Ellison Surface Technologies recently announced it achieved certification for the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program in Guaymas, Mexico, one of the country's fastest growing clusters for aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturing. Founded in 1986, EST is an expert provider of thermal spray coating and special processes to many of the world's largest manufacturers of aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine components.
Nadcap is the governing program for certification of special processes serving the aerospace, defense and related industries. The scope of accreditation for EST Mexico includes:
"The Nadcap certification is a key milestone for our newest facility in Mexico," said C. Michael Ellison, President and CEO of Ellison Surface Technologies. "I am proud of our team in Guaymas and excited for the growth of this operation as we become an integral part of the aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturing hub in Sonora."
According to Nadcap, the Americas have had the highest number of audits and auditors for certification since 2002, compared to Asia and Europe. Additionally, the organization outlines a number of key benefits of being Nadcap certified:
A recipe for success
Coupled with its Nadcap certification, EST is set up for success in Guaymas. Among others, some of the key offshoring advantages of manufacturing in the area include: