FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, has opened its Composites Center of Excellence in Fort Worth, Texas.
The 339,000-square-foot facility is the world’s foremost aerospace industry material fabrication center. The lighter, stronger and more corrosion resistant characteristics of composite technology, according to the company, are an important innovation for helicopters and other aircraft at Bell Helicopter.
“This facility represents the first step in the fulfillment of a pledge made four years ago when we announced plans to renovate, expand and upgrade Bell facilities and capabilities on the Dallas/Fort Worth area,” said Bell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Stinson.
