Bell Helicopter Opens Expanded Logistics Center

CALGARY, Alberta --- Bell Helicopter Canada, a Textron Inc. company, today opened its new 38,000 square foot Canadian Supply Center located in the Calgary International Airport's YYC Global Logistics Parks.>> Bell Helicopter's new Calgary home will continue to be the primary Canadian distribution facility for the company as well as an important addition to the Airport's growing trade community.>> Mike Blake, Bell's executive vice-president for Customer Solutions stated, "Bell is known through-out the rotorcraft industry for its customer support and in fact have been rated #1 for 14 consecutive years. As we continue to expand internationally facilities like this will help us provide the level of service our customers have come to expect from Bell.">> "This new location will allow us the opportunity to grow and expand our business, providing us the increased ability to service market demands," Colin Bartole, Manager -- Bell Helicopter Canadian Supply Center, said. "As a leader in the rotary wing industry, our alignment with the front runners in the Canadian airport business development market certainly lends itself to a strong OEM (original equipment manufacturer) representation in Calgary for years to come.">>> Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.