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BOMBARDIER CONTRACT WON BY MOOG
04 January 2000 - Moog Controls
| Moog Inc. announced today that Bombardier, the third largest builder of commercial aircraft in the world and the world's leader in business jets and regional airliners, has awarded Moog's Aircraft Group the contract for the flight control actuation system and associated electronics on Bombardier's new Continental Business Jet BD-100 program. |
Moog Inc. announced today that Bombardier, the third largest builder of commercial aircraft in the world and the world's leader in business jets and regional airliners, has awarded Moog's Aircraft Group the contract for the flight control actuation system and associated electronics on Bombardier's new Continental Business Jet BD-100 program. Mechanical actuation for the aircraft will be produced by Moog's Montek operations in Salt Lake City and includes the spoiler system and horizontal stabilizer trim system. Montek will also supply other controls including the pitch feel simulator and rudder trim actuators. Hydraulic actuation will be produced in Moog's East Aurora facility and includes the hydraulic elevator and rudder power control units. 'This contract is a perfect example of the synergies we expected when we bought Montek,' said R.T Brady, Chairman and CEO. 'We won the award because we were able to offer a package of our combined capabilities for this new jet. The award is also a reflection of our strong relationship with Bombardier as well as our commitment to the business and regional jet market.' Moog Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer of precision motion control components and systems. Moog's high-performance actuation products control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, missiles, and automated industrial machinery.
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About: Moog Controls
Moog Controls started life in the UK in October 1965 as Moog Hydra-Point, based in Cheltenham, England. This new subsidiary was set up to manufacture and market the Moog Hydra-Point machines in the UK, South Africa and European common market.Nearly 40 years later, not only does MCL manufacture a suite of products for motion control applications, they are also active in the design and development of new and innovative solutions for precision control problems. Our team of highly skilled engineers can provide project support to assist our customers in the performance of a wide variety of applications including, motion simulators for training and entertainment, industrial gas turbine controls, plastics machinery controls, heavy industry, metal forming & pressing, and commercial and military ground vehicle controls. All Moog subsidiaries are represented by regional sales engineers backed by comprehensive product and engineering support teams. Add to this the global presence of Moog and you are ensured a competent partner to deliver and service you and your customers needs. MCL employs over 270 people on its Tewkesbury site, accommodated in 3 buildings, producing over 21,500 servovalves per annum. |
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