Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Standard Aero




We will be having Erica Grimm from StandardAero at our next chapter meeting to speak with us. The following is some background information on StandardAero to give you some information on what they do and who they are.



Founded in 1911, StandardAero has become one of the world aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value.
Now a part of Dubai Aerospace Enterprises, an international corporation with interests in aircraft leasing, MRO and aviation IT solutions, StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military and industrial power customers in more than 80 nations around the world. More than 4,000 professional, administrative and technical employees work in a dozen major facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, with an additional 14 strategically located regional service and support centers.

Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units and components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams.
 http://standardaero.com/AboutUs.aspx

First Chapter Meeting Of The Semester!!!

Our first chapter meeting of the semester is on Thursday, Feburary 7, 2013.  How exciting!? We will meet in our usual place, Turner 141 at 5:00pm. There is a lot of information to get out to everyone about events and other things, so make sure you are there!

Business Furniture Steelcase Showroom Tour!



We have out first event of the semester!! Is Everyone excited!?

We will be touring the Business Furniture Steelcase Showroom in Bloomington on Monday, February 4, 2013. The tour will begin at 5:00 and should only last until about 6:30. Come hungry, because they will be serving us dinner! Unfortunately we do not have a bus, so getting to the showroom is up to you. Check out the event page on the IIDA ISU Facebook to see if anyone can give you a ride if you need one! The Showroom is located at 205 N Main street in downtown Bloomington.

The showroom displays flexible work spaces designed to enhance collaboration and productivity, while showcasing the latest in digital technology from Steelcase that are available through Business Furniture.

This is a great opportunity for design students! We get to see the latest and greatest products that are made for offices. I visited the Steelcase showroom at the Merchandise Mart and was blow away with the things that they are creating! Hope to see you all there!!


Steelcase Kick Panels, Work Surfaces And Storage Displayed With Think Chair, At The Business Furniture Illinois Collaboration Studio.Details Walkstation Upright, Adjustable Work Surface With An Exclusively Engineered, Low Speed Commercial Grade Treadmill.Business Furniture Illinois Displays Steelcase Post And Beam, Duo Overhead Storage, Ceramic And Steel Marker Board And Turnstone Alight Ottomans.