News & Announcements
Quickstep delivers positive NPAT on 21% sales
growth
Quickstep continues to deliver on its promise of improved
profitability and accelerated growth, announcing a $2.0 million
EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) and $0.9 million NPAT (net
profit after tax) for the first half of FY2019, on sales of $33.8
million, up 21% on prior year comparative period. This positive
first half result positions Quickstep well for future profitable
growth and increased investment in business development by the
company has contributed to a healthy pipeline of new programs from
which significant new business during FY2019 is anticipated. For
further details on Quickstep’s first half FY2019 performance please
go to:
Link to ASX Releases: December 2018 ASX announcement
results & Investor Presentation Feb
2019
Quickstep
Welcomes Australia’s Selection for Provision of F-35 Component
MRO&U
CEO and Managing Director of
Quickstep, Mark Burgess said, “We are the supplier for more than 30
composite components globally on the F-35 Program, manufacturing a
range of complex components and assemblies including fuselage
parts, door assemblies and vertical tail components. We look
forward to working closely with our key partners in Northrop
Grumman and BAE Systems, to support the future composite
requirements for F-35 aircraft component repair, as part of the
F-35 Global Support Solution.” Mark Burgess added. Read
more...
Quickstep are pleased to
announce its intention to appoint Leanne Heywood as a Non-Executive
Director to its Board.
Click here for the ASX Release
Quickstep are again proud
participants at the Avalon Air Show 2019
This year we have expanded
our presence and will be supplying F-35 parts to be displayed in
the Lockheed Martin F-35 Expo tent (restricted access requiring
pre-registration). Quickstep personnel will also be present on the
NSW Government, Deakin University and Team Reaper stands to answer
any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing
on the Trade days from Tuesday 26th February to noon on Friday 1st
March.
Please contact at avalonairshow2019@quickstep.com.au
if you have any questions prior to the event.
State One Analysis on QHL
Click here to read their indepth report.
Quickstep selected by the
Department of Defence to participate in a video showcasing
Australian Industry Participation in the F-35
Program.
Quickstep is excited to have
been selected as one of the industry participants in a series of
videos that have been produced These videos showcasing Australian
industry participation in the global Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
F-35 program, have been produced by the Department of Defence to
highlight the partnership between Defence and Australian industry
on the F-35 program. Around 10-12 videos will be released
incrementally in the lead-up to the 2019 Australian International
Airshow at Avalon. We are very proud to show you our video by
clicking
here.
Quickstep Welcomes General
Atomics’ Remote Piloted Aircraft Selection
Click here to read the Media release 16 November
2018
Quickstep secures inaugural Defence Business of the
Year award
Hot on the heels of our recent win at the NSW Premier’s
Export Awards, Quickstep is doubly delighted to be recognised for
its contribution the export industry... read more
QHL 2018 Annual Report available now
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Quickstep wins NSW Defence Exporter of the year at 2018
NSW Premier's Export Awards
"We are absolutely honoured and delighted to
announce that Quickstep has been awarded NSW Defence Exporter of
the Year at the NSW Premier's Awards held last night in
Sydney. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication
of the entire Quickstep team. Go QHL!" Mark
Burgess
QHL Investor Presentation - September
2018
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Quickstep reports sales up 14% highlighting growth for
leading manufacturer
Mark Burgess, CEO and managing director of Quickstep, said, "We
have a clear vision focused on aerospace sector growth and have
strengthened our management team, increasing leadership skills and
accountability across the business. The benefits of our value
systems and lean programs are beginning to flow through, with
targeted R&D contributing to commercial projects, and contract
wins that align the company for future growth. Production for the
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program increased 45 per cent in FY18
and is expected to continue to increase in FY19."
Read the full story here...
Quickstep Holdings extends lucrative Lockheed
Martin contract a further five years
Carbon fibre manufacturer Quickstep Holdings (ASX: QHL) has
extended its contract with major global aerospace and security
company Lockheed Martin for a further five years.
Read the full story here ...
Quickstep Lands C-130J Contract Extension - Defence
Connect, 1 Aug 2018
Australian advanced composites manufacturer Quickstep has
secured a long-term contract extension with Lockheed Martin to
support the company’s C-130J/LM-100J programs.
Read the story here...
Quickstep & TAFE NSW Announce Composites Manufacturing
Training Program
Quickstep is partnering with TAFE NSW PADSTOW, on the
development and implementation of a comprehensive composites
manufacturing training program for all new employees starting at
the company’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Bankstown,
NSW.
Read more here.
Quickstep is an Australian
publicly listed company (ASX:QHL), at the forefront of advanced
composites manufacturing and technology development for the global
market.