GMI Group achieves AS9100C and ISO 9001:2015 certifications to assist in Future Vertical Lift initiative.
Machining and product distribution company GMI Group has its foot in the door of the aerospace industry thanks to its recently achieved AS9100C and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. These quality management standards specify strict requirements for quality management within the aviation, space, and defence industries, meaning GMI Group is well-positioned for aerospace manufacturing contracts.
In addition to the new certifications, GMI Group claims it is able to “machine nearly any material in the aerospace industry”, such as 2024, 6061, and 7075 aluminum alloys; carbon and stainless steel; titanium, and “many more exotic metals”. The company also manufactures major airframe assemblies as well as aerospace components like brackets, bearings, and gears.
One of GMI Group’s aerospace goals is to address a growing need for helicopter parts in the U.S. The company aims to assist with the Future Vertical Lift initiative, a U.S. Department of Defense plan to develop a new family of military helicopters for the U.S. Armed Forces to replace the aging helicopter fleet. “We are at the forefront of growth in helicopter manufacturing and are ready for the challenge to supply machined parts,” said Akil Bacchus of GMI Group.
Overall, GMI Group is confident in its ability to address the needs of the aerospace manufacturing industry. GMI CEO David Moore believes the company has a lot to offer aerospace companies.
“Our team has worked very hard to transfer our technical expertise in the oil and gas space into precision turning work for the aerospace market,” said Moore. “We have worked diligently to not only earn our AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, but also to increase the speed of delivery and guarantee the exceptional quality of our first compliant parts.”
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