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Boeing Opens New Everett Delivery Center |
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April 3, 2013 - Boeing today opened its new
expanded Everett Delivery Center (EDC), a
world-class facility which will be the home of
deliveries for the 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. The
grand opening ceremony was attended by Boeing
employees, customers and state dignitaries.
"Boeing is producing market-leading commercial
airplanes at its highest rates ever," said Pat
Shanahan, senior vice president and general
manager, Airplane Programs, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "The new facility enables us to meet
growing demands and continue doing what our team
does best exceed customer expectations."
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The 180,000 sq. ft. facility triples the amount
of office, conference and delivery operations
space as the old EDC and is designed to increase
operational efficiencies.
"I want to congratulate The Boeing Company and
its hard-working employees on the new Everett
Delivery Center. This facility shows the
strength of the aerospace industry in Washington
and is a sign that the state's long history with
the company will continue to grow," said
Governor Jay Inslee. "As production rates
increase and the company looks to roll out new
airplane derivatives in Washington, it is clear
this facility is going to see a lot of use."
The building features three
floors dedicated to customers and the delivery
experience. Amenities include a customer lounge,
a Tully's cafe, over 20 conference rooms, four
contract signing rooms and 35 offices to support
resident customers and on-site delivery teams.
The building's highlight, a customer event area,
offers sweeping views the Olympic Mountains
beyond the neighboring flightline and Paine
Field.
"Last year we delivered a
record 183 airplanes and this new facility will
help us continue to increase deliveries," said
Tom Maxwell, Everett Delivery Center vice
president. "The expanded space will also allow
us to keep pace with customer demands."
Seattle-based DLR Group created the "Embrace the
Plane" design which features a unique, curved
architecture. The design allows airplanes to
pull up to the building and connect by custom
boarding bridges, enhancing ease of customer
travel. Construction led by Skanska began in
March 2012. |
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