Goodrich Opens Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facility in Brazil

Business will support aircraft engine nacelle components for Latin American and Caribbean customers

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) today officially unveiled its new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Sao Carlos, Brazil in the TAM Technological Condominium. The facility, Goodrich do Brasil, will initially focus on repairing International Aero Engine (IAE) V2500-A5 engine inlets, fan cowls and thrust reversers for customers in Latin America and the Caribbean. Capabilities will be expanded in the near future to service other nacelle platforms currently operating in the region.

Goodrich do Brasil, part of the Goodrich Aerostructures global network of nacelle and advanced composite MRO facilities, will provide localized support for customers including MRO services and access to a pool of rotable assets. The 10,000 square foot site serves as an interim location; in 2010 Goodrich will begin renovations on a 40,000 square foot permanent facility adjacent to TAM's heavy maintenance facility in Sao Carlos.

Ruy Amparo, vice president of MRO TAM, said, "The relationship with Goodrich has now gained a new dimension with greater synergy in service, delivery, cost reduction, and business opportunity creation. Goodrich is one of our most important suppliers and is also the first international company to settle in our technology complex, which is already home to our MRO business unit and the TAM Museum. We are very optimistic about this expanded relationship."

Bob Gustafson, vice president and general manager of aftermarket services for Goodrich Aerostructures, said "Goodrich do Brasil is a clear demonstration of our commitment to serving customers with speed and ease. We announced our intent to establish a MRO facility in Brazil back in 2007 as part of a service agreement with TAM, and we see great long-term growth potential in the Latin American and Caribbean market."

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com .

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.

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2009-10-28 11:00:00