AMA invests in new Indian metals facility

This will be a central focus of AMA’s participation at the Aero India Show 2019, with AMA returning to the event to exhibit on stand AB2.12.

The new 8,000ft² warehouse is strategically located near Chennai, with easy access to the busy Chennai port complex, the third largest in India and the biggest port in the Bay of Bengal. As well as the logistical advantages the location offers the site was chosen because it provides the opportunity for significant future expansion to accommodate increases in demand. Recent research indicates that growth in the Indian aerospace industry is more than twice that of the country’s GDP so the significance of a reliable and knowledgeable supply chain to support this ongoing development in the region is more important than ever.

Against this market growth backdrop, AMA has invested in the location near Chennai which provides the flexibility that the Alliance is looking for in servicing its Indian customer base with an extensive range of quality approved aerospace and high-performance metal products. In addition to now being able to service its Indian customer base locally, AMA can support customers in whichever economic zone they operate in, taking advantage of its location in a ‘Free Trade Warehousing Zone’ (FTWZ)’.

AMA is made up of the leading names within metals supply: Gould Alloys, Progressive Alloy Steels Unlimited (PASU), Service Centres Aero (SCA), Sunshine Metals and Wilsons Metals. Collectively this represents extensive experience, knowledge and expertise through which OEMs and subcontractors in the aerospace industry can source their metals, processing requirements and supply chain management services. AMA’s objective has always been to provide a global capability through this collaborative approach but one which also recognises the value of local service and support. This investment signifies the long- term commitment of AMA to the aerospace and defence markets in India.

AMA is committed to ensuring best practice and to meeting the latest standards, whether global or market-specific. The new Chennai warehouse is certified to the AS9120 Quality Management Systems - Aerospace Requirements for Stockist Distributors. Extensive stocks, including dedicated ranges for contractual customers, will ensure reduced lead times, risk mitigation and right first time, JIT (Just-In-Time) deliveries throughout India.

Commenting on the establishment of the new Indian facility, Mark Brown, vice-president business development at AMA (pictured), said: “The opening of this new warehouse in India brings the total number of AMA sites to 13, with facilities located throughout the Asia Pacific, Americas and European regions. Through the constituent members of AMA, we are able to offer a wide range of products and services complete with extensive knowledge and experience in the specific requirements of the aerospace industry, including the ever-increasing focus on an integrated, value adding supply chain. We’ve been engaging with our customer base for some time now and have listened to their needs in delivering a local Indian facility. This investment will enable us to further improve our offering to India bringing us even closer to our valued customers, recognising this as an important and growing market.”

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