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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Appoints John Adler as Executive Vice President

Dean Baldwin Painting's New Aircraft Painting Facility is Open For Business; Bringing Airline Industry to Miami County, Indiana  

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Selected by Skywest Airlines to paint American Eagle livery in support of its New Contract with American Airlines  

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Paints New C-130J Super Hercules

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Hangar Expansion Begins  (5/17/12)

Dean Baldwin Painting Reaches Critical Milestone in Hangar Expansion that will bring hundreds of new jobs to Miami County

Dean Baldwin Showcases JetBlue
Airways' Red Sox A320 Aircraft

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP Brings on New Location at the Goodyear, Arizona Airport  (2/15/12)

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. Donates to the Local University

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. Donated B727 Painting for the Eastern New Mexico University Roswell  (7/23/11)

MRO 2011 - Thank You for Another Successful Conference  (2011)

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. Expanding its Operation to the Midwest  (3/11/11)

Dean Baldwin Painting LP Signs Agreement with Jet Blue Airways (1/21/11)

Associated Air Center Selects Dean Baldwin Painting LP  (7/21/10)

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Names Mike Kapsa - Chief Inspector (7/16/10)

Flight Options Partners with Dean Baldwin Painting, LP to Complete New Paint Livery Design  (7/1/10)

Rick Smith Named Vice President of Business Development for Dean Baldwin Painting LP  (1/7/10)

 

 

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please contact:

Rick Smith Vice President Business Development
Office (830) 438-5340
Mobile (210) 883-6033 
ricks@deanbaldwinpainting.com

Barbara Baldwin 
Chief Executive Officer
(830) 438-5340
barbarab@deanbaldwinpainting.com

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Appoints John Adler as Executive Vice President

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP , one of the most respected names in aviation painting, announced today that John E. Adler has joined the organization as Executive Vice President. Mr. Adler comes to Dean Baldwin Painting from Republic Holdings and will leverage his extensive airline maintenance and management experience to help shape the strategic direction of the 48 year old company. In this new role, Mr. Adler reports to the COO, Karl Anderson and will be responsible for the operational success of the company.

Mr. Adler brings over 22 years aviation experience to Dean Baldwin Painting. He most recently worked for Republic Holdings where he was responsible for the implementation of critical company policies and improved processes for cost containment. Prior to joining Republic, Mr. Adler was Director of Production with TEC St. Louis. Mr. Adler also spent nine years with Trans State Airlines.

“Dean Baldwin Painting has experience unprecedented growth over the last few years”, says John Adler, “I am proud to be a part of such a dynamic organization. And, I am looking forward to working with the team.”

About Dean Baldwin Painting LP.

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. has Corporate offices in Bulverde, Texas and facilities in San Antonio, Texas; Roswell, New Mexico; Goodyear, Arizona and now in Peru, Indiana. The company has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-eight years. The company has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Jet Blue Airways, ABX Air, Skywest Airlines and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Government having completed a seven year contract with Hill AFB for stripping and painting C130 aircraft which earned the company a good Past Performance Record with the Air Force. Dean Baldwin Painting also carries out high end paint services for corporate and private operators.

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Dean Baldwin Painting's New Aircraft Painting Facility is Open For Business;
Bringing Airline Industry to Miami County, Indiana

Following nearly ten months of construction to renovate and expand the aircraft painting facility in Peru, Indiana, Dean Baldwin Painting officially opened its hangar doors for business this past weekend. Ground breaking first took place in May, 2012 to convert Hangar200 at the Grissom Aeroplex into a world class aircraft painting facility. An existing 98,000 square feet facility was modernized, expanded to 155,000 sf. and converted to a strip and paint hangar that will now allow the induction of much larger aircraft like the B777 and B747-8 aircraft.

Barbara Baldwin, President and CEO of Dean Baldwin Painting, LP was personally on hand to greet the first aircraft to enter the facility this weekend. The arrival marked a significant milestone for the Peru, Indiana community in its efforts to redevelop the former Grissom Air Force Base. Since the realignment of Grissom, the community's vision has been for a mixed use development of the former base to include aviation. Dean Baldwin Painting's presence in the new facility here at Grissom is the first true reuse of some of Grissom's aviation assets.

