Ascent Aerospace Appoints Andy Jones as the new General Manager of Flow Aerospace

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Aerospace announced today the appointment of Andy Jones as the General Manager of Flow Aerospace. Flow Aerospace is a part of Ascent Aerospace's Integration & Automaton Group. In his new role, Jones will be responsible for continuing to drive the company's operational and financial performance, as well as expanding on the company's global technological and market leadership. He will also oversee the businesses expansion of the company's aftermarket support business.

Jones has a 16 year record of leadership achievement and demonstrated success in the high-tech robotics, automation, and software industries. His previous experience includes general management, sales and engineering roles related to aerospace robotics, factory and assembly automation, and engineering services. He was recognized for his strategic planning, change leadership and team building skills, and his ability to exceed customer expectations and drive operational improvements.

Previously, Jones held the following positions: Director of General Industries Business Unit for Kawasaki Robotics, Inc; Global Sales Director for Comau's non-automotive industry segments including Aerospace; and as General Manager for Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a leading robotics and automation engineering service provider.

"Andy's background in the aerospace industry, coupled with his experience in automation, sales and engineering, will be a great asset to Flow Aerospace as we continue to grow and position the company to meet the emerging requirements of our customers." stated Brian Williams, CEO of Ascent Aerospace. "We are excited to welcome Andy to our team."

As customer demands and expectations continue to increase, Ascent Aerospace continues to recruit highly experienced professionals who know and understand the industry. With the hiring of Andy Jones as Flow Aerospace's' General Manager, Ascent Aerospace is demonstrating its commitment to expand its role as a global leader and innovator in the aerospace industry.

ABOUT ASCENT AEROSPACE 

Ascent Aerospace is a wholly owned unit of AIP Aerospace and is organized into two Groups: the Ascent Integration & Automation Group and the Ascent Tooling Group. These two groups offer complementary solutions, allowing Ascent Aerospace to provide customers with a comprehensive, holistic approach to meeting capital equipment requirements at minimum risk.

The Ascent Integration & Automation Group (comprised of Ascent Integration, Brown Aerospace, and Flow Aerospace) provides factory and assembly line integration services, as well as automated assembly and composite machining assets. Brown Aerospace business is a leader in "micro machine" technology that automates drill, countersink and fastener installation processes for structural assembly. Flow Aerospace is the foremost designer and manufacturer of composites machining centers based on advanced waterjet and mechanical spindle technologies. Ascent Integration leverages the expertise of these businesses, as well as Ascent Tooling Group's fabrication and assembly jig capabilities, to offer its customers integrated, turnkey assembly lines and essential hardware to support them.

The Ascent Tooling Group is comprised of recognized industry leaders (Coast Composites, Odyssey Industries, and Global Tooling Systems). This Group has experienced strong growth over the last decade as the foremost global provider of tooling for composite fabrication, and aircraft sub- and final assembly. Combined, they offer customers the widest set of unique capabilities and the largest tooling capacity in the industry.

Ascent Aerospace also includes an engineering services organization, Ascent Engineering, providing design and analysis services to both internal and external customers.

About AIP Aerospace

Consisting of Ascent Aerospace, Composite Horizons, and Texstars, AIP Aerospace (AIPA) is one of the leading providers of aerospace composite machining centers, tooling systems, assembly & factory automation and integration, engineering services, high temperature composite parts and aircraft transparencies. Visit www.aipaerospace.com for more information.

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