Geometric inks engineering contract with Airbus group's Aerolia

Geometric Ltd, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM), global engineering services, and offshore software product development (OSPD) solutions and technologies, has entered into a multi-year engineering services engagement with Aerolia, one of the largest tier 1 aerospace suppliers. Under the agreement, Geometric will set up a dedicated centre for mechanical systems installations in Bengaluru.
 
Aerolia, a part of the Airbus group, selected Geometric for its expertise in setting up offshore engineering centres and to leverage Geometric’s engineering capabilities along with its IP and software development strengths for intelligent engineering. Geometric’s deep understanding of the product development cycle and technology will help Aerolia’s global operations to enhance their competitive advantage.
 
Raphael Duflos, Chief Procurement Officer, Aerolia, said, “Aerolia is pleased to sign this important contract with Geometric. Today is a key step in a strategic path that should enhance intimacy between Aerolia and the Indian supply chain, leading to competitive partnerships. Aerolia will continue to enlarge its Indian supply chain content to serve its total cost of acquisition targets and deliver local value for its end customer.”
 
Manu Parpia, MD & CEO, added, “We are very pleased with this association with Aerolia, a major aerospace tier 1 supplier. We have begun a journey together and it is Geometric's endeavour to provide value to Aerolia through not only cost savings, but also innovative use of its technologies, thus enabling Aerolia better serve their customers. The Aerospace vertical is a key driver of growth for Geometric.”
 
As an aerostructure, system and equipment manufacturer, Aerolia is a world major player in the design and production of aircraft equipped fuselages with facilities in France (Meaulte, St-Nazaire and Toulouse), Quebec (Dorval and soon Mirabel), Tunisia (M’Ghira), Germany, China, South Korea and United Arab Emirates. Aerolia takes active part in the success of its customers Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, OGMA and Aero Vodochody and in the development of their new programmes A350 XWB, A400M, A320neo, Global 7 000, Global 8 000 and KC390.