Manufacturing & Retail
News the world ’ s most innovative airlines , and our new MECSAA Hub ensures we deliver the highest levels of support to these very important and strategic customers . This is truly a momentous occasion for our company and , more importantly , for our customers .”
H . E . Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni , Director General , DAFZA : “ The presence of companies that acknowledge innovators and leaders in their field is integral to fulfilling DAFZA ’ s commitment to provide highcalibre integrated solutions to the global business community . Given the rapid and dynamic evolution of today ’ s avionics industry , establishing a base here in the Middle East ’ s leading Freezone enables Panasonic Avionics to pursue new levels of success and not only keep in step with market movements in the MECSAA territories , but positively impact them as well . For our part , DAFZA will ensure that the facility operates within an environment that is conducive to innovation , sustainability , and excellence .”
The MECSAA Hub delivers over 20,000 wiring harnesses to OEMs and airlines each month , repairs some 65,000 avionics devices per year and manages software and media integration for 33 airlines .
The facility will also accommodate Panasonic ’ s MECSAA Innovation Hub ( iHub ), run jointly between Panasonic Avionics and its subsidiary , Tactel .
James Added , “ The iHub was established to focus on maximizing engagement between our airline customers ’ brand and their passengers through superior embedded , mobile and other digital experiences . Panasonic and Tactel will merge technology , innovation and design with airline business needs to develop 3 , 5 and 10 year roadmaps . Every time we meet with customers in the MECSAA iHub we will be bringing fresh ideas to the table .”
Panasonic ’ s new MECSAA Hub is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) Platinum-
Certified building operated by Panasonic Avionics . Its manufacturing facilities feature regionally sourced and recyclable materials . The building also offers a 50 percent reduction energy conservation through solar energy .
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