Aéro Montréal, Québec’s aerospace cluster, is proud to announce the results of the 5th Gilles Demers Awards Gala, a prestigious event that highlights the excellence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector.
The winners were revealed at the gala evening held on Friday, Dec. 8.
Created to recognize the expertise of Québec SMEs in strategic sectors, the Gilles Demers Awards also provide an opportunity to present the Grand Prize for Aerospace SME of the Year, won this year by Optima Aéro.
“More than 200 SMEs are the lifeblood of Québec’s aerospace industry, helping to make our sector a model of global excellence,” said Mélanie Lussier, president and CEO of Aéro Montréal.
“Aéro Montréal created the Gilles Demers Awards to underscore the creativity and boldness of these SMEs, which are making a difference to the industry. It is thanks to their commitment that we can strengthen our strategic positioning on the local and international stage and work towards building a more sustainable future.”
Optima Aéro — Winner in the Growth and Wealth Creation category and winner of the Aerospace SME of the Year Grand Prize
Optima Aéro specializes in the reuse and refurbishment of helicopter parts. The company’s mission is to provide certified refurbished parts, components and engines, while promoting carbon footprint reduction through the reuse of components.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Aéro Montréal.
