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

Kostia Zaharov

Chief Commercial Officer

Christine Pelley

Chief Operating Officer

Melanie Myers

IT & Transformation Director

Scott Saunders

Chief Engineer

Tanya Bollivar

Quality 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.