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MAINTENANCE
MATTERS

(GSE) that enables aircraft engineers to conduct their maintenance work safely. With
an office recently established in Arlington,
Texas, Semmco designs, manufactures,
installs and services a wide range of access
steps and platforms for both narrow- and
wide-bodied aircraft. The company will
manufacture its entire range of products at
this new facility so that it can provide products, local support and servicing to its North
American clients that include Air Canada,
Delta and American Airlines.
Semmco's range of modular platforms can
be used across multiple aircraft. Products
in the range are easy to operate and locate,
limiting manual handling and improving
efficiency and include adjustable handrails.
Some of the platforms include a mechanism
to adjust their height so that they can be
used across multiple aircraft. Manufactured
from quality materials, and designed with
the user in mind, the products enable the
engineers to work safely while also preventing potential damage to the aircraft.
"Demand for aviation maintenance in the
USA is increasing due to the upsurge of airline passengers. Our USA facility will support the growth in demand for high quality,
reliable, and safe MRO equipment across the
region," explain company officials. "We are
incredibly conscious of the welfare of workers and protecting them against the potential
hazards they may face at work. We want
to create equipment that will support them
in what they do, enabling them to do their
work efficiently but also, safely."
Providing a safe working environment
is not the only focus for the design of the
equipment. Some of the working at height
steps and platforms need to be able to be
moved around the aircraft whether it is
in the hangar or airside. Consequently, all
Semmco access steps and platforms are
manufactured from lightweight aluminum,
incorporating simple height adjustable systems so that they can be raised or lowered
depending on the differing heights of the
aircraft, and because they are lightweight
but sturdy, can be easily moved around the
aircraft, hangar, or tarmac.
"Not only does providing engineers with
intelligently built equipment keep them safe
from workplace risks associated with tasks
such as working at height, but prioritizing

worker welfare and well-being through
ergonomically designed equipment improves
productivity, service quality, and employee
engagement, and helps to create a better
safety culture," explain Semmco officials.

to this new subsidiary. Going forward,
the company will focus on recruiting local
people, engineers, assembly workers and
administration staff. By the end of 2019,
Semmco is aiming to have more than 10
local employees working on the site.
Ultimately, the facility in Arlington will
act as a hub for the U.S., providing service
and equipment for customers across the
country. Product development, manufacturing and repairs will all be managed and
delivered from Dallas although the company
will also carry out repairs at the customers'
sites if required.

New U.S. Facility
The Arlington facility (18,000 square feet)
opened for business in January 2019 and is
central to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, encompassing 13 counties in the state
of Texas. A team of four from Semmco
UK moved to Texas to set up the company,
bringing their experience and knowledge

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Stuart McOnie, Managing Director at Semmco, has years of experience with different,
leading global businesses which has culminated in him being able to achieve accelerated
growth through improving product design, processes and production. Since 1993,
Semmco has provided innovative designs and intelligently engineered maintenance
equipment for the aviation and rail industries alongside respiratory safety equipment
for teams working in high-risk environments.

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