June 18, 2012 10:56 AM

SME Aerospace, Boeing And Spirit Aerosystems Host Meeting Of Regional Aerospace Suppliers In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- SME Aerospace Sdn Bhd (SMEAe), Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd hosted a conference last week in Malaysia for more than 100 executives from aerospace suppliers and related companies from 10 countries to strengthen business ties and advance Southeast Asia's aerospace capabilities.

The two-day conference on June 13-14 for General Managers for Southeast Asian suppliers included participants from Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as from China, India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.

The conference was a recognition of the region's increasing contribution to the global aerospace industry and provided a forum to support further development in Southeast Asia s aircraft component manufacturing industry.

Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry, officiated at the two-day conference and provided the keynote speech.

In his speech, the Minister noted that the conference was highly significant in enhancing Malaysia s capability in the aerostructure s manufacturing industry. The theme of the event was "Developing Human Capital and Opening Communications between Aerospace Companies within the Region." Other speakers included officials from Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems Malaysia and Malaysian Government organisations such as MIDA, SME Corp and MIGHT. The objectives of the conference included establishing common practices and policies to maximize and capitalize on opportunities for companies' development and collaboration; providing networking opportunities to support supply chain integration and a common approach to aerospace manufacturing; and spurring market access, investment and productivity in Southeast Asia by facilitating collaboration among regional companies and governments.

"Boeing is pleased to support this conference because Southeast Asia's aerospace manufacturing industry has great potential for growth in capability and productivity," said Skip Boyce, president of Boeing Southeast Asia.

The conference provided a valuable opportunity for Boeing and participating companies to develop mutually beneficial relationships and establish best practices that will strengthen the industry in the region."

Suppliers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam provide components for Boeing aircraft.

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