Aequs (formerly QuEST Global Manufacturing) and Magellan Aerospace, a global aerospace major, has announced plans to expand their joint venture plant in Aequs SEZ at Belgaum, Karnataka, as a measure to further strengthen their capabilities in the growing global aerospace market.

The API plant expansion is aimed at enhancing aerospace special processes. The expanded facility will mainly cater to processes such as Tartaric Sulphuric Acid (TSA) anodising and Cadmium plating for aerospace OEMs.

Aravind Melligeri, Chairman and CEO, Aequs, said, "We are delighted to expand and enhance our seven-year partnership with Magellan for special processing in aerospace through this new capability at API. This will also add to India's expertise in the aerospace manufacturing sector and help us grow the aerospace market in the country."