We make the world’s most mission-critical systems stronger, lighter, and cleaner – through advanced composites.

For nearly four decades, Stelia North America has designed, developed and manufactured advanced composite structures from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia – for aeronautic, defence and space programs across North America and the Five Eyes.

— KEY CUSTOMERS

— 01 — Our Story

Nearly four decades of composites, built one ship-set at a time.

From a small Lunenburg shop to a 182,000 sq ft operation supplying the F-35, Boeing 787 and the International Space Station – the people, the place, and the programs that shaped Stelia North America.

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1987

Cellpack Aerospace Founded

Established in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, laying the foundation for advanced composite manufacturing on Canada's East Coast through the production of ADATS launch tubes.
/02
1989

First Export Naval Program

Expanded into international defence markets with the successful launch of the company's first export naval program.
/03
1990

First Export Space Program

Entered the space sector, marking the beginning of a long-standing presence in advanced aerospace and space applications.
/04
1993

Aérospatiale Acquisition

Joined the Aérospatiale family, strengthening global aerospace capabilities and establishing the company's Airbus heritage.
/05
1993

Name Changed to Composites Atlantic

Officially became Composites Atlantic, reflecting our commitment to innovation, quality and growth in composite solutions.
/06
1997

Boeing & Northrop Grumman Programs

Secured major aerospace contracts, becoming a trusted supplier to Boeing and Northrop Grumman.
/07
2003

ATR Flap Program

Began the ATR flap program, further diversifying the company's commercial aerospace portfolio.
/08
2005

787 ECS Duct Program

Awarded the Boeing 787 Environmental Control System duct program, supporting one of the industry's most innovative aircraft platforms.
/09
2007

787 Stringers for Spirit AeroSystems

Began production of composite stringers for the Boeing 787 program, reinforcing expertise in complex aerostructures.
/10
2009

Mirabel Production Facility Opens

Expanded operations with the opening of the Mirabel, Quebec facility, a 32,000 sq ft site enhancing capacity and customer proximity.
/11
2010

F-35 Program

Entered the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, supporting one of the world's most advanced defence platforms.
/12
2014

Lockheed Martin C-130J Program

Expanded defence capabilities through participation in the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules program.
/13
2015

STELIA North America

Rebranded as STELIA North America, reflecting integration into a global aerospace leader and positioning for future growth.
/14
2024

Sikorsky CH-53K Program

Commenced production for the CH-53K King Stallion program, further strengthening the company's role in next-generation defence aerospace.

— 02 — Mission & Values

Innovate and partner to make the world's most mission-critical systems better.

How we work, what we expect of ourselves, and what every customer can expect of us. Posted at the entrance of both facilities – not just in the brand book.

/01

Stronger, lighter, cleaner

Advanced composites replace heavier metallic structures – a direct path to lighter aircraft, lower fuel burn, and reduced emissions across the service life of every part we ship.

/02

Mission-critical by default

100% non-destructive inspection on critical F-35 structures. AS 9100 / ISO 9001, Nadcap (Composites & NDT) and the Controlled Goods Program – the floor for everything we deliver.

/03

Partnership over transaction

Programs measured in decades, not quarters. We design, develop and build alongside Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Sikorsky, De Havilland, MDA and ARDE.

/04

Rooted in Lunenburg

Aerospace has been on the South Shore since 1987. The same shop floor builds composite parts for the ISS, the F-35 and tomorrow’s space programs.

— 03 — By the Numbers

The shop floor, in figures.

1987

Continuous aerospace operations in Lunenburg, NS since Cellpack Aerospace.

182,000

sq ft

150K in Lunenburg, NS · 32K in Mirabel, QC – design through delivery.

60+

structures

Composite structures for the Mobile Servicing System and Shuttle fleet.

1,000+

/ month

Ready-to-install, delivered at rate to multiple commercial programs.

100%

Every critical fuselage structure inspected before it leaves the floor.

5

Eyes

Five Eyes-focused: Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and allied countries.

— 04 — Leadership

The leadership behind operational success.

Long-tenured leaders, operating two sites and a single integrated team across Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and Mirabel, Quebec.

Julien Montcru

Managing Director & CEO

Andrea Riches

Chief Human Resources Officer

Richard Adshead

Chief Financial Officer

Kostia Zaharov

Business Segment Director

Christine Pelley

Chief Operating Officer

Melanie Myers

Business Segment Director

Scott Saunders

Chief Engineer

Tanya Bollivar

Planning & Supply Chain Director

Benjamin Langford

Production Engineering Director

Jack Fornal

Production Director

— 05 — Parent Company

Local shop floor. Global reach.

Stelia North America is part of Airbus Atlantic, a tier-1 aerostructures supplier with more than 13,000 people across 13 sites in Europe, North America and North Africa. Through Airbus Atlantic we plug into a global supply chain, a deep R&T pipeline, and the backing of the Airbus group – without losing the South Shore shop floor that started it all.