Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesCollins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX has announced its plan to move its Singapore manufacturing operations to a newly constructed, cutting-edge facility at Seletar Aerospace Park. This $250 million investment aims to enhance the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the aerospace sector.
Construction of the new site is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is expected to be operational by 2027. The relocation from the existing Bedok site—about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away—will allow Collins to expand its production capabilities. Production at the new Seletar facility is slated to begin in 2028, with operations at Bedok continuing concurrently during a phased multi-year transition.
“This new facility will be a hub of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to support aerospace components’ design, development and production,” said Henry Brooks, president, Power & Controls for Collins Aerospace. “Our investment in Seletar Aerospace Park underscores our long-term commitment to Singapore and to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services.”
Seletar Aerospace Park serves as a hub for leading global aerospace companies. Employees from the Bedok location are crucial for the transition to and continued operations at the new facility, bringing with them a wealth of expertise to maintain seamless continuity.
Collins boasts a longstanding presence in Singapore, having been one of the initial aerospace firms to set up shop in the country in 1975. Over the last five decades, the Bedok facility has fostered significant ties as a supplier to major airframers like Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and Gulfstream.
“We welcome Collins’ decision to transform its Singapore operations into a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility,” said Cindy Koh, executive vice president of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). “This significant investment is testament to Singapore’s strengths as a location for advanced manufacturing and is a good example of how we are partnering with leading aerospace companies on their long-term growth. We look forward to the new manufacturing capabilities and technologies that will be introduced in this facility.”
To ensure the security of supply and continuity in manufacturing, the relocation of products from Bedok to Seletar will follow Collins’ AS9100-compliant work transfer process. This procedure includes thorough risk mitigation strategies and guarantees adherence to our contractual obligations with customers.
“We are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible for our customers,” said Aaron Tan, senior director for Global Ops, Singapore Operations at Collins. “Our focus remains on delivering on our commitments and maintaining the high standards of quality and service that our customers expect.”