"Our company is extremely thrilled this day has finally arrived," said Barbara. "And, I dare say that the aviation industry is thrilled as well." This new facility will nearly double the size of the company by adding another 155,000 square feet and 6 more fully equipped eco-friendly paint bays to its already available 200,000 square feet and 7 paint bays. Dean Baldwin Painting also anticipates that 200 new jobs will be created over the next 12 months

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. with Corporate offices in Bulverde, Texas and facilities in San Antonio, Texas; Roswell, New Mexico; Goodyear, Arizona and now in Peru, Indiana has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-eight years. The company has a wide client base that includes SkyWest Airlines, US Airways,jetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Air Canada, and ABX Air in addition to serving The US Government, corporate and private operators.

For additional Information contact: Rick Smith (830) 438-5340

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Selected by Skywest Airlines to paint
American Eagle livery in support of its New Contract with American Airlines

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. has been painting aircraft for Skywest Airlines for over 12 years. The recently announced contract between Skywest Airlines and American Airlines has become additional slot orders for Dean Baldwin's Roswell, NM aircraft painting facility. According to recent press releases, Skywest Airlines will be placing 23 regional jets in service flying for American Airlines; all will be in service prior to the first quarter of 2013. The new contract is good news for the 48 year old aircraft painting company. Dean Baldwin has painted over 300 aircraft for Skywest Airlines since 1999. "We have lots of experience with many airline liveries including American Eagle," said, Barbara Baldwin, CEO of Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. "It speaks volumes that Skywest Airlines trusts our expert team to rebrand these aircraft for their newest customer."

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP paints a number of liveries for Skywest Airlines including US Airway, Delta Connection, United Express in addition the their own Skywest Airlines livery.

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-eight years. The company has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, SkyWest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, ABX Air, Air Canada, and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Air Force having completed over 250 strip and paints on C130 aircraft during the past ten years. Dean Baldwin also performs VIP paint services for corporate and private operators.

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas operates from three locations in the U.S. - Phoenix Goodyear, AZ; Roswell, NM and San Antonio, TX and a fourth location in Peru, Indiana will be coming on line in the fourth quarter of 2012. The company is a certified minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services.

For additional Information contact: Rick Smith (830) 438-5340

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Paints New C-130J Super Hercules

The first of three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the Sultan of Oman was formally accepted August 30th at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta facility.   The impressive aircraft painted in a very unique livery was on display for the ceremonies.  The aircraft was painted by Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. at its Roswell, New Mexico facility.  Dean Baldwin Painting is mostly noted for its Commercial aircraft painting; however, the company has serviced hundreds of C130s over the years.  “We are very honored that Lockheed Martin entrusted us with such an important and difficult project”, said Barbara Baldwin, CEO of Dean Baldwin Painting, LP.   “We’ve painted many C130 aircraft, some in a camouflage livery; but, this is the first in a VIP high gloss camouflage.”  This may be the first C130 aircraft ever painted in this type of livery.   The new C-130J will be used to support internal country operations.  

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-five years.  The company has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, SkyWest Airlines, jetBlue Airways, ABX Air, Air Canada,  and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Air Force having completed over 250 strip and paints on C130 aircraft during the past ten years.  Dean Baldwin also performs VIP paint services for corporate and private operators. 

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas operates from three locations in the U.S. - Phoenix Goodyear, AZ; Roswell, NM and San Antonio, TX and a fourth location in Peru, Indiana will be coming on line in the fourth quarter of 2012.   The company is a certified minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. Hangar Expansion Begins

Pharos-Tribune
Hangar project to add 200 jobs
By Carson Gerber
Posted:  05/17/2012 5:58 AM
  
