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Future player on the radar

Article - April 3, 2012
With lucrative domestic military contracts, real pulling power within ASEAN, and top notch U.S. and U.K. associates, Zetro is set to be a dominant global force in the avionics, ground electronics, missile and radar communications industries
DATO’ HJ. MOHD ZAMRI BIN HJ. MUDA, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ZETRO AEROSPACE
Zetro Aerospace Corporation (ZAC) has its roots in Zet Aero Trading, founded in 1981 by Dato' Hj. Mohd Zamri bin Hj. Muda. Initial operations focused on the provision of aircraft and spare parts for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).  Zet Aero Engineering was established in 1984, after which Zetro concentrated on the avionics and electronics aspects of the industry – in line with the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint.

In 1994, Zetro Corporation established itself as a significant player in the aerospace world by setting up in-country facilities to maintain and repair avionics, air traffic and air defense radar, navigational aids and communication systems. ZAC is now one of the major players in Malaysian Aerospace and is a leading technology provider in the region in ground electronics and avionics.  A government-appointed Defense Electronic contractor, it includes among its associates in the USA Gilcron Corporation (ITT Industries Inc.), Rockwell Collins and Thales Raytheon Systems. In 2003, Zetro Services Sdn Bhd obtained its MS ISO 9001:2000 certificate, and in 2009 was accredited with MS ISO9001:2008. It is also  IQ Net certified.

“the West is still leading in terms of technology, and we want to be there at the cutting edge, together with US and European partners.”

Dato’ HJ. Mohd  Zamri  Bin HJ. Muda, Managing Director of Zetro Aerospace

ZAC successfully upgraded ATC Systems in Kuantan (2006) and Butterworth (2008) airports, and successfully installed up-graded Air Defense Display Systems at RMAF Air Defense Units. It provides helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services for light helicopters throughout the region, including Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. Zetro has also become the only private company in the region with rights to an Air Defense Radar System, and has acquired – through the recent acquisition of a specialist U.K. company – the technology necessary to venture into missile development.

The Company’s Center of Excellence, situated in the Malaysian International Aerospace Center, at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, is equipped with state-of-the-art test equipment and facilities, making it a leader in its field within the massive ASEAN market. As Dato’ HJ. Mohd  Zamri  Bin HJ. Muda explains: “We are talking here about a population of 400 to 500 million... Our Minister of Defense has been quite bold in terms of enhancing future cooperation amongst member countries. We are not talking about fulfilling ASEAN’s entire defense requirements, but we are talking at least about 30 to 40%…’’ 

He continues: “At Zetro we anticipate, plan and respond tactically. Our future equipment will be based on our own design and blueprint as well as our own way of thinking in terms of where we want to bring the industry and country in the future‘’.

 His workforce is disciplined and supremely focused: “Most of our workforce comes from the military. At the same time, we also train our technical people based on the equipment we will be using in the future. We plan to be ready for any and all technological advancements’’.

He elaborates on future plans and partnerships: “If foreign companies come here, they will be considered as the ‘technology owners’. We think it would be a very good idea for them to have reputable and visionary local partners.’’

He continues: ‘’We are one of the future players. But we do not want to be solely in the Malaysian or ASEAN loop. We are pragmatic and far seeing – the West is still leading in terms of technology, and we want to be there at the cutting edge together with U.S. and European partners.’’

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