Northwest Aerospace News February | March 2019 Issue No. 7 | Page 55

Expanding More Washington Aerospace Manufacturing East In addition to companies like Amazon, West Plains PDA leaders are focusing their attention on one of Washington’s biggest industries — aerospace. Spo- kane County already boasts a strong aerospace sector with 240+ companies generating $270 million in annual revenues. PDA board member and county commissioner Al French points to the existing cluster of aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies as a draw for further business oppor- tunities. “Looking at Spokane, we have many Tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers already here. We watch fuselages on railcars roll through Spokane,” he said. “Why not grow our capacity to build fuselages or finish those planes right here?” Local officials have teamed together to pitch Spokane and the PDA zone as the design, production, and final assembly site for Boeing’s proposed New Midsize Airplane (NMA). In addition to offering Boeing affordable space, logistics options and proximity to the Puget Sound, the PDA offers ample land for other supply chain part- ners to locate nearby as well. According to French, “We are at the table and poised to win that contract, but even if we don’t, if we can increase business volumes for our existing supply chain and add new Tier 1, 2 or 3 suppliers, those will be big wins. “For Boeing and others, by locating your business in the PDA, we can provide you with a building to be able to manufacture your product. We can provide you access to ship and receive products by road, rail or air. And we offer the ability to leverage your oper- ation with other advanced manufactur- ers in the area.” DIGITAL MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM Did you know the highest rated ERP was built in the Northwest? We are right here in your back yard! THE REVIEWS ARE IN! ProShop is the FrontRunner out of 70 Manufacturing software providers! CHECK IT OUT! Aerospace Features • Complete AS9100 QMS • AS9102 FAI Reporting • Cert Management • Integrated Inspection • Equipment Calibration • Visual Work Instructions To learn more about locating a business in Spokane at the West Plains Airport Area PDA, Contact: Todd Coleman Executive Director Phone-509.607.6556 Email- [email protected] www.ProShopERP.com (360)-515-7576 Bellingham, WA FEBRUARY | MARCH 2019 ISSUE NO. 7 55