Work on expanding and renovating an airplane hangar at Grissom Aeroplex is set to begin later this month, paving the way for a business that officials say will generate 200 jobs.
The $13.8 million project will accommodate Texas-based Dean Baldwin Painting LP. The hangar will be expanded by 50,000 square feet so it can house massive airplanes like the Boeing 747, which Dean Baldwin paints and services.
Company CEO Barbara Baldwin said she anticipates the facility will create about 200 jobs with a $6 million payroll in 2013.
The expansion project will be funded by a $7.2 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state loans totaling $5.1 million and more than $1 million in funding from Miami County.  
The Miami County Economic Development Authority accepted bids for all five construction packages earlier this month. The packages cover work like steel erection, fire suppression, wastewater and plumbing.
Huston Electric in Kokomo was awarded the bid for electrical work at $1.3 million.
Jim Tidd, executive director of MCEDA, said the agency has issued notices of awards for all the bids, but contractors will not be issued notices to proceed with the work until Tuesday, after they return required paperwork.
“A project like this doesn’t just develop overnight,” Tidd said Wednesday at a celebratory groundbreaking outside the hangar. “Economic development is very competitive and takes time. And this project is no stranger to time.”
The project has been in the works since 2009. Since that time, its budget increased from $10.3 million to $13.8 million after upgrades were required to meet building codes.
The project was postponed last year after MCEDA rejected bids on the five construction packages when they came back significantly higher than expected.

   


At the groundbreaking ceremony, a group of local and state officials, including Indiana Secretary of Commerce Dan Hasler, praised Dean Baldwin for staying with the hangar after three years of waiting.
“This state does not take ‘no’ for an answer,” Barbara Baldwin said. “When a door closes, they look for another door. There’s a resiliency here. It’s been three hard years, but you’ve made it happen.”
She said major airlines are waiting for Dean Baldwin to open, and she projected the facility would be operating at maximum capacity within the first year.
The company plans to paint and service more than 200 airplanes a year, which could attract other aviation businesses to the area, Barbara Baldwin said.
“Mark my words — You will be amazed what you see going on here,” she said.
Dean Baldwin, a 46-year-old company with facilities in New Mexico and Texas, has signed a 30-year lease agreement with Miami County to use the hangar. Tidd said the yearly lease payments will go towards paying off the federal and state loans to expand the hangar.
Barbara Baldwin said the company should be operating out of the facility by December. Once a final completion date is set, she said, the company will begin hiring employees and setting up contracts with airline companies.
“That hangar is an ugly duckling right now, but it will be a beautiful swan very soon,” Baldwin said.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting Reaches Critical Milestone in Hangar Expansion
Project that will Bring Hundreds of New Jobs to Miami County

Dean Baldwin Painting met a critical milestone as; the community begins evaluations of construction bids for the company’s newest aircraft painting facility in Peru, Indiana. The state-of-the-art facility represents the first aviation expansion for the region in years bringing hundreds of jobs to the area.

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Contact: Rick Smith
(830) 438-5340 (Office)
(210) 883-6033 (Mobile)
ricks@deanbaldwinpainting.com

                Construction bids for Dean Baldwin Painting’s newest expansion in Peru, Indiana are moving forward as the aircraft painting company gears up for the ground breaking.   The last date to receive bid responses from the prospective construction companies was March 14th.  The bids were evaluated for correctness and thoroughness and all indications are that the bids received are within budget requirements. The remodeling will expand upon an already existing hangar at the Grissom Aeroplex in Miami County near Peru, Indiana, home of Grissom Air Reserve Base.  Once construction is complete, the Hangar will be on lease to Dean Baldwin Painting by the community.  This landmark expansion is the first in years since the 1993 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision, a board which shut down and relocated airfields across the United States.

"This is a very positive next step," said Jim Tidd, Executive Director of Miami County Economic Development Authority, adding that “this is the beginning of a tremendous opportunity for the community.” Dean Baldwin Painting’s newest facility will bring over 200 new jobs to Miami County and will help strengthen the region’s workforce where the 10.2% unemployment rate is already above the national average.

The newest Dean Baldwin Painting expansion will increase the size of the existing facilities from 98,000 sq ft to 155,000 sq ft adding the capability to house very large B747-8 aircraft.  The expansion will also include the addition of state-of the- art equipment transforming the facility into a modern aircraft strip and painting facility.  When completed it will feature four full service bays, expandable to six bays, equipped to strip and paint aircraft.  The bays will have independently functioning air control and heating units, and will be large enough to accommodate two wide body aircraft and two narrow body aircraft simultaneously, expandable to six narrow body aircraft when the wide body bays are not in use.   

