Collins Aerospace has announced that it is expanding its executive aircraft seating facility in Medley, Florida, USA. The company has made a US$2 million investment in the facility, which doubles its upholstery production floor space to 30,000 square feet. The space will be fitted out with state-of-the-art machining equipment, brought in to improve production efficiencies, enhance capabilities, reduce material waste, and expand its range of bespoke luxury upholstery solutions.
The 150,000 square-foot Medley facility specialises in seating upholstery for executive, business and VIP aircraft, with automated machining and specialised craftsmen working together to produce highly customised aircraft furnishings for its global customer base. The additional floor space and advanced machinery not only enhance the site’s production capacity but.
“This investment unlocks new dimensions to our executive seating site, augmenting our world-class capabilities and improving product quality, repeatability and lead times,” said Scott Howard, director of business development for executive aircraft seating at Collins Aerospace. “It’s also a direct reflection of our dedication to innovation and commitment to continually improving our environmental impact by reducing material waste.”
Part of the investment, the new automated quilted panel machinery, can execute complex designs, patterns and colouring for custom sewing, embroidery and perforation, while an automated material cutter uses advanced digital visioning for precision cutting to maximise material usage, expediting processes and efficiencies.
