New Chief Operating Officer named at EADS Sogerma Barfield, Inc.

EADS Sogerma Barfield, Inc., a leader in aviation support, service and instrument repair and maintenance, has announced the appointment of Frederic Denise as Chief Operating Officer. The appointment is made as part of the company’s strategic plan to reinforce its management team, enhance customer service and diversify the business base.

EADS Sogerma Barfield, Inc. is based in Miami, with branches in Phoenix, Arizona and Louisville, Kentucky. It is a subsidiary of EADS North America, the US holding company of EADS, the second largest aerospace company in the world.“Frederic Denise’s extensive knowledge of the U.S. airlines component support business will contribute to the continued development of EADS Sogerma Barfield in the coming years,” said EADS North America Chairman and CEO Ralph Crosby. “His responsibilities will include consolidating the company’s market position and ensuring that maximum attention is given to customers’ needs. EADS North America’s strategy is to be a major player in the U.S. aerospace industry over the long term, Mr. Crosby continued, “and the holding company will provide the necessary resources to its operating entities to achieve this goal.

Frederic Denise is an experienced EADS Sogerma Services manager., with more than 15 years of experience at the company, beginning his career with assignments in Thailand and France. During the last eight years, Mr. Denise has served as Director of Sales North America, EADS Sogerma Barfield, and most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas, representing both EADS Sogerma Barfield and EADS Aeroframe Services, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

ABOUT EADS SOGERMA BARFIELD, INC.
EADS Sogerma Barfield is an industry leader in aviation support, service, and instrument repair and maintenance. Based in Miami, Florida, with locations also in Phoenix, Arizona and Louisville, Kentucky, the company is owned by EADS North America. The company’s repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories. EADS Sogerma Barfield is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and major U.S. original equipment manufacturers. The company services Airbus, Boeing, and regional and business aircraft and helicopter components. For additional information please visit: www.barfield.eads.net.

ABOUT EADS SOGERMA SERVICES
EADS Sogerma Services is an industry leader in cabin outfitting, aircraft maintenance/modification, and aerostructures. A wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS, the company employs more than 4,100 employees at locations in France, the United States, Canada, Tunisia, Morocco and Hong Kong to provide a full range of support services for commercial airliners, military aircraft and business jets. For additional information please visit: www.sogerma.eads.net.
 
ABOUT EADS NORTH AMERICA
EADS North America is the holding company for the North American activities of EADS, the world’s second largest aerospace and defense company. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $6 billion to the U.S. economy annually, and support more than 100,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. In 2003, EADS generated revenues of 30.1 euros and employed a workforce of 109,000 worldwide. With operating units and investments in 11 states and the District of Columbia, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense agencies. For additional information please visit: www.eadsnorthamerica.com         
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