Following formal engineering review and approval by the EDA (Economic Development Administration), and the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) the construction will begin at a rapid pace.    

About the Company

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-five years.  The company has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, Air Canada, United Airlines, jetBlue Airways, ABX Air, SkyWest Airlines and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Government having completed a seven year contract with Hill AFB for stripping and painting C130 aircraft which earned the company a good Past Performance Record with the Air Force.  Dean Baldwin also carries out high end paint services for corporate and private operators. 

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas operates from three locations in the US - Phoenix Goodyear, AZ; Roswell, NM and San Antonio, TX and a fourth location will be coming on line fourth quarter of 2012.   The company is a certified minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting Showcases JetBlue Airways’ Red Sox A320 Aircraft 

Summary: Last week, Dean Baldwin Painting completed a custom aircraft paint design for JetBlue Airways’ Boston Red Sox-themed A320 aircraft. The aircraft painting company has seen interest in the Red Sox-themed plane swell in the past few weeks, and led to increased business and rave reviews.
Contact: Rick Smith (830) 438-5340 (Office) (210) 883-6033 (Mobile)
ricks@deanbaldwinpainting.com

 Dean Baldwin Painting saw their latest successful project hit the skies this past week with the ceremonial unveiling of JetBlue’s Red Sox-themed Airbus A320 aircraft. The aircraft painting company completed the project to stellar praise from employees, JetBlue representatives, and Red Sox Business partners. The quality of the aircraft painter’s work has led to a huge amount of media and internet buzz surrounding the custom plane, and an increase in aircraft painting contracts for the privately owned company.

The paint design, heavily influenced by the Red Sox’s classic away uniforms, includes a grey body with the iconic Red Sox logo on the tail end of the aircraft. Blue wing tips complement the style and another logo and banner indicating Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary resides closer to the plane’s nose. Dean Baldwin Painting’s craftsmanship was admired during a ceremony at Boston’s Logan International Airport and followed by an inaugural flight to Fort Myers, FL.

"Dean Baldwin is a true master of their craft and we cannot thank them enough for their support," said National Sponsorships Coordinator Rick Pineda. Customers, JetBlue, and the Boston Red Sox are all delighted with the aircraft painter’s work. "

This is not Dean Baldwin Painting’s first dealing with JetBlue. The aviation painter was first approached by JetBlue for work in 2010, and their continued quality work has led to plans to paint 20 more A320 aircraft for JetBlue this year.

About the Company

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-five years.  The company has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, Air Canada, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, ABX Air, Skywest Airlines and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Government having completed a seven year contract with Hill AFB for stripping and painting C130 aircraft which earned the company a good Past Performance Record with the Air Force.  Dean Baldwin also carries out high end paint services for corporate and private operators.

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas operates from 3 locations in the US - Phoenix Goodyear, AZ; Roswell, NM and San Antonio, TX. A fourth location will be coming on line in the fourth quarter of 2012.   The company is a certified minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP Brings on New Location at the Goodyear, Arizona Airport

Bulverde, Texas, February 15, 2012 — Dean Baldwin Painting LP, has announced the opening of its newest operation at the Goodyear, Arizona airport.  The facility, currently in operation, will accommodate regional aircraft as well as aircraft as large as a B767 or MD11.  In addition to full strip and painting services, heavy aircraft maintenance is also available at this location.

“Creating greater value to our customers through greater flexibility is key to our success,” said, Barbara Baldwin, CEO Dean Baldwin Painting, LP.  “From this location we will be able to offer our customers stand alone strip and paint services as well as the option of having their aircraft re-painted in conjunction with major or minor maintenance.”

The facility is EPA approved and is fully equipped to provide all levels of aircraft painting services to the aviation industry.

Dean Baldwin Painting LP has been providing expert aircraft painting services to the aviation industry for over forty-five years and has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, SkyWest Airlines, Air Canada, Jet Blue Airways, ABX Air, American Eagle Airlines, United Airlines,  DHL Aviation and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Government having completed a seven year contract with Hill AFB for stripping and painting C130 aircraft which earned the company a good Past Performance Record with the Air Force.  Dean Baldwin also carries out high end paint services for corporate and private operators. In December 2012, Dean Baldwin will be opening an additional new full service facility in Peru, Indiana that can house up to six narrow body aircraft or two wide body and two narrow body and is capable of painting aircraft as large as the B747-8.  The company is a certified minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft painting and refinishing services.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting LP. Donates to the Local University

Unlike the hundreds of other aircraft that Dean Baldwin Painting LP will paint this year for the major airlines, this recently painted aircraft will never fly again. Yet this B727 is every bit as important as any of the aircraft painted for the major airlines.

