Repayable contribution of $2,000,000 on a total investment of $6,394,000 Founded in 1982, Abipa Canada is a leader in the precision machining, mechanical assembly and kitting of specialty metal components for aircraft engines, landing gear and structural parts. Its products are supplied to an international clientele of major contractors and integrators in the aerospace industry, including Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, Siemens, Mitsubishi Canada, Héroux Devtek and Figeac Aero.
Located in the Greater Montréal region, Abipa Canada is heavily integrated in its main customers’ value chains. The company manufactures over 4,500 different parts using state-of-the-art digitally-controlled equipment such as automated multi-machine cells, multi-axis machining centres, and turn-mill and grinding centres. Abipa Canada has built a solid reputation for its excellent product quality, ability to meet delivery deadlines and flexibility in responding and adapting to customer needs. Exports account for 16% of the company’s sales.
The project involves improving productivity and expanding the enterprise through the acquisition and installation of technological equipment that will be integrated into automated production lines for the high-precision serial and one-off fabrication of complex machined parts made of hard metals like aluminium, steel, titanium and inconel (nickel-chromium alloy).