It was the Pratt & Whitney press conference, but it might well have been described as a pow-wow of powerplant PRs.
Tucked somewhat sheepishly on a back row of the press conference room were the public relations officers of BMW Rolls-Royce, General Electric and International Aero Engines. P&W president Karl Krapek, who was briefing journalists on his company's four new engine programmes, was unfazed and even gracious in the face of such unabashed interest by potential rivals.
He even invited some of them to help answer reporters' questions. P&W's own PR, Mark Sullivan, was on hand to check those answers.
Fairchild team
One of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of aerospace fasteners and fastening systems is showing its products at stand A437. Fairchild Fasteners was the first such manufacturer to be awarded ISO 9000, for its factories in the United States and Europe. It has also set up customer teams worldwide.
Certified deal
US-based Certified Aircraft Parts, a parts supplier for Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft, has been re-appointed as an exclusive distributor for a number of companies, including CEF Industries, Emco Fluid Systems, Heroux and Pilkington Aerospace.
World Works
A tool product range available anywhere in the world is the boast of Stanley Works Pacific which says its vast array of distribution centres provides global coverage. See how the company can provide on-the-job tools to suit many applications at stand B304.
Sheet hot
If you're looking for a company which can provide precision sheet metal components for the commercial and military markets, visit Stolper-Fabralloy at stand D235. The aftermarket component repair business is also one of Stolper's areas of expertise.
Sun shine
Dutch company Sun Electric Systems is marketing its range of testing products for aircraft hydraulic systems at the show (Stand A1242). Customers include the German air force, the Royal Danish air force and Eurocopter.
UPDATESource: Flight Daily News
