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Attwater now have full Westland approvals

09/05/2011

Press releaseIssued by Attwater & Sons Ltd T/A Attwater Group and published as received — not written by Airframer’s editors.

Preston based manufacturer, Attwater Group now has approval to supply its manufactured materials and machined parts into helicopter manufacture, Agusta Westland.

"This prestigious endorsement shows that our quality management system is robust enough to satisfy even the most rigorous requirements," says Dave Swarbrick Attwater quality director. "Our philosophy is to ensure that every stage of its production is strictly controlled and monitored and that all materials pass through stringent quality checks to ensure the highest product standards and performance levels."

Established 135 years ago, Attwater manufactures industrial laminates and insulation materials, and was one of the shortlisted firms for the Family Business of the Year in the Red Rose Awards.