Fidamc, the renowned R&D and training center specializing in advanced composite structures, has marked the symbolic laying of the first stone for its new technology building in Getafe, Spain. This milestone reinforces Fidamc’s strategy to expand its capabilities and meet the rising demands of the aerospace industry.

The 500-square-meter facility, set to open in September 2025 behind Fidamc’s main building, will enhance both Fidamc’s and ENSIA EXPERT’s (a 100% Airbus Group company) technological and production capacity. ENSIA EXPERT specializes in structural integrity testing and certification of aircraft components.

“This project is a commitment to the future. Not only are we expanding our facilities, but we are reinforcing our commitment to innovation, employment, and the technological sovereignty of the Spanish aerospace industry,” said Ernesto González, CEO of Fidamc.

The event brought together leaders from industry and government, including Airbus Spain, Getafe City Council, and the Getafe Aerospace Network cluster. Airbus’s Ricardo Rojas emphasized the importance of collaboration across companies, technology centers, and public institutions to strengthen Europe’s aerospace competitiveness.

The new site will allow Fidamc and ENSIA EXPERT to address emerging challenges in air mobility, expand testing capabilities, and fuel local economic development. “This hall will reinforce our technological synergy with Fidamc and help consolidate our position in the European innovation ecosystem,” noted Pedro Serrano, Managing Director of ENSIA EXPERT.

Mayor Sara Hernández underscored the impact for Getafe: “There is no sustainable economic development without investment in knowledge. Initiatives like this place our city at the center of industrial innovation in Europe.”

Fidamc expects the expansion to create jobs, enable new technological collaborations, and cement its role as a leading aerospace innovation hub.

Source: fidamc.es