Last Updated: 2012-03-08

Comtek Advanced Structures

Company information

Legal Name:   Comtek Advanced Structures
Operating Name:   Comtek Advanced Structures
Mailing Address 1360 Artisans Crt BURLINGTON, Ontario L7L 5Y2	Location Address 1360 Artisans Crt BURLINGTON, Ontario L7L 5Y2
Telephone: (905) 331-8121
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-473-0730
Fax: (905) 331-8125
Email: sales@comtekadvanced.com
Website URL: http://www.comtekadvanced.com

Contact information

Niels M. Nielsen
	Title:   Director
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (905) 331-8121
	Ext:   245
	Fax:   (905) 331-8125
	Email:   nnielsen@comtekadvanced.com
Greg Smith
	Title:   Controller
	Telephone:   (905) 331-8121
	Fax:   (905) 331-8125
Patrick Whyte
	Title:   President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (602) 232-2202
	Fax:   (602) 232-2210
	Email:   pwhyte@comtekadvanced.com
Patrcik Whyte
	Title:   Director, Marketing and Sales
	Telephone:   (905) 331-8121
	Ext:   245
	Fax:   (905) 331-8125
	Email:   pwhyte@comtekadvanced.com
Alistair Davie
	Title:   Vice President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (905) 331-8121
	Ext:   230
	Fax:   (905) 331-8125
	Email:   adavie@comtekadvanced.com

Company description

Comtek Advanced Structures (Comtek) is an industry leader in the repair, engineering and manufacturing of structural and interior aircraft components made from advanced composite materials, primarily for the regional airline and corporate jet markets. From its headquarters in Burlington, Ontario, Comtek supports airlines and other aircraft operators with durable repairs and engineered products that reduce life cycle costs. For aircraft manufacturers and their major system suppliers, Comtek provides comprehensive design, manufacturing and support services for composite parts and assemblies. The use of advanced composites on new aircraft designs is rapidly increasing due to their light weight, reduced part count, good fatigue properties and resistance to corrosion. As an advanced technology company, Comtek provides both aircraft operators and manufacturers with cost-effective services that emphasize creativity, responsiveness and flexibility in meeting the needs of dynamic markets. In the year 2000 alone, Comtek: · Doubled the size of its Burlington facility to 35,000 sq. ft. (3,250 sq. m.) · Doubled its work force to more than 100 employees · Increased sales by 75% over the previous year and was ranked #64 on the Profit Magazine list of the 100 fastest- growing companies in Canada, with 1507% sales growth during its first five years in business · Was awarded “Engineering Project of the Year” by the Hamilton Engineering Institute and the Hamilton Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario, for the design, development and production of a flight test engine nacelle for Honeywell Engines & Systems of Phoenix, Arizona Sales are projected to grow another 60% in 2001. For the second year in a row, Comtek was listed by Profit Magazine as one of Canada's 100 fastest-growing companies. Comtek is a strong exporter, with 60% of sales outside of Canada. To sustain its competitive position, Comtek forges strategic alliances with government, industry and academic organizations to conduct applied research and development in new products and processes. To build the highly skilled workforce needed to achieve the company’s aggressive growth targets, Comtek has pioneered an innovative apprenticeship for its technical staff and established its own in-house training program.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1994
Exporting:	Yes
Quality Certification:	ISO 9001
Primary Industry (NAICS):	336410 - Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity:	Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN):	$10,000,000 to $24,999,999
Export Sales ($CDN):	$5,000,000 to $9,999,999
Number of Employees:	120

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES, EQUIPMENT AND PARTS NES
Products: aircraft structural and interior parts Engineering Services: on composite and bonded metallic structures Repair Service: to composite and bonded metallic structures
Product Name:	COMPONENTS - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL
Product Name:	Composite components
Comtek is an industry leader in the repair, engineering and manufacturing of structural and interior aircraft components made from advanced composite materials, primarily for the regional airline and corporate jet markets.
FSC Code:	1560-Aircraft Structural Components

Technology profile

As an advanced technology company, Comtek has an active
technology development program that supports the company’s
strategic need for new products and processes and for the
evaluation of newly-developed material systems that can be used
in new products. This will require continued technology
innovation and ongoing partnerships with customers, universities
and government research and development centres, so that the
company maintains its competitive advantage.

Comtek’s Technology Development Committee, which is chaired by
the Vice President, periodically evaluates and prioritizes all
company development activities. Some of these activities are
done in-house, but many are collaborative programs with other
companies such as Bombardier, academic institutions such as
Carleton University, and government research organizations such
as the Canadian National Research Council.

Activities are focussed on products and processes for
application in the relatively short term. Comtek monitors
state-of-the-art research conducted around the world through
timely review of the relevant technical and scientific
publications and by attending technical conferences.

Market profile

Alliances:

• Financial
• Sales/Marketing
• Technology

Industry sector market interests:

• Aerospace

Geographic markets:

Export experience:

• Algeria
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahamas
• Brazil
• Cuba
• France
• Germany
• Iran, Islamic Republic of
• Japan
• Netherlands
• Netherlands Antilles
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States

Actively pursuing:

• Argentina
• Barbados
• Belgium
• Bermuda
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Denmark
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Finland
• Iceland
• India
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Korea, Republic of
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Montenegro
• Puerto Rico
• Saudi Arabia
• Serbia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkey
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United Arab Emirates
• Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Sector information

Classification codes

Total plant size:

Unique applications:

Key / Major clients:

Bombardier Aerospace
Honeywell Engines & Systems
Regional airlines worldwide

Success stories:

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