US-based noise and vibration control system developer Damping Technologies Inc (DTI) has appointed Laurent Vacher as business development manager. Vacher, who will be based in Toulouse, France, specialises in marketing high value products to the aerospace industry and is tasked with growing the business in the European region.

Since 1989, DTI has designed, developed and manufactured high performing, light-weight noise and vibration control solutions using its deep technical expertise and innovative material science approach. Many models of new production Gulfstream, Textron and Boeing aircraft incorporate DTI technology to reduce cabin noise issues.

“For a company that specialises in keeping things quiet, we decided it was time to make some noise in Europe,” says president and CEO Adam Parin. “Our products, quality and on-time delivery have a track record of excellent performance on a wide variety of aircraft, and we're confident that there is a market for us here among both manufacturers and completion centres.”

DTI has also participated in its first two European trade shows, EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland and Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany to help solidify its European presence.

“Laurent has a strong background in aviation, and his skills are perfectly suited to helping us identify opportunities and offer solutions,” adds Parin. “We're excited to introduce our products to Europe and to welcome new clients to the DTI family.”