QuEST partners Magellan for aerospace processing facility

Bangalore, Feb 6 (UNI) Engineering service provider QuEST today announced the formation of a 50:50 joint ownership company with Magellan Aerospace to launch India's first independent processing facility to cater to the needs of Aerospace Manufacturing Industry.

The launch of this processing facility will position QuEST and Magellan as early adopters in the aerospace supply chain development in India. The facility, which would open in early 2008, will initially focus on processes for aluminum, titanium and stainless steel components for aerostructure and aeroengine components.

Magellan was working closely with QuEST's key customers to meet their needs in the Indian market, QuEST said in a statement here.

QuEST launched its manufacturing facility, QuEST Machining and Manufacturing, a few months ago. It had won contracts from Magellan to manufacture landing gear parts for Boeing 747, 777 and 787.

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