The B727 aircraft was painted for the Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell at no cost to the University and will become an important tool for training future aircraft mechanics. The aircraft was donated to the school some 6 years ago to be used as a training aide; but, had not been used by the school in part because the Fed Ex logo had not been painted away which was a condition of the donation.

When Jim Burress, General Manager of Dean Baldwin Painting's Roswell facility learned of the schools dilemma, he discussed the situation with Barbara Baldwin, CEO of Dean Baldwin Painting LP. "When Jim brought the University's need to my attention I agreed without hesitation. The students working on that plane could very well be employees at our company some day" said, Barbara Baldwin. "I am glad to help the school and I was glad to help some of our employees as well. About twenty employees needed more 'on the job training' in their records to advance to a higher job level, which awards them with a higher pay grade. So, by doing the work and recording it in their employee records they meet the criteria to advance to the next pay grade. I thought immediately, this would help both our causes."

Training is an important part of the company culture at Dean Baldwin Painting. That is why supporting ENMU-R was an easy decision. Baldwin has an extensive in-house training program designed to maximize employee potential and career growth. All Dean Baldwin Painting employees who are classified as preppers and painters are placed by job levels, according to a program written and initiated by Dean Baldwin Painting. The program clearly outlines the job level requirements with goals and experience one must attain through OJT (on the job training) to advance.

The ENMU-R officials recently unveiled the freshly painted B727 aircraft courtesy of the paint service specialists at Dean Baldwin Painting LP. who completed the $80,000 paint job at no cost to the school. The paint products were donated by PPG Aerospace, a global aviation paint supplier.

Jim Burress was on hand to greet the students. "We're anxious for you to graduate," He told the 20 aviation students who were checking out their new plane. "We're very proud of you. Stay with it. You'll have a long future."

The ENMU-R AMT school is a 14 1/2 month long program that is the only FAA Part 147 A&P school in the southeast part of the state. Students will no longer use the Boeing B727 as a display model, but as a trainer for larger aircraft systems, fuel systems, rigging, hydraulics, brakes, tires, air-conditioning, auxiliary power unit, electrical systems and inspections. The Boeing B727 is the only large aircraft the program owns, though there are multiple smaller aircraft to practice on, including a Cessna, two Bell 47 helicopters, an Acroduster Too, a Beechcraft Model 50 and a Huey Model UH1 Helicopter.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP.  Donated B727 Painting
for the Eastern New Mexico University Roswell

Posted on 23 July 2011

By Emily Russo Miller, The Roswell Daily Record

Record Staff Writer

Painting a 727 airplane typically costs about $80,000, but Dean Baldwin Painting Inc. is painting one free to benefit the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell.

Dean Baldwin Painting General Manager Jim Burress said that painting the Boeing 727-100, which Fed Ex donated to the school several years ago, will help ENMU-R students working toward their Federal Aviation Administration license receive hands-on training in their classes, while also helping Burress train his employees how to prime and paint aircraft.

“It’s a win-win,” Burress said. “It helps the college, and it helps our employees move up (in their careers).”
PPG  Industries, a global paint supplier company, will donate the paint, while aircraft paint service specialists Dean Baldwin, located in a hangar at the Roswell International Air Center, will donate the time and labor. Burress estimates that the job will cost his company about $40,000 to $50,000 for the cost of labor and materials.

