13 June 2011 - Aéro Montréal publishes first-ever directory of Québec’s aerospace cluster
Aéro Montréal publishes first-ever directory of Québec’s aerospace cluster
“A great promotional tool for Quebec aerospace industry, the 2010 Directory brings together all the stakeholders and increases their visibility around the world, thus improving the establishment of future business opportunities.”
- Marc Parent, Chairman of the Board, Aéro Montréal and President and Chief Executive Officer, CAE Inc.Montréal,
March 8, 2010 – Aéro Montréal today launched the first edition of the Québec aerospace cluster directory. “Representing more than 300 entries, this new reference tool will further strengthen cohesion within our sector and enhance the reputation and visibility of Québec’s aerospace cluster at the national and international levels,” said Marc Parent, Chairman of the Board, Aéro Montréal, and President and Chief Executive Officer, CAE Inc.
An exceptional guide to Quebec’s best suppliers, the 2010 Directory will, among other things, promote Quebec’s aerospace industrial capability and increase awareness about the cluster’s stakeholders, including associations, institutions, educational establishments and research centres. “This promotional tool lists the major players in Québec’s supply chain, the backbone of our industry, which strives to be dynamic, high performing and always ready to meet the needs of prime contractors around the world,” said Suzanne M. Benoît, CEO of Aéro Montréal.
The 2010 Directory presents the corporate profile of each organization, including a description of their activities and complete contact information. To facilitate access to readers around the world, it is also available online at www.aeromontreal.ca. The electronic version features a complete list of companies as well as a search tool that enables to find a supplier by name, keywords, categories or specialties. This enhances the establishment of future business opportunities.
The production of the 2010 Directory was made possible with the support of Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ). Its extensive knowledge of Québec’s aerospace industry was an asset in collecting and classifying the data.
Worldwide promotional efforts
This directory, considered invaluable by many stakeholders, supports efforts to promote Québec companies among potential clients during various national and international missions and trade shows.
Québec’s aerospace industry at a glance
The heart of Canada’s aerospace industry, Québec has played a central role in the conquest of air and space for nearly a century. Recognized for its highly skilled and innovative labour force, Québec’s aerospace sector today generates revenues of $12.4 billion, or around 60% of the Canadian total. With 98% of Québec’s aerospace activity concentrated in Greater Montréal, the region is one of the world’s leading aerospace centres, along with Seattle and Toulouse.
Québec’s aerospace industry benefits from the presence of global leaders. These include 4 major prime contractors and some 15 equipment manufacturers and MROs supported by a network of more than 215 specialized companies. Moreover, Québec is home to Canada’s largest aerospace centres of excellence and most prestigious technical institutes, schools, colleges and universities. Thanks to this exceptional innovation capacity, our industrial sector is recognized around the world as a true model of excellence.
About Aéro Montréal
Aéro Montréal, Greater Montréal’s aerospace cluster, is a think tank that brings together all the major decision makers in Québec’s aerospace sector, including companies, educational and research institutions, associations and unions.Aéro Montréal’s mission is to mobilize industry players around common goals and focused actions to increase cohesion and optimize competitiveness. By fostering the growth and expansion of Greater Montréal’s aerospace cluster, it intends to make this industry an increasingly important source of wealth creation for the Montréal region, Québec and Canada.
For information:
Amélie Hudon
Senior Communication Advisor Aéro Montréal
Tel.: 514 987-9334
Cell.: 514 262-8417
amelie.hudon@aeromontreal.ca