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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Rolls-Royce, on Wednesday commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Bangalore.
This facility is owned by International Aerospace Manufacturing (IAMPL) a joint venture between HAL and Rolls-Royce, formed in 2010.
The 7,200-sq. meter production facility will produce components, for the advanced Trent family of civil aero engines, as well as for a number of marine and energy gas turbines.
Located near the HAL airport, the facility will start production in 2012.
IAMPL will incorporate the latest Rolls-Royce manufacturing techniques and will create job opportunities for highly skilled technicians and engineers in India.
Speaking after the ground-breaking ceremony, Mr. P.V. Deshmukh, officiating Chairman, HAL, said: “Rolls-Royce and HAL have been strategic partners since 1956 when HAL started producing the Orpheus engine under licence.
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“As a result of our strong collaboration, we have progressively contributed to the development of the Indian aerospace industry.
“This ground-breaking event marks a milestone in the relationship between both our companies that will extend, well into the future.”
Mr Anil Shrikhande, Rolls-Royce President-India, said, “This new manufacturing facility demonstrates our commitment to the long-standing partnership with HAL.
“We plan to develop IAMPL as a centre of excellence, with the latest manufacturing techniques and training programmes. “IAMPL furthers our common objective of enhancing high value-added manufacturing in India and will also contribute to the country's growing aerospace and technology industry.”
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