History

Cenco International

Confirming Performance for 50 Years
 1958 - 2008



Cenco International is a leading global provider of jet engine test cell engineering services, equipment and systems to worldwide commercial and military aviation markets.


Our business has been dedicated to the aero engine test cell industry for 50 years; longer than any other company in the test cell market.  Our goal is to provide test cells and equipment designed to be cost effective while keeping safety and longevity in mind.

 

Starting in 1958, Cenco has designed and provided over:
 

·         100 Thrust stands

·         580 Engine adapters

·         175 aero engine variants.
 

In addition, we have also designed and provided over:

 

·         75 computer-based data acquisition and control systems (DACS)

 

While continuing to integrate the latest technology, Cenco manufactures and designs test cells, test systems and equipment for turboshaft/ turboprop engines, APU's, and engine components.

 

We have a broad customer base that includes:

 

·         Civil airlines

·         Engine manufacturers

·         Airmotives (MRO's) 

·         Militaries around the world

 

Cenco has a very experienced design and supply team devoted to providing dependable state of the art products.

 

Our team includes: 
 

·         Engineers

·         Project managers

·         Technical writers

·         Sales managers

·         Executive team
 

Many of our team members have been involved with the design and supply of test cells and their collateral equipment for over 20 years.  Cenco engineers have pioneered test cell designs and continue to incorporate innovative design technology.

 

We have a global network of trusted and proven:
 

·         Manufacturers

·         Consultants

·         Contractors
 

Our experts have significant experience in systems integration calling upon our affiliation with a diverse group of resources to create total solutions for our customers.

 

We take considerable pride in the quality of our designs and we offer quality assurance through: 
 

·         Quality designs

·         Quality materials

·         Quality installation

·         Quality customer support
 

Guaranteed quality assurance utilizing the above quality factors, enables us to support our valued and loyal customers who we credit with making us the success that we are today.

 


 

In 1958, Central Engineering Company was developed to design and supply aero engine test cells and testing capabilities.

 

Since 1961, Cenco Belgium, a division of Techspace Aero, has operated and maintained four (4) 7 X 7 Meter Test cells in Liege, Belgium.  During this time Cenco Belgium also completed numerous Military Hush Houses and Commercial Fan and Turboshaft Test Cell Projects.

 

In 2003, Cenco United States and Cenco Belgium were combined to become Cenco International and today they form the Safran Group Center of Excellence for test cell engineering.