Mussett to create dedicated aerospace facility in 2012

The 12,000ft aerospace production area, which will be within the factory's existing footprint, will create more space for the company's staff and machining centres. Some existing machinery and equipment will be transferred into the new area from other workshops within the factory and the firm will also be investing in new five axis milling machines and live tooling turning centres. Managing director Gordon Mussett said: “We have an excellent reputation as a supplier for machined components for the aerospace industry and we are hoping to further strengthen our position with the creation of a dedicated aerospace facility. We will be moving some of our machining centres into this new area in order to continue work on our existing aerospace orders and we'll also be investing in new equipment.” As well as improving work flows and making best use of the factory's floorspace, the new aerospace centre will help Mussett Aerospace achieve the latest industry accreditations. The company will be working towards AS9100 Rev C accreditation in early summer 2012 once the new aerospace facility is complete. The creation of the new aerospace facility at Mussett Technology Group's headquarters in Loddon, Norfolk, is set to begin early in 2012. www.mussett.co.uk