Taking the "Cost out of the Cost™"
With MAMA's
Aggregate Demand Model (ADM)™
Featured member
MAMA Membership Meeting
June 29 @ 2 - 5 PMAerospace and Defense Markets Overview & Outlook |
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Aerospace and Defense are important growth sectors of Michigan's industrial economy. The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association has arranged for an all-star team of industry experts to provide Overview and Outlook on key segments of the Aerospace and Defense markets. Attend this meeting to get the latest updates on current programs and insights on new programs.
Topics covered are:
- MAMA Updates:
-- Paris Airshow Debrief
-- Supplier Day Schedule - Commercial and Military Aviation
- Missile and Satellite
- Ground Combat Systems
- Ground-based Missile Defense
“This program brings together industry experts to provide insights on current and future programs and needs in their respective market sectors. Attend to better understand you prospective customer needs and to align your company resources to satisfy them.”
Gavin Brown, MAMA Executive Director
Registration is complementary for MAMA members and $500 for non-members (Includes a one-year basic membership in MAMA).
May 1, 2017
Tech Center News
Michigan Defense Expo Brings Together Military, Private Industry and Students
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AEROSPACE PAVILION AT MDEX
Executive Director Gavin Brown welcoming a delegation of thirteen Israeli
defense companies visiting the MAMA Aerospace Pavilion at MDEX.
The MAMA aerospace pavilion at MDEX showcased ten MAMA member companies.
MDEX visitors throughout the two-day exhibition.
Boeing/MAMA Joint Counseling Session
A large delegation of MAMA Members met with Boeing Defense, Space and Security Program and Purchasing Managers March 13, 2017 during AUSA's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama.
March 13 meeting reviews are in:
"This was an awesome networking opportunity, I felt this was exceptionally value added for the BOEING Team and MAMA Members both." -- Fred Longcore, AUTODIE-LLC
"Great opportunity to get my company's capabilities in front of a major aerospace and defense contractor." -- Martyn Acreman, Matereon.
"MAMA events are always worthwhile" -- Wayne Dula, Loc Performance Products, Inc.
"MAMA events are ALWAYS excellent. They really work hard to make these happen and they are a great benefit to all members who take part" -- Ron Morrison, Schupan, Inc.
"The groundwork and preparation leading up to the Boeing Supplier meetings was outstanding by the MAMA team. Their assistance in introducing and connecting Boeing personnel to MAMA companies is a real advantage." -- Paul Munzenberger, Design Systems, Inc.
"MAMA is not only the vehicle that delivers you to a new customer's front door, but it is a way to surround yourself with a strong network of great people." -- Jamie Spitzer, Precision Machine Inc.
MAMA’s Brown: Michigan aerospace suppliers could help OEMs with cost savings
Brown spoke with MiBiz regarding the opportunities and challenges for aerospace suppliers going into 2017.
Sen. Peters to Join Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced he has been appointed to the Senate Committee on Armed Services for the 115th Congress, subject to ratification by the Democratic Caucus. Peters will also continue to serve on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; and the Joint Economic Committee.
MAMA Member News:
Sciaky to Deliver Large, Industrial-Scale
Metal 3D Printer to Airbus
Sciaky’s Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM™) system will help the leading aircraft manufacturer save significant time and cost on the production of large titanium structural parts.
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MAMA Receives Missile Defense Advocacy Award
MAMA Holds Ground-based Missile Defense System Briefing for Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing Firms
Weldaloy |
Schupan & Sons and The Air Zoo |
2016 Farnborough International Airshow
2016 Farnborough International Airshow (July 11-17) MAMA delegation visiting the Boeing Chalet. L to R: Dave Pascoe, Weldaloy; Tim Keating, EVP Boeing; Jennifer Lowe, VP Boeing; Gavin Brown, MAMA; and Jamie Tollon, Futuramic Tool & Engineering Company.
MAMA delegation visiting the United Launch Alliance facility near Huntsville, Alabama -- May 2016. The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association organized and led a delegation of twenty Michigan based aerospace suppliers to visit procurement officials at Boeing Defense, Space & Security and United Launch Alliance in Huntsville, Alabama. Some comments by participants:
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Full trip follow-up survey can be found here. |
The mission of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (“MAMA”) is to: serve and represent the interests of Michigan’s aerospace and defense manufacturing firms with a single unified voice; to provide educational programs and industry research to its members; and to promote the State of Michigan’s aerospace and defense manufacturing community within the global industry.
MAMA’s objective is to be the supply chain of choice that is recognized for taking the "costs out of cost" for services, manufactured components, assemblies and complete systems. We are designed to take the risk out of the supply chain by having the best in class suppliers for cost, quality and delivery.
