Bradfor ltd, a major seat cover manufacturing company in Northern Ireland, have been awarded SC21 Bronze in B/E Aerospace Supply Chain Programme as a result of their manufacturing excellence and advancement with regards to their supply chain performance.
A company with over 20 years’ experience, Bradfor ltd. are a leading business in County Down, lending their knowledge to the manufacturing of seat covers, headrest covers, pouches, straps, diaphragms and other upholstery. SC21 (21st Century Supply Chains), is a programme aimed at progressing the competitiveness of the aerospace industry, largely through elevating the work of supply chains.
Patricia Clements, Bradfor MD, said: “We are overwhelmed to have been acknowledged as the Bronze Award winner from SC21. As a business that had started off locally, it is an honour to be recognised and certified by the SC21 scheme.We have achieved an improvement in our skills and competence with regards to the work of our supply chains.
“Our increase in size and business has long been related to crucial partnerships and being recognised as one of the foremost seat manufacturers in Northern Ireland, noted via the expansion of our reputation. Through accomplishing the SC21 Bronze Award, a credited industry excellence model, we aim to further grow our reputation as a reliable company in the global market, continuing with our 97% rate of on time delivery.”
B/E Aerospace add: “B/E Aerospace is thrilled that Bradfor ltd. has been accredited the SC21 Bronze Award. By showing such a positive attitude and high level of commitment, we believe that they will continue to grow with the help of this renowned award, an award that is no easy fete to achieve. With the SC21 Programme being of such importance to the Supply Chain Management Programme, it is outstanding to see so many of our suppliers take part in this Aerospace and Defence improvement programme.”
ADS, with the aim of improving and advancing the UK aerospace, defence, security and space industries to the global market, implemented the SC21 scheme to add to the competitiveness of the industry, notably those performing in the supply chain. Invest Northern Ireland has an integral role in supporting local companies that are involved in the programme.
Niall Casey, Invest NI’s Director of Skills and Strategy added: “The suppliers that have achieved success within the programme have demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement – increasing their competence as their business grows, as well as remaining reputable with the delivery of high quality products. Bradfor’s SC21 Bronze award is an important achievement which will position the company among the group of award winning businesses in Northern Ireland who are setting the benchmark on business excellence in our Aerospace sector.
Dr Leslie Orr, Manager ADS NI, added: “Northern Ireland has a very strong and advanced aerospace supply base. I would like to commend Bradfor and all their employees in Rostrevor for achieving this award. We hope this mark of supply chain excellence helps the company reach out to new markets and customers.”
The Centre for Competitiveness based in the Northern Ireland Science Park is the training provider for both Ireland and Northern Ireland for ADS 21st Century Supply Chains. Dr Adrian Gundy, the Senior Executive for Innovation, OD and Business Growth, added,” the Centre for Competitiveness is the strategic partner in Northern Ireland and Ireland for ADS, and we are delighted to be the SC21 Delivery Partner for Bradfor Ltd. Attaining SC21 Bronze is a great achievement.”