the beginning of our relationship, we have continuously increased our service scope and are proud that we have been able to gain the trust of Saab. I am delighted that we could again prove that our supply chain
expertise adds great value for our customers.”
With precise planning, and near net shape production of parts with waterjet cutting, thyssenkrupp
Aerospace improves sustainability and costs for their customer. Smart transportation routes and
streamlined logistics lead to further savings in CO
2, as in line with the sustainability strategy of both thyssenkrupp Materials Services and Saab.
thyssenkrupp Aerospace is a leading global company that delivers supply chain solutions for the
aerospace industry. The company’s network spans more than 40 sites in over 20 countries and its over 3,500 customers include the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers.
The company offers supply chain management as well as a wide range of supply chain and
manufacturing services. These include procurement of raw materials, warehousing, precision
processing, third-party logistics, and just-in-time delivery.