This accolade, the first of its kind, was awarded by SLS W&B to SQuAD, an Aequs joint venture with a global player in large closed-die forgings, Aubert & Duval. It underscores the strength of SQuAD’s operational excellence, professionalism, and reliable performance—qualities that contribute significantly to Safran’s competitive edge in the market.
The Award is given in recognition for the demonstration of exceptional maturity and cohesion by SQuAD in partnering with SLS W&B, specifically with the teams at Molsheim and Walton. SQuAD’s commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction has not only contributed to Safran’s success but also reinforces strategic growth initiatives across the SAFRAN Group.
The award was presented at a ceremony held on December 10, 2024, at SQuAD’s facility at the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster, in the presence of Damien Berthe, Director, Supplier Performance & Quality Management (SPQM), for Wheels and Brakes at Safran Landing Systems. Key leadership from both organizations including Sathish Kumar, and Kuldeep Pandit from SLS W&B and Jean-Michel Condamin, CEO of Aequs Aerospace and Mohan DS, CEO SQuAD and Olivia Andanson, Director, Commercial Sales, SQuAD attended the event.
Speaking at the ceremony, Damien Berthe, Director, Supplier Performance & Quality Management (SPQM) for Wheels and Brakes at Safran Landing Systems, said, ” We are delighted to celebrate this achievement with the team at SQuAD and share this moment with everyone contributing to our success. I am pleased to represent Safran Landing Systems recognizing the delivery performance and quality of the products delivered by SQuAD for Q4 2023 and Q1 2024.”
Jean-Michel Condamin, CEO Aequs Aerospace Business, remarked, “Delivering excellence isn’t just a goal; it’s a promise we uphold with every part we supply. This award from Safran reaffirms our unwavering commitment to on-time delivery and operational excellence, paving the way for stronger partnerships and a future of collaborative growth.” SQuAD specializes in the forging of small to medium-sized aerospace parts for structural, engines, and landing gear components in Aluminium, Steel, Titanium, or Nickel-based alloys. The state-of-the-art unit is well equipped with separate forging lines of 10,000T Hydraulic Press, 1200T Screw Press and all associated heat treatment dedicated lines, and is approved by global OEMs and boasts of all the necessary ISO certifications apart from NADCAP certification for Heat Treatment, and NDT-UT.