Saint-Cloud, France – 17 Oct, 2024 – ASTEELFLASH, a leading global provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), is proud to announce it was awarded the Competitiveness Award by Thales, one of the world's foremost defence contractors, at the Global Supplier Conference held on 9 October in Vélizy, France. This recognition highlights ASTEELFLASH's commitment to excellence, innovation, and operational efficiency in supporting the defence sector.
The award was presented in recognition of ASTEELFLASH's ability to consistently deliver high-quality services while maintaining a competitive edge in the global marketplace. Thales acknowledged ASTEELFLASH for its outstanding performance in areas such as cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, quality, technological innovation, and adherence to strict industry standards.
"We are incredibly honored to receive this award from Thales," said Nicolas DENIS, CEO of ASTEELFLASH. "This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing the defence sector with best-in-class manufacturing solutions to. It also underscores our commitment to proactively meeting the high demands of our customers through agility, innovation, efficiency, and unwavering quality standards."
In addition to operational excellence, ASTEELFLASH was also recognised for its strong commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. The company places great importance on minimising environmental impact, ensuring workplace safety, and promoting sustainability in all aspects of its operations. By integrating EHS best practices into its manufacturing processes, ASTEELFLASH demonstrates its leadership in building a safer, more sustainable future for the defence industry and beyond, contributing to Thales’s aim to “build a future we can all trust”.
The partnership between ASTEELFLASH and Thales has grown stronger over the years, driven by shared values of high technology, reliability, precision, and continuous improvement. As the defence industry continues to evolve with advancing technologies, ASTEELFLASH remains committed to staying at the forefront of the industry, providing tailored solutions that meet the complex needs of its customers.
With a global footprint and expertise in a wide range of sectors, including defence, aerospace, and industrial electronics, ASTEELFLASH continues to lead the EMS industry by driving innovation and maintaining a strong competitive position in the global market.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.