MAP SPACE COATINGS announces the signature of a multi-year framework contract with the Space Systems division of Airbus Defence and Space on September 12th, 2024. This contract concerns the provision by MAP SPACE COATINGS of its various surface coatings to the European space prime manufacturer over the 2024-2028 period.
"For many years now, we have been working in particularly good and close harmony with Airbus Defence and Space, which has proved a particularly reliable and faithful business partners of ours. The signing of this landmark agreement is the clear recognition of the two companies’ desire to project their business relationship over the long term" said Pierre VALENTI, Chief Executive Officer of MAP SPACE COATINGS.
"To remain a leader in our markets, we need to build upon reliable strategic suppliers in order to secure our various space missions. And we are very satisfied with the work done so far by the MAP SPACE COATINGS teams, who have successfully supported us on many programs," said Alejandro ORTIZ ORTEGA, Commodity Manager at Airbus Defence and Space.
 
About Airbus
Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in the commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence and space sectors. Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale. With around 150,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry. We build the most innovative commercial aircraft and consistently capture about half of all commercial airliner orders. Thanks to our deep understanding of changing market needs, customer focus and technological innovation, we offer products that connect people and places via air and space..
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About MAP SPACE COATINGS
Established in 1986, MAP SPACE COATINGS is a French SME specialised in the provision of surface coatings for satellites and launchers, for which it is responsible for the design, manufacture and application. In this framework, the company works for industrial stakeholders operating in various fields of activity (space, automotive, electronics, medical, etc.) and in close collaboration with reference technical partners such as space agencies (CNES, ESA), universities and research centres such as ONERA. In the space sector (which accounts for more than 90% of its turnover), MAP SPACE COATINGS supplies coatings for Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space satellites, as well as for the Ariane 6, Vega and KSLV-2 launchers. It also counts among its customers some key players of the New Space ecosystem, such as Anywaves, Beyond Gravity, Comat, Exotrail, HEMERIA, MECANO ID and SWISSTo12. MAP SPACE COATINGS has finally worked on the Supercam onboard the Perseverance rover launched by NASA in July 2020.
With 20 permanent employees, MAP SPACE COATINGS achieved a turnover of roughly €9 million in 2023. The company is 100% owned by the capital entity MAP Holding. 
https://www.map-coatings.com