Exova’s aerospace division signs contract with Saab

Edinburgh, UK – Global testing, calibration, and advisory services provider Exova has obtained a multi-million-pound framework agreement with Saab’s global aerospace and defense business to deliver materials technology expertise and testing services during the next five years (three years with a two-year extension option).

Exova provides the aerospace and defense industries with a wide range of consultancy services as well as mechanical, analytical, and non-destructive testing in its laboratory in Linköping, Sweden. The work being undertaken as part of this agreement is performed according to the special requirements of Saab, requiring extensive approvals and high service levels.

Paul Barry, group managing director of industries, at Exova, said: “We are very excited to build on our long track record of providing technically demanding services to Saab by extending our current contractual relationship by up to a further five years. This contract will allow us to continuously improve our delivery program and facilitate greater efficiency and value for one of our key clients. I very much look forward to serving Saab into the medium-term future and beyond.”

Exova operates 135 laboratories and offices in 33 countries and employs around 4,200 people throughout Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia/Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Saab AB serves the global market of governments, authorities and corporations with products, services and solutions ranging from military defense to civil security.

Source: Exova Group plc