Doubled production floor space and new machinery improves
capacity and customization opportunities
LAS
VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins
Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business is expanding its executive
aircraft seating facility in Medley,
Florida. The $2 million
investment doubles the facility's upholstery production floor space
to 30,000 square feet and adds state-of-the-art machining equipment
that improves production efficiencies, enhances capabilities and
reduces material waste.
A leader in seating upholstery for executive, business and VIP
aircraft, Collins' 150,000 square-foot Medley facility uses a mix of high-tech
automated machining and specialized craftsmen to produce highly
customized aircraft furnishing solutions to meet the needs of its
global customer base. The additional floor space and advanced
machinery not only enhance the site's production capacity but
expand its range of bespoke luxury upholstery solutions.
"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 for 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."
The new automated quilted panel machinery can execute complex
designs, patterns and coloring for custom sewing, embroidery and
perforation, while an automated material cutter uses advanced
digital visioning for precision cutting to maximize material usage,
expediting processes and efficiencies.
Examples of Collins' bespoke upholstery solutions are on display
at Collins Aerospace booth #2041 at the annual NBAA-BACE show in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering
future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected
aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space
exploration, and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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corporatepr@rtx.com
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