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Aero Gear participates in 12th Year of ACM Trade Show
This year’s ACM Workforce Opportunity Fair & Trade Show at the Connecticut Convention Center was a great success! Eighty-eight member firms, six local colleges and over 600 students gathered to promote and explore careers in the aerospace industry. Aero Gear’s team was excited to have the opportunity to speak with local high school and middle school students about careers in...
CT Comissioner and Aero Gear Unveil Expanded Manufacturing Facility
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith joined over 50 VIP guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration on June 12th at Aero Gear in Windsor. Aero Gear founder Doug Rose welcomed suppliers, local leaders and customers to tour the facility’s new 24,000 sq ft addition and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the intricate process...
Manufacturing Talent on the Rise
There are a couple of colleges that have created their own manufacturing programs, including Westfield Technical Academy, UCONN, and Asnuntuck Community College. Aero Gear encourages these programs and has actually partnered with Asnuntuck Community College to help individuals who are seeking out a career in manufacturing. Aero Gear works closely with a local community college which has developed a Manufacturing...
Training in Excellence
At Aero Gear lean Manufacturing is our processing method which requires continual cross-training and updating the skills of our people who staff our equipment. Through skill matrices of the operators, tied directly to our capacity planning system, we can identify the capabilities in each cell and help with our internal cross-training efforts. It is not only important to measure equipment...
Growth from Excellence
Aero Gear is excited to announce the expansion of our facility! We are growing and need to equip our company for the coming years. Our new addition of approximately 24,000 square feet will provide a brand new lobby, conference room, offices, and manufacturing space for several new programs. The addition is progressing in leaps and bounds to meet the projected end...
Soaring into the Future: Paris Air Show 2017
The Paris Air Show is undoubtedly one of the most exciting events for us here at Aero Gear. Walking away from this year’s event, we feel excited and energized about our prospects in the dynamic and high-tech aerospace industry. The week-long show held many exciting events such as meeting with existing and potential customers, suppliers and viewing the aircraft that...
Recognized Gold Supplier
Aero Gear was recently awarded the recognition of “Gold Supplier” from our longtime supplier, LockHeed Martin Sikorsky Aircraft. This is the second year in a row that LockHeed Martin Sikorsky Aircraft has chosen Aero Gear for such a prominent award. Gaining the “Gold Supplier” status showcases our commitment to continued excellence through our consistency, reliability, and our resourcefulness when...
Farnborough Air Show 2016
It is hard to believe that we just wrapped up another week at the Farnborough Air Show! As usual, the show was filled with new technologies, impressive aircrafts, and most importantly, new business opportunities. Each year we reap networking opportunities with existing and potential new customers – giving us the opportunity to meet the decision-makers, shake hands, put faces with...
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What Is Aero Gear?
Did you know we’re not the only Aero Gear out there? To clear up some confusion, we created a site explaining the difference between each one! Visit http://whatisaerogear.com to learn more!
ACM Work Opportunity Fair & Trade Show
For the 10th year in a row, Aero Gear Inc. participated in the ACM Work Opportunity Fair & Trade Show which is held every October right here in Windsor, CT. The demand for new skilled workers is, and will continue to be, an issue that must be addressed to ensure the growth of manufacturing in Connecticut. The Workforce Opportunity Fair...
Forbes, Pratt & Whitney, and Aero Gear
Here at Aero Gear, one of our highest priorities is staying up to date on current events and decisions in the aerospace industry. Last week, Forbes published an article about Pratt & Whitney entitled “Gamechanger: How Pratt & Whitney Transformed Itself To Lead A Revolution In Jet Propulsion”. While much of the industry has known about the development of the...
Fox 61 CT Segment
Did you miss the Pratt & Whitney Supply Chain segment on Fox 61 CT last week? Connecticut’s Congressional members and the Governor express support for the aerospace industry in the state. Watch it now!