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Latecoere is pleased to announce the appointment of Yves Yemsi as its new Group Chief Operating Officer & President EMEA (effective Feb. 1, 2025). Yves brings over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries, with a proven track record in industrialization, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence. He has held key executive positions at major player such as Airbus Aircraft, Flextronics International Industrial Ltda, and, more recently, Lilium, where he served as Chief Operating Officer, leading the industrialization and global supply chain development of innovative electrical aircraft. Yves Yemsi’s extensive international experience and visionary leadership will support Latecoere in its mission to deliver cutting-edge aerostructures and interconnection systems to clients worldwide. His appointment comes as Latecoere continues to expand its global presence and operational capabilities in response to evolving market demands.   Yves Yemsi commented: "I am thrilled to join Latecoere, a company with such a rich heritage and reputation for excellence in aerospace. The opportunities ahead are immense, and I am eager to work with the talented teams across the organization to strengthen operational performance, and support Latecoere’s ambitious growth plans. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers worldwide."

Kicking off the week by assessing the engagement levels of the Prague teams / Latecoere Czech Republic. Thank you for the warm welcome! It’s always a pleasure to visit a well-organized plant dedicated to continuous improvement. You truly deserve a spot on the podium for our internal #AllPioneersChallenge. A big shout-out for the excellent collaboration with the Toulouse teams from Montredon. The transfers and reorganization of machining resources are nearly complete. Costs are under control, and operational continuity for our customers is ensured. Final steps are scheduled for the first half of 2025. Last stretch - let’s cross the finish line together. The entire group is rooting for you! #SafetyFirst #QualityAlways Latecoere

At Latecoere, we are proud of our global network of sites, each playing a vital role in delivering operational excellence and uncompromising #quality to our customers. Today, we’re highlighting our cutting-edge facility in Belagavi, #India. 🇮🇳   Established in 2019, this 4,400 sqm site showcases Latecoere’s commitment to customer-focused solutions. Specializing in manufacturing #InterconnectionSystems for aerospace leaders like Dassault Aviation and Thales, the Belagavi plant is a key contributor to major global aerospace programs.   This competence center is also contributing to the growth of India’s aerospace ecosystem while meeting the highest international standards. As we continue to evolve, the Latecoere India team exemplifies our shared vision of delivering value through expertise, innovation, and collaboration.   #Aerospace #OperationalExcellence #MakeInIndia 

The Latecoere site in Jacareí, #Brazil 🇧🇷, recently opened its doors to employees' families for an exciting day of discovery and innovation.   As a key manufacturer of complex #aerostructures for #Embraer jets, our site showcased the precision and expertise that drive our contributions to the aerospace industry. Employees and their families enjoyed an exclusive factory tour, gaining a firsthand look at the cutting-edge processes and technology behind our work.   The day’s highlight? Building an airplane model together, a hands-on experience that brought engineering and creativity to life.   Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this unforgettable #FamilyDay. Together, we continue fueling talent and ambition to deliver the best solutions to aircraft manufacturers!   #Aerostructures #Aerospace Latecoere do Brasil

Comtek Advanced Structures, a Latecoere company, has been awarded the design-build contract for #composite floors on the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited De Havilland #Canadair 515. The scope includes the complete flooring system for cabin and cockpit areas.   The De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) is a new production purpose-built amphibious #firefighting aircraft developed by De Havilland Canada as an update to the CL-415 waterbomber. Building on the exceptional operational capability of the CL-415, this next generation aircraft offers added benefits to operators, including design changes that incorporate new materials and corrosion protection to reduce maintenance costs, along with a complete upgrade of the flight deck with an advanced avionics suite.   Comtek Advanced Structures, a Latecoere Company, will supply a modernized #flooring system that incorporates advanced composite materials and lightweight panel design. Panels will be fabricated on Comtek’s highly optimized panel production line located in Burlington, Ontario.   Earlier this year, Comtek became the floor system supplier for De Havilland Canada’s Twin Otter Classic 300-GTM, further strengthening the relationship between the two Canadian companies. 🇨🇦 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBv7kHMN

