February 2024 | thyssenkrupp Aerospace and the Mecachrome Group, one of the five largest manufacturers of aerospace parts in Europe, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a five-year extension of their existing long-term partnership.
thyssenkrupp Aerospace, part of thyssenkrupp Materials Services, will deliver material management solutions to the Mecachrome Group, including the supply of cut-to-size aluminum plates to France and North Africa.
The contract covers a range of services, including optimizing the use of raw materials, logistics planning to anticipate distribution and delivery challenges. It also incorporates purchasing management, specifically managing Conbid, the consolidated material supply process used for Airbus.
New additions to the partnership agreement take advantage of the “Materials as a Service” offering from thyssenkrupp Aerospace, especially the use of a digital control tower for highly effective performance and forecast management.
Emmanuel Soubigou, CEO of thyssenkrupp Aerospace France, says: “We’re delighted to sign this MoU and to continue our long-term partnership with Mecachrome. The control tower services that are included in this renewed contract will enable us to provide even better control of the inventory we deliver to Mecachrome so there’s less stockpiling and an efficiency boost to their operations.”
Christian Cornille, CEO of the Mecachrome Group adds: “The unpredictable nature of the aerospace industry means it’s beneficial to build long-term, stable partnerships. This is exactly why we’re very happy to continue this mutually beneficial working relationship with thyssenkrupp Aerospace. Their expertise in materials supply and end-to-end supply chain management services acts as a buffer against the turbulence of the industry so that we can focus on our core business.”
About the companies
thyssenkrupp Aerospace operates a global network spanning more than 30 sites in over 20 countries. The company’s network spans over 3,500 customers, including major aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers. thyssenkrupp Aerospace company offers supply chain and manufacturing services from raw material procurement to just-in-time delivery.
Mecachrome stands as a world leader in high-precision mechanics, with over 80 years of experience in designing, engineering, machining, and assembling high-precision parts for aerospace, automotive, motorsport, defense, and energy sectors. Mecachrome is recognized for its industrial expertise and state-of-the-art technology, serving prestigious clients like Airbus, Boeing, and Rolls Royce. Mecachrome employs 4 800 people worldwide.
Further Information: mecachrome.com, thyssenkrupp-aerospace.com
thyssenkrupp Materials Services is a leading mill-independent materials distribution and service providers with around 380 locations – including around 270 warehouse sites – in more than 30 countries. In the 2022/23 fiscal year, the company generated sales of € 13.6 billion and earnings of € 178 million. As part of its strategic further development “Materials as a Service” the company is focusing on the supply of raw materials and materials as well as products and services in the area of supply chain management. From 2030 Materials Services is planned to operate on a climate-neutral basis.
