A while back an assignment for a UK based industrial magazine took me out to the UMW Aerospace manufacturing plant, just 20 mins from my home outside of Kuala Lumpur. UMW Aerospace Malaysia are Malaysia’s first homegrown Tier-1 aero engine component supplier to Rolls-Royce in the Asia-Pacific region. As the Group’s first venture in this industry, UMW Aerospace specializes in the manufacture of Fan Case Assembly Kits for the Rolls-Royce Trent engine assembly plant based in Seletar, Singapore. As a Malaysia based photographer, and an aviation enthusiast, I was really excited about the shoot, and to learn more about what they do here.
At the factory i met Mr Megat Shahrul Azmir, President of Manufacturing and Engineering for UMW Corporation Malaysia, as I was briefed to take environmental portraits of him. He showed me around the factory, which sadly was a bit quiet during my visit. he then explained more about what UMW do there.
UMW Aerospace’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, located in Serendah, has earned several distinguished certifications, including the AS9100 in June 2017 and the Rolls-Royce SABRe-2 in August 2017. The plant also completed the NADCAP certification in October 2018. Continuing its wave of firsts and successes, the plant received "pioneer" status from MIDA and was given further recognition from MATRADE with the “Industry Mover Award” for its role as the pioneer tenant for the UMW High Value Manufacturing Park in Serendah.
As a testament to the company’s commitment towards high-performance, UMW Aerospace won the Rolls-Royce “Trusted to Deliver Excellence” award in 2018. This award recognizes UMW Aerospace as one of Rolls-Royce’s best suppliers.
Thanks again to Mr Megat Shahrul Azmir for showing me around and for taking the time to get the nice portraits.