Cenco International, the business unit of Techspace Aero (Belgium) specializing in the design and manufacture of engine test facilities, is pleased to announce receiving a prestigious Design & Build contract for a new facility to test production engines for Rolls-Royce plc., one of the world's leading OEM's of aero-engines. After a stringent selection process, Cenco International was able to secure this new contract by providing unique and innovative solutions to meet Rolls-Royce's very strict technical specification. This turnkey contract will be performed by Cenco International's Minneapolis-based Cenco Inc., who has more than 50 years of successful experience in the design of such large turbofan engine test facilities.

The new facility is part of the Rolls-Royce Seletar Campus located in Seletar Aerospace Park in the north of Singapore, and will consist of a very large (14-meter cross-section) test facility, an engine preparation area, and a Customer Delivery Center (CDC) building.

This new Design-Build facility maintains Cenco International's leadership in the market of Design & Build of facilities for testing of aero-engines. It also strengthens Cenco's position as a key supplier to Rolls-Royce. As a further sign of a closer relationship with Rolls-Royce, Cenco recently opened an office in Derby, UK, to better serve its very demanding and rewarding Customer.

Mr. Donald Drewry, President & CEO of Cenco Inc, said: "It is with pleasure that Cenco accepts this very prestigious contract and continues to build its strong relationship with a leader in the aero-engine market. It also helps build on the reputation of the Seletar Aerospace Park as a distinguished site for aerospace industry in Asia-Pacific."

The Seletar Aerospace Park is the home to more than 20 leading aerospace related companies providing services and expertise for the industry serving the Asia-Pacific region.