22 AEROSPACEMANUFACTURING
DELIVERING
EXCELLENCE
Inside | Axiom’s recently acquired APT 9411CE flying probe machine
A new supply chain initiative and the increasing adoption of the international
aerospace industry standards are firm indications of the UK aerospace and defence
industry’s commitment to achieve quality excellence and increase added value. In
meeting the challenge to deliver, Axiom Manufacturing Services aims to provide the
total integrated solution to give customers a competitive advantage
C
ontinuous advancements in achieve sustainable business growth. highly complex needs.
technology, strict quality audits However, success is dependent on Managing Director, Shaun Ashmead,
and ever-increasing demands to members of the supply chain working explains how AS/EN 9100 and SC21 have
deliver highly-competitive products are in partnership to provide products further enhanced the company’s existing
among some of the key challenges facing and added value services that meet the quality standards, which have been
companies in the defence and aerospace industry’s requirements. integral to the business’ overall approach.
industry today. Tasked to deliver mission- Axiom Manufacturing Services, which “Providing our customers with solutions
critical products often within tight time- is reported to be ranked securely within which are flexible, reliable, safe and cost-
frames, and in partnership with suppliers the UK contract electronic manufacturing effective has been key to our business
spanning the globe, these businesses (CEM) industry’s 20 leading companies, operations and service offerings,” he
regard effective project management as a provides a full turnkey solution and has says. “Our approach towards customers
prime factor determining their product’s long embraced a culture of innovation in the defence and aerospace industry
success. and passion to achieve quality excellence is no different, but we are aware of the
To improve supply chain management, across its entire supply chain operations. challenges facing our clients and we work
the UK industry has developed The Newport, Wales-based company is closely with them to deliver the best
the Twenty First Century Supply steadily building its relationships with the solution.”
Chain (SC21) action plan, which is defence and aerospace industry counting Account Manager, Martin Burridge,
complemented by the recognised SELEX Communications among its the first of eight appointments within
industry standard AS/EN 9100. The customers. With the recent accreditation Axiom, joined the company last January
formation of SC21 demonstrates the to the AS/EN 9100 standard and with specialist experience of the
industry’s commitment to improve commitment to SC21, Axiom is said to be aerospace and defence industry. Armed
standards overall and to help companies well-placed to respond to the industry’s with 17 years experience operating with
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