Last week, our teams were honored to welcome the President of the Republic of #Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, to our competence center in Plovdiv. 🇫🇷 🇧🇬   The President was received by Patrick Bernard, General Manager of Latecoere in Bulgaria; Perceval de Cagny, Supply Chain VP at Latecoere; His Excellency Joël Meyer, Ambassador of the Republic of France in Bulgaria; and Vessela Todorova-Mosettig, Director of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.   During his visit, President Radev explored Latecoere’s rich history, spanning more than a century, and engaged in insightful discussions with our leadership team. The tour also highlighted our plant’s expertise in producing high-quality #aerostructure products. To mark the occasion, the President congratulated our employees as we celebrated the 6th anniversary of the plant’s opening.   As a gesture of appreciation and to share a touch of #Toulouse’s cultural heritage, we presented President Radev with traditional violet candies and a jersey from Stade Toulousain Rugby, the legendary rugby team that embodies the spirit and values of our home region.   We express our deepest gratitude to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria and his delegation for making this visit truly memorable. #Aerospace #Aviation #NeverStopPioneering

Cette semaine, notre équipe HSE Latecoere, en collaboration avec notre partenaire VINCI Facilities, a organisé une animation de prévention routière à notre siège toulousain. Une initiative essentielle pour renforcer la vigilance de nos équipes, à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur du lieu de travail. « Safety first » ! Merci à toutes les équipes impliquées. #SafetyFirst #PréventionRoutière

Welcome on board! Latecoere has announced the appointment of Sam Marnick as President of Latecoere Americas. She will report to the Group CEO, André-Hubert Roussel, and will be directly responsible for #Aerostructures Operations #Americas.   Sam brings deep experience in the American #aerospace ecosystem. Her leadership will help accelerate the development of the Group in this region to focus on delivering against growing customer needs for products & services as well as driving growth given the extensive capability set across complex aerostructures assembly, composites, machining and interconnection systems across all different production sites. Sam has been a member of Latecoere’s Board of Directors since April 2024 and has had the benefit of visiting many of the Group sites since her appointment.   Sam Marnick commented: “I am excited to start in my new role at Latecoere. Having seen first-hand the capabilities we have in a number of our sites and having met many people on the team, I believe there is huge potential for this business ahead as we seek to deliver on the growing needs of our customers. There is obviously a lot of work ahead as we are still operating in an environment with significant supply chain disruption which needs to be managed.”   Sam has spent most of her career in the American aerospace industry, particularly at Spirit AeroSystems. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of the Commercial business, she led a team of over 12,000 employees across nine sites in the United States, Europe and Asia, managing a $5 billion P&L. Her scope included manufacturing operations and the supply chain.   A search to identify a replacement for Sam’s board position has been launched, and Latecoere intends to appoint that replacement as soon as possible.

Chaque année, la #France célèbre son #industrie lors d’une semaine dédiée à la valorisation de cette filière d’avenir auprès du grand public. 🇫🇷 À cette occasion, notre site Systèmes d’interconnexion à Liposthey, en Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a eu le plaisir d’accueillir une quinzaine d’enseignants de collèges & lycées landais. Une immersion au cœur du monde industriel, accompagnée d’Aurelie FOURMOND, Ingénieure pour l’École, dans le cadre du dispositif « IPE ». Ce programme innovant permet à des ingénieurs de mettre leur expertise au service du système éducatif, en collaboration avec les rectorats. Cette rencontre avait pour objectif de renforcer les passerelles entre l’école et l’entreprise, et in fine d’inspirer les jeunes générations en éveillant des vocations pour les métiers industriels. Fabien ROGER, responsable du site, a illustré la richesse de l’expertise de câblage #aéronautique des équipes, au service de clients prestigieux comme Airbus et Dassault Aviation. #SemaineIndustrie #SEDI2024

Congratulations to our Jacareí team for this meaningful initiative. #Quality and operational excellence are at the very heart of what we do, and they are critical to ensuring we deliver on our commitments to customers and partners around the globe.   As CEO of Latecoere, I am deeply committed to supporting our teams in achieving the highest standards of quality and efficiency across all operations. Together, we will continue building on this foundation to achieve even greater success and strengthen our reputation for #excellence.   Well done to everyone involved – your work inspires confidence in everything we deliver. #Aerospace #QualityAlways