Northwest Aerospace News February | March 2019 Issue No. 7 | Page 34

U niversal Aerospace Co., Inc. is looking for longevity in the commercial aerospace industry. In the past several years they have developed a business model focused on securing long-term customer contracts, developing 21st-century em- ployees and investing significantly in technology and facilities. Sean Myers, vice president of sales, said that they are con- sidered a “Super” Tier 2 supplier because, “We provide fully integrated services to our customers as a value-added propo- sition.” He said that their customers are seeking optimization with their supply chain and suppliers who can provide more comprehensive solutions in their products and services. Myers added, “At Universal Aerospace we have placed a heavy emphasis on increasing our technology, upgrading our systems and onboarding qualified people who have the indus- try knowledge to serve our customers. To this end, we strive to offer our customers the ability to purchase fully finished components and assemblies which can be introduced directly to their production line.” 34 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS