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The acquisition has also introduced us to a range of new customers and contracts in regions such as Belgium , Sweden and Canada

“ There are two main businesses in NP Aerospace : the first focuses on composites and armor systems ( CAS ), while the other is a vehicle system services and spares ( VSSS ) business . Our CAS business is primarily dedicated to manufacturing protective armor for soldiers , law enforcement officers and vehicles , including hard body armor plates , ballistic helmet shells , Explosive Ordnance Disposal suits , vehicle armor , and other products related to survivability . Within that business , we also create commercial composites for sectors such as energy

and transportation , with one of our bigger product lines being medical composites , within which we fabricate radiology beds for cancer treatment . Meanwhile , the VSSS side of our business serves as our services and vehicle capability hub . Here , we provide post-design services , through-life support , vehicle and system upgrades and integration , configuration management , integrated logistics support , and through-life spares for platforms and equipment used by various militaries around the world ,” he clarifies .

Acquisition strategy

Throughout its history , NP Aerospace ’ s products and services offering has evolved as

the company experienced events like buyouts and acquisitions . James tells us more about NP Aerospace ’ s background and journey to success . “ Founded in 1926 in the UK , our company was initially part of a much larger

Westwire Harnessing Limited ( a SASMOS Company ) is a leading UK electrical wiring interconnect systems provider into the Defence , Aerospace and Rail industries . Specialising in the design , development , manufacture and support of systems for use in harsh environments such as Military Vehicles , Land Systems and Unmanned Air Systems .

Our journey with NP Aerospace started over 14 years ago , and we are now closely collaborating to further grow our relationship to deliver the best solutions in support of both companies ’ ambitious growth plans . Transparency is critical to our future success .

At Westwire we strive to deliver the best value add to our partners , calling on our extensive expertise , and knowledge of the supply chain to be best in class in our field . This is delivering results which can be rapidly scaled to ensure future growth .

Our core competencies include the full life cycle of expertise to supply ruggedised sealed harnesses , RF cable assemblies and electronic systems , together with all required design and support services .

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