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“ Our accreditations not only validate our expertise and capabilities but also provide our clients with the assurance that they are partnering with a trusted and reputable organization . We work closely with our customers and their clients to improve our products and services . We are involved in looking at more environmentally friendly surface finishes . For instance , the big drive currently is to reduce the amount of hexavalent chromium from some of the finishes . As you can imagine however , where aircraft are concerned , it ’ s very difficult to change legacy processes quickly . Our customers ’ customers need to be happy with any changes or suggested implementations . New processes require extensive testing and validation prior to being signed off . It some cases , it can take decades to implement new ways of working . Indeed , many of the existing processes we carry out already
increase the longevity of components and enhance engine efficiency .”
Recently , Ashton & Moore has been investing in technology to enhance cybersecurity and supply chain resilience . Similarly , its JOSCAR accreditation demonstrates compliance , minimizes duplication , reduces barriers to entry and improves the ease of doing business in the defense and aerospace sectors . Alongside investment in technology , the company is also investing in employees for strategic succession planning .
“ Over the last few years ,” Keith continues , “ we have been trying to share some of our legacy experience and expertise , giving our managers greater responsibilities and empowering them to oversee certain aspects of the business . We ’ re also recruiting externally to bring new talent and expertise onboard . We ’ ve recently recruited someone who will
Indestructible
Paint is renowned for being a pioneer of high-performance surface coatings . For over 40 years , through investment in innovation , the company has been leading the way in the development of a variety of specialist and niche surface coatings , all of which solve key technical challenges , particularly around environmental sustainability . Indestructible Paint ’ s coatings protect engines , air frames , power generation industrial gas turbines at temperatures of up to 1,000 o C .
Email us for more information : sales @ indestructible . co . uk + 44 ( 0 ) 121 702 2485 | www . indestructible . co . uk
Testing excellence . It ’ s what we do ...
Aerotech Laboratories are proud to be a key supplier to Ashton & Moore for a wide variety of their laboratory testing requirements . As a UKAS and NADCAP accredited laboratory , we can offer chemical analysis , NDT penetrant and salt spray corrosion testing thanks to our highly skilled and experienced team of technologists .
www . aerotechlabs . co . uk
02476 474474 | support @ aerotechlabs . co . uk
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