Swiss Aeronautics Industries The Swiss Aeronautical Industries Group

Swiss Aeronautics Industries The Swiss Aeronautical Industries Group • Founded 1939 as ASIA (Ass. Suisse de l‘Ind. Aéronautique) • A specialty group of Swissmem VSM since 1996 • 24 Member companys 2’ 500 Work force 520 Millions Turn-over • Four main activities Turbine component Structural elements Sensors & Gages Simulators Albert Gaide gaide@swissonline. ch

Swiss Engine Syndicate SES Swiss Engine Syndicate ONE STOP SHOP Merge strenghts · · · · Broaden Offering Project Management Co-engineering Logistics / Sourcing Manufacturing Assembly / Testing Repair and Overhaul After Sales Support Seek Jointly New opportunities Strive for excellence & customer benefits

Swiss Engine Syndicate SES Structure & Involvement Team Structured, One Prime, No Multiple Overhead Costs Project Leader Integration & Test Delivery Parts/Sub-Assemblies Member Sub Tier

Draw Capability charts Swiss Engine Syndicate Jean Gallay’s Capabilities

Swiss Aeronautics Industries The Swiss Aero-SMEs / What they bring • • • Structured (SES, SAS, . . ) Not overlapping but complementary Mastering high tech processes Quality & innovation minded Multilingual • • Over 50 years of activity in aeronautics Outstanding Academic support (Home of "Alinghi") Intensive networking with most major Aero names Investment capacity

Swiss Aeronautics Industries The Swiss Aero-SMEs / What they plan • Improve mastery of niche processes • Play increasing role in supply chain management • Contemplate jointly Risk Revenue Sharing opportunities • • Set-up an Aero-Cell Develop a coordinated development plan Propose 6 RP projects with other SMEs Seek entry in major IP projects via preferential contacts

Swiss Aeronautics Industries The Swiss Aero-SMEs / What they expect • Focus on regional centers of excellence • Develop methods of identifying growth strategies • Create best practice rules • Share with other ETI partners this experience • Please contact Albert Gaide President, SAIG gaide@swissonline. ch