Global Aviation Services Co. WLL appointed regional representative of Stahlwille Tools

June 23, 2009 - PRLog -- Paris:  Bahrain based, Global Aviation Services Co. W.L.L (GAS), the Middle East’s leading aviation materials supply solutions and services company, has announced its appointment as the region leading distributor of Stahlwille [Shta-villa], the leading German manufacturer of high quality and innovative industrial aerospace hand tools and tool storage solutions. The announcement was made during the 48th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France, one of the oldest and the world’s largest aviation expos in terms of number of visitors.  

On the occasion, Mr. John D. Smith, Chief Executive Officer & COO of Global Aviation Services said, “This strategic partnership with Stahlwille adds yet another important product line to our current product portfolio which will enable us to better serve our customers.  This agreement will provide our clients and prospects direct access and after-sales services to the entire range of Stahlwille’s superb German quality aerospace precision tools and hand tooling solutions, which will be of great benefit to them notwithstanding torque tools and access to electronic tool calibration equipment.”

Stahlwille, also commented during the show, “We are extremely delighted to be a part of this significant partnership agreement.  We are certain that industry professionals such as Global Aviation Services in Bahrain can achieve our objectives in the MENA region.  They will be a direct link to our customers in the region fulfilling any requirements they may have including after-sales service. ”

The distribution agreement granted by Stahlwille, allows Global Aviation Services to represent and market its entire product range of Aerospace Tooling Solutions to customers and prospects in the MENA region.  With the Middle East Aviation Market currently being one of the fastest emerging markets, such alliances work to the benefit of regional aviation operators and maintenance providers, as it delivers products and services directly to their doorsteps effectively shortening the supply chain and providing much needed immediate after-sales service.

Stahlwille has over 144 years of tool manufacturing expertise and they currently produce over 4,500 individual hand tools and storage solutions.  They were the first tool manufacturing company to achieve the DIN EN ISO 9001 standard in 1989.

Global Aviation Services, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and a member of the Aviation Supply Association (ASA), is founded and managed by aviation industry professionals with over 100 years of cumulative industry experience.  Its strategic location, in business friendly Bahrain at the heart of the Arabian Gulf, coupled with its bonded-status storage facility at the Bahrain International Airport’s Free Zone, gives it a distinctive advantage when it comes to customer service.  Its unique model allows it to excel as the regional’s leading distributor of aerospace parts and materials, thereby opening up new opportunities for international suppliers, OEM’s and customers to avail of the benefits of such a model in the greater MENA region.

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About-Global Aviation Services Co. W.L.L
Global Aviation Services Co. W.L.L (GAS) a distributor of aviation parts and materials, to air operators, maintenance providers and manufacturers of some of the most widely used commercial, corporate and general aviation aircraft. In addition to its product supply services, GAS offers the aviation industry extensive supply chain management and third-party logistical services and solutions, including forecasting/procurement services, inventory management, product sales and leasing services of certain aircraft parts and ground support equipment. GAS also offers overhaul, warranty and repair services contract management. Global Aviation Services’ elaborate network of suppliers and extensive product portfolio enables it to efficiently fulfill most of its customers’ orders from its Bahrain based bonded-status distribution depot located at the Bahrain International Airport Free Zone.