“We’re very grateful that they’re able to do this for us,” ENMU-R College Development Director Donna Oracion said. “We’re very pleased to have a partner like them close by, and we’re very appreciative.”
Oracion added that when Fed Ex donated the aircraft to the school, it was written into the contract that the Fed Ex logo should be extracted from the plane, since it no longer belonged to the company. The effort was delayed due to the steep cost of the project.
The ENMU-R AMT program uses the 727 as a trainer for larger aircraft systems, fuel systems, rigging, hydraulics, brakes, tires, air-conditioning, auxiliary power unit, electrical systems and inspections, according to the school’s website. It is the only large aircraft the program owns, though there are multiple smaller aircraft to practice on, including a Cessna, two Bell 47 helicopters, an Acroduster Too, a Beechcraft Model 50 and a Huey Model UH1 Helicopter.

The ENMU-R AMT 14½ long program is the only FAA Part 147/A&P school in the southeast part of the state.

emiller@roswell-record.com

Emily Miller
Reporter, The Roswell Daily Record

 

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MRO 2011 - Thank You for another Successful Conference

Another Aviation Week MRO Conference has come to an end.  It was very exciting for us this year as we were introducing the addition of our new facility planned to open in Indiana in 2012. 

The MRO Conference always proves to be a great occasion to meet up with old friends and make new ones.  All of us at Dean Baldwin Painting LP would like to thank all of our friends who stopped by our booth in Miami to show interest and support of Dean Baldwin Painting and our new business expansion into Indiana.

Joining us at this year’s show from the Miami County Economic Development Authority from Peru, Indiana were Jim Tidd, Christy Householder and Jim Yates

 (In the photo starting from the front row left : Barbara Baldwin, CEO Dean Baldwin Painting; Luis Camacho, VP of Operations Dean Baldwin Painting LP; Christy Householder, Deputy Director & Director of Business Retention MCEDA.

(Back row left to right: Rick Smith, VP of Business Development Dean Baldwin Painting LP; Karl Anderson, COO Dean Baldwin Painting LP; Jim Tidd, Executive Director MCEDA;  Stephen Tamanko, President BASCON Inc.;  Jim Yates, Treas. and Board Member of MCEDA and Chief Executive Officer Miami-Cass REMC).

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting LP Expanding its Operation to the Midwest

Bulverde, Texas – Dean Baldwin Painting, LP is moving ahead with plans that will nearly double the size of the company and increase its accessibility to the East Coast.  The company signed a 20 year lease with the Miami County Economic Development Authority on January 18th of this year to acquire Hangar 200 at the Grissom Aeroplex in Peru, Indiana located 65 miles north of Indianapolis.   The facility will be modernized and expanded prior to its opening, planned for December of this year. 

The selection of the Indiana location was a long and deliberate process that included the review of strengths and weaknesses of over 20 different locations. “Our expansion plans developed over a span of 5 years.” said CEO Barbara Baldwin, “Together with my team we considered a number of great locations; but, in October of 2009 we decided the Grissom Aeroplex best suited the needs of our company and our customers.”  

The present hangar complex will be undergoing an estimated $10.5 million expansion and conversion to a state of the art strip and paint facility.  When the expansion is complete, the facility will have two wide body and two narrow body bays and will easily accommodate aircraft as large as a B747 or A330.  Grissom Aeroplex is an active Air Reserve Base with a 12,500 foot runway enabling it to land aircraft as large as a B747.  

The facility will run two shifts providing 24/7 coverage and plans to hire over 200 employees. “We’ve invested a great deal in our training programs over the years and we take great pride in our ability to cross train from other skills and have them move up the ladder earning $15 to $25 an hour,” explains Barbara Baldwin. 

The work force will be recruited primarily from the six county region of north central Indiana.  “The region, with a ready work force in excess of 250,000, has a rich history of manufacturing and producing quality products,” adds Jim Tidd, Executive Director of the Miami County Economic Development Authority.  The community is also home to many Community Colleges, post secondary school and vocational training institutions capable of providing training support to Dean Baldwin Painting.  

The local community fully supports the addition of an aerospace company to their community. “This is what we wanted,” said Rachel M. Daily, director of marketing and business attraction for the Miami County Economic Development Authority.” We are very excited about the diversification this project will bring to our region and the job opportunities that will be made available within our local economy. “The estimated economic impact of the project could be $161 million for the region within the first five years.”

The Indiana location is a short hop from many of the nation’s major cities in the Eastern U.S. and Midwest such as Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Louisville, Memphis, New York, St. Louis and many more making this site ideal to support a wide array of air carriers.   

