SONACA MONTREAL is a supplier to Bombardier Aerospace, Embraer , Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Israel Aircraft Industries.
SONACA MONTREAL is very proud to provide most of the wing skins used by Bombardier Aerospace, both for its commercial and general aviation jets applications and also for Embraer’s Phenom 300 and EMB 190 series
We have also been recognized by Israel Aircraft Industries for our superior workmanship on wing and empennage skins for the Gulfstream 150 and 200 business jets and by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Global Express business jet.
In 2007, we received a “Company of the Year” award from the Quebec Aerospace Association and in 2009, a “Company of the Year” award from Economic Development Canada and Bank Desjardins for our export activities
A true testimonial to the dedicated professionals at SONACA MONTREAL – the people who produce the shape of wings to come
- SONACA MONTREAL is a leader in the manufacture and assembly of large structural aluminium components for the aerospace industry since 1991.
- Specialization in shot peen forming of complex shape and curvatures.
- 5-Axis milling up to 144’ (43.9m) in length.
- Automated shot peening up to 70’ (21.3m) in length.
- Shot peen straigtening and forming.
- Break forming.
- Etch and penetrant inspection up to 50’(15.2m) in length and 60’ (18.3m) in length by Q2 2010. Largest in Canada.
- Manual Chromic acid anodize and dichromate seal line up to 50’ (15.2m) in length line and a fully automated line 60’ (18.3m) in length by Q2 2010. Largest in Canada.
- 2 Paint booths up to 50’ (15.2m) in length and 3 paint booths 60’ (18.3m) in length by Q2 2010. Largest in Canada.
- Automatic riveting machines up to 46.5’ (14.2m) in length.
- Manual Assembly
Quality Assurance
Continuous improvement and lean principles are at the core of Sonaca Montreal’s success. Several key projects are underway to help maintain its exception position with is customers.
Important approvals include:
- AS9100
- NADCAP (Surface Enhancement)
- Transport Canada Chapter 561 (for IAI)
- Controlled Goods Program
Research and Development :
- Peen forming development and testing
- Support and manufacturability of wing designs
- On-site support and repair of components
- Shot peening and peen forming personal training
- Automated systems
Sonaca NMF Canada invites the press at its Mirabel plant on October 11, 2007
SONACA NMF CANADA – RECIEVES QUEBEC AEROSPACE ASSOCIATION (QAA) ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2007
SONACA NMF CANADA OF MIRABEL – COMPANY’S SUCCESSFUL UPTURN IN QUEBEC’S AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Client : Bombardier CRJ1000
SONACA MONTREAL has begun to supply wing skins and assemblies up to 45’ (13.7m) in length.
Client : Embraer Phenom 300
We have begun to supply one piece lower wing panels originally designed as a 2 piece skin.
Client : Israel Aircraft Industries G250
SONACA MONTREAL has begun to supply horizontal stabilizer skins, originally to be designed as a composite structure.