AMETEK MRO Drake Air has received the Nadcap® accreditation for welding, recognising its commitment to continual improvement in aerospace quality.

Bill Crider, director of quality at AMETEK MRO Midwest, said: “This Nadcap accreditation, the first of several that the organisation has targeted, recognises the commitment the organisation has made to continually improve its processes and quality standards, thereby adding more value to the customers we serve.

“Drake Air received Nadcap® accreditation for demonstrating that commitment to provide quality products and satisfying customer requirements.”

Jay Solomond, executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Performance Review Institute, said: “Nadcap accreditation is globally recognised as a hallmark of quality, and is a major accomplishment.

“For many years, the aerospace industry has incorporated Nadcap into its approach for handling risk, as it demonstrates compliance to industry standards and customer requirements.

“I am delighted, therefore, that Drake Air has achieved Nadcap accreditation for welding, and that all their hard work has paid off.”

Gene Forrester, division vice president and business manager at AMETEK MRO Midwest, said: “This accreditation aligns with the organisation’s strategy of being the preferred supplier of heat transfer products for the aerospace industry.

“Our team is committed to continuously raising the industry standard and this Nadcap accreditation further distinguishes AMETEK MRO as a leader in the aerospace industry.”

Drake Air, a brand of AMETEK MRO, is an AS9100/9110-certified MRO Center of Excellence with capabilities to fabricate, manufacture, and repair aluminium and high temperature alloys.

Drake Air specialises in the MRO of heat transfer components, including heat exchangers, precoolers, oil coolers, and fuel heaters for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military, and rotor wing aircraft.

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