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, has corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas.  Its Roswell operation is an ISO 9001:2008 compliant, certified minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services. 

Dean Baldwin Painting has specialized in aircraft painting services for over forty-five years and has a respectable client base that includes US Airways, Air Canada, United Airlines, Jet Blue Airways, ABX Air, American Eagle Airlines, Skywest Airlines and many other highly regarded air carriers. In addition, the company is an experienced service provider to the US Government having completed a seven year contract with Hill AFB for stripping and painting C130 aircraft which earned the company a good Past Performance Record with the Air Force.  Dean Baldwin also carries out high end paint services for corporate and private operators.  This segment has increased over the last few years and the plans are to bring this capability to the new location in addition to the airline and military capabilities.  

In 1999 Dean Baldwin Painting, LP expanded its operation by acquiring the 165,000 sq. ft aircraft strip and refinish facility in Roswell, New Mexico.  The facility has six independent temperature-controlled bays with environmentally friendly air filtration systems utilizing two independent integral waste management systems.

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. successfully accomplished ISO 9001:2000 registration and certification in 2006, affirming its commitment to achieving the highest quality standards in the aircraft refinish industry.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting LP Signs Agreement with Jet Blue Airways

Bulverde, Texas, January 21, 2011 – Dean Baldwin Painting, LP was selected by JetBlue Airways to provide paint services to its fleet of A320 aircraft.  The paint lines have begun at its Roswell, New Mexico facility and are planned to continue throughout 2011.   JetBlue Airways is the latest major airline to partner with Dean Baldwin Painting.

“I am very excited about this new partnership with JetBlue.” said CEO Barbara Baldwin “We operate under similar cultures which emphasize the importance of our employees, who continuously work at producing quality services, to our operations.   We believe we are a great fit for JetBlue.”

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas, is an ISO 9001:2008 compliant, minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services. 

Dean Baldwin Painting has specialized in aircraft painting services for over forty-five years.  In 1999 Dean Baldwin Painting, LP expanded its operation by acquiring the 165,000 sq. ft aircraft strip and refinish facility in Roswell, New Mexico.  The facility has six independent temperature-controlled bays with environmentally friendly air filtration systems utilizing two independent integral waste management systems.

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. successfully accomplished ISO 9001:2000 registration and certification in 2006, affirming their commitment to achieving the highest quality standards in the aircraft refinish industry.

 

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Associated Air Center Selects Dean Baldwin Painting LP

Bulverde, Texas, July 21, 2010 – Dean Baldwin Painting, LP announced that it signed a 3 year agreement with Associated Air Center to provide executive paint services to its VIP customers. The aircraft will be refinished at its Roswell, New Mexico facility. The first aircraft, a BBJ is currently in process. The quantity of aircraft included in this contract has not been disclosed.

I feel privileged to be a part of the Associated Air Center team. It takes an extremely talented team to provide the high level of services required to meet the needs of the VIP customers.” said, CEO, Barbara Baldwin “We have a proud history of painting executive paint schemes for many renowned corporate customers. I am looking foreword to continuing the tradition.” Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified, minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft refinishing services.

Dean Baldwin Painting has specialized in aircraft painting services for over thirty-five years. In 1999 Dean Baldwin Painting, LP expanded its operation by acquiring the 165,000 sq. ft aircraft strip and refinish facility in Roswell, New Mexico. The facility has six independent temperature-controlled bays with environmentally friendly air filtration systems utilizing two independent integral waste management systems.

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. successfully accomplished ISO 9001:2000 registration and certification in 2006, affirming their commitment to achieving the highest quality standards in the aircraft refinish industry. In addition, training is complete leading to AS9100 certification planed to finalize by the end of 1Q11.

 

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Dean Baldwin Painting, LP Names Mike Kapasa, Chief Inspector

Bulverde, Texas, July 16, 2010 – Dean Baldwin Painting, LP announced today that Mike Kapsa has joined the organization as Chief Inspector. Mr. Kapsa will report to the General Manager and serve as Quality Assurance Manager for the Repair Station, ensuring compliance of all Federal, State, and other regulatory directives and guidance, as it relates to airworthiness, at the Repair Station.

Michael (Mike) Kapsa brings over 30 years of experience to the Dean Baldwin Painting team. Mike began his carrier with the US Air Force as crew chief on the KC-135 aircrafts. He later joined Southwest Airlines where he contributed to their organization for over 20 years. Mike was the Manager of Contracts responsible for the oversight of the Southwest Airlines out-sourced maintenance.

“Mike Kapsa is a true professional with the knowledge to further our tradition of ‘high quality services’ ”, said, Barbara Baldwin, CEO, “we are truly privileged to have him on our team.”

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas, is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified, minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft strip and paint services. The Roswell facility is also a Certified HUBZone Small Business.

Dean Baldwin Painting has specialized in paint services for over thirty-five years. In 1999, Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. expanded its operation and acquired the 165,000 sq. ft aircraft strip and refinish facility in Roswell, New Mexico. The facility has six temperature-controlled bays with air filtration systems utilizing two independent integral waste management systems.

Dean Baldwin Painting LP. successfully accomplished ISO 9001:2000 registration and received its certification on February 23, 2006. This accreditation confirms Dean Baldwin Painting’s commitment in achieving the highest quality standards in the aircraft refinish industry. AS9100 accreditation is slated for 1Q11.

 

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Flight Options Partners with Dean Baldwin Painting, LP to
Complete New Pain Livery Design

Roswell , New Mexico, July 1, 2010 – Flight Options, a leading provider of private air travel services, is partnering with Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, the only independent large aircraft refinishing company with an ISO 9001: 2008 certification, to complete the paint scheme refurbishment of the Flight Options Hawker 400XP, Hawker 800XP, Citation X and Legacy 600 aircraft.

The contemporary new livery will be added to the aircraft at the Dean Baldwin Painting, LP Roswell, New Mexico facility. Known for its obsession with quality, Dean Baldwin Painting completed the first aircraft, a Citation X, in April 2010. “We are thrilled with the opportunity to provide our quality services to such an exceptional company” said, CEO, Barbara Baldwin.

About Flight Options
Flight Options has earned a reputation as a leader and innovator within the private jet industry. For over 12 years, Flight Options has continued to offer the complete spectrum of programs from fractional ownership to leasing, aircraft management, and JetPASS Select 25-hour card membership. The company is an industry leader in private aviation safety and provides personalized service to over 1,300 Owners and Members. Flight Options owns and operates a fleet of more than 100 aircraft consisting of the Hawker 400XP, Phenom 300, Hawker 800XP, Citation X, and Embraer Legacy 600. More information is available at www.flightoptions.com or by calling 877.703.2348.

 

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Rick Smith Named Vice President of Business Development
for Dean Baldwin Painting, LP

Bulverde, Texas, January 7, 2010 – Dean Baldwin Painting, LP announced today that Rick Smith has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Smith assumes responsibility for the market and sales activities and will be responsible for the continued growth of the company.

Mr. Smith brings over 20 years of management and business development experience to Dean Baldwin Painting. He most recently worked for MECAER America Inc., Montreal Canada, in charge of Program Management and Customer Service. Prior to joining MECAER America, Mr. Smith was Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Empire Aero Center, New York. Mr. Smith also worked as Director of Maintenance and Modification Sales for Pemco World Air Services – in charge of the re-branding and worldwide sales of its passenger to freighter conversion programs.

“Dean Baldwin Painting is well respected in the industry as a premier provider of aircraft refinishing services”, says Rick Smith, “I am proud to be a part of this fine organization. And, I will be working hard to be sure every customer in the market place has access to Dean Baldwin Painting’s quality services.”

Dean Baldwin Painting, LP, with corporate offices located in Bulverde, Texas, is registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) as an ISO 9001:2000 Certified, minority-woman owned, small, privately held business specializing in aircraft strip and paint services. The Roswell facility is also a Certified HUB ZONE Small Business.

Dean Baldwin Painting has specialized in paint services for over thirty-five years. In 1999, Dean Baldwin Painting, LP. expanded its operation and acquired a 165,000 sq. ft aircraft strip and refinish facility in Roswell, New Mexico. The facility has six temperature-controlled bays with air filtration systems utilizing two independent integral waste management systems.

 

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