Local aircraft servicing company GE Aviation Wales has been recognised at the Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club Gala Awards.
The Nantgarw-based factory, which specialises in servicing a range of aircraft engines for over 90 customers worldwide including easyJet, Emirates and Continental, was awarded the excellence in manufacturing award at the business awards which recognise and celebrate all that is best in business in the local area.
On winning the award, Mike Patton, Managing Director of GE Aviation Wales said: “We are absolutely delighted to win this award. It is a great testament to the business and what we have achieved and keep on achieving year on year.”
GE was recognised for its manufacturing excellence and best practice not only in internal operations but also in those processes that involve customers and suppliers.
Continued Mike: “At GE Aviation Wales we are proud to offer our customers a service which is second to none, placing huge focus on quality and customer care. This award is for the whole team, it reflects the hard work and commitment of each of our employees, without their support and dedication we would not be able to do what we do day in day out successfully.
“I would like to thank everyone for their efforts and we look forward to a successful 2013.”
GE Aviation Wales employs over 1,200 highly skilled people and most recently opened a Fan Case Centre of Excellence, which incorporates composite repair and new technologies, further enhancing its capabilities as a leading assembly, test and overhaul facility.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Community Safety Cllr Paul Cannon said: “The annual Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club Awards is a celebration of some of the County Borough’s most esteemed companies and organisations.
“Congratulations to all of those who entered the 2013 Business Awards and especially to those who received awards. It was great to see business from all sectors and all sizes, they serve as testament that Rhondda Cynon Taf has a lot to be proud of and we remain ready for business. The Council’s Business Support Team organise the RCT Business Club and also offers a range of services to assist local enterprises.”