Québec Pavilion

Québec lands in Texas

The Francophone province came to MRO Americas for the first time because its own industry saw an opportunity

Québec is known for its capacity for innovation, especially in high-tech and cutting-edge industries, and its aerospace industry landed at MRO Americas in 2022 because it was viewed as the place to make connections. Investissement Québec International supports its province’s businesses, helping them grow and accelerate exports for these Québec enterprises. The companies on the Québec Pavilion ranged from tooling manufacturers to test equipment providers to cleaning specialists with solutions for degreasing parts. One exhibitor, Groupe DCM, is among the largest sub-contractors of aerostructure, sub-assemblies and tubing in the province of Québec. Groupe DCM, through its divisions, offers turn-key services of integrated creative manufacturing and repair solutions. Another company offering turnkey services is CEL Aerospace Test Equipment. Since 1988, it has been designing and commissioning complex test equipment for aircraft engines; turboprops, turboshaft, turbofan/Jets, as well as APUs. A company that was part of the trade mission but not formally part of the pavilion was FDC Aero Composites. “This is our first year at the show. I am one of the shareholders of the company and I am here to learn what is happening right now in aerospace. We produce

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The Québec Pavilion was focused on making new connections

composite for MRO. I feel that it is really starting again. I feel very good for the show, it’s good to see people. We think something is coming back and we want to be in this place to be there when it starts and I think it is starting back right now,” said FDC Aero Composites’ director, Eric Parents.

Another company at the pavilion, MHD-ROCKLAND, sets itself apart as a world-class provider of fixed-wing aircraft services and support for legacy aircraft operators around the globe. By leveraging over 40 years of experience and strong industry partnerships, it ensures mission-readiness for its global customers. MHD-Rockland uses its world-wide locations to give customers access to hard-to-find parts and inhouse R&O services. It boasts one of the largest privately-owned P-3 and C-130 inventories in the world.

Its fellow Québec pavilion company, Avianor, has over 25 years of experience in the design, engineering, certification, manufacturing, maintenance, modification

“We chose MRO Americas because our companies in Québec, identified the show as a place to approach new clients. That is the reason we organized a trade mission for them and it’s been a real success. We intend to attend the show next year in Atlanta.”

Guillermo Moyano, Principal Advisor, Aerospace, Defense & Security Invest Québec and distribution of aeronautical equipment.

Another company with the trade mission, but not the pavilion was Optima. “It is our first year [at MRO Americas]. We’ve been in the helicopter space for 11 years, parting them out and doing MRO work on fuel nozzles for engines. We are introducing our non-toxic biodegradable degreaser that should change the game in terms of using chemicals,” said Optima Aero President and Founder, Tony Gauld. ■

QUÉBEC COMPANIES

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