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The insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems have an estimated value of $10 million.
TIGHITCO Latin America has been awarded a continuing, multi-year contract from Spirit Aerosystems for insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems. The contract, which will run through 2027, has an estimated value of $10 million.
“TIGHITCO Latin America's insulation assemblies play a vital role in various customer platforms,” explains Mark Withrow, TIGHITCO CEO/President. “The team's exceptional capabilities have provided a significant manufacturing advantage, not only to our aerospace customers, but also to our industrial and space partners who utilize similar thermal protection systems.”
With this new contract, TIGHITCO will continue its proven support of Spirit AeroSystems' production. TIGHITCO Latin America has been a trusted partner of Spirit AeroSystems for over a decade, providing high-quality insulation products for various aircraft programs. This new contract further solidifies the strong relationship between the two companies and highlights TIGHITCO's commitment to delivering innovative and reliable solutions to its customers.
"We are honored to continue our support of Spirit Aerosystems and to be selected as their supplier for the 737 aircraft advanced thermal protection systems," says Humberto Santiago, VP/COO of TIGHITCO Latin America. "This contract is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at TIGHITCO Latin America and our commitment to providing exceptional products and services to our customers."
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| TIGHITCO Ladson SC | Aircraft Structural Components, Aramid-reinforced Composites, Cargo Containers, Cargo Liners, Cargo Systems, Composite Manufacturing Services, Composite Sandwich Panels, Composite Structures, Honeycomb Core Composites, Metal & Alloy Fabrications, Metal Bonding, Non-Destructive Testing, Polymer Composites, Silicon-reinforced Composites, Thermal Insulation |
| Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | Aircraft Control Surfaces, Aircraft Structural Components, Certification Services, Empennages, Engine Inlets, Engine Pylons, Engineering Design Services, Fairings, Fuselage Sections, Machining Services, Metal & Alloy Fabrications, Nacelles, Thrust Reversers, Wing Flaps, Wing Spoilers, Wings |
| TIGHITCO Latin America | Bending, Fabricating Services, Forming, Hydraulic Forming, Machining Services, Metal Bonding, Stamping, Thermal Insulation |
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| Boeing 737 |
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| Environmental Systems |
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