# Safran and Albany International open plant in Querétaro, Mexico

Safran and Albany International initiated operations at a new plant in Querétaro, Mexico in 2018, producing 3D RTM woven composite fan blades and cases for the LEAP engine.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-01-01
- Where: Querétaro, Mexico
- Starts operating: 2018
- Status: completed
- Products: 3D RTM woven composite fan blades, fan cases
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran Aero Composite](https://endata.com/companies/35626.md)
- [Albany International](https://endata.com/companies/20402.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [safran-group.com](https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/commercy-four-years-human-based-industrial-success-2018-11-22), 2018-11-22: "three production plants were built in partnership with Albany International... one in Querétaro (Mexico), which initiated operations this year"

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