Aviation has been on the ground since the corona pandemic - not only the airlines are affected, but also the entire supply chains. The international aviation supplier ACM Aerospace, which specializes in the production and overhaul of cabin interiors, is now recording the best financial year in its 50-year history thanks to a plan B.
Because ACM Aerospace has implemented a radical change in production within a very short period of time: certified surgical gowns for fighting pandemics are now being produced instead of helicopter or aircraft parts. Thanks to this flexibility, the company not only has a new mainstay, but was also able to create over 50 new jobs despite the difficult times at the moment. In the middle of the crisis.
"At the beginning of the year, we were already looking at the pandemic development with concern and were sure that it would spill over into Europe. That's why we pulled out all the stops and considered which specialist skills ACM Aerospace could use to be successful in the pandemic with a plan B," says Roger Hohl, Managing Director of ACM Aerospace. The company employs people across the company who, for example, bring textile expertise in a wide variety of areas. Thanks to the use of synergies, production was able to be switched very quickly to fully medically certified protective clothing.
Despite the success with protective equipment, ACM Aerospace is currently researching and developing antiviral and antibacterial products for the aircraft cabin, including the first antiviral seat cover and seat belt. "Especially now, in the biggest crisis in aviation to date, it is important to invest significantly in research and development instead of standing still! Because the time can be used excellently to bring more innovative products into the cabin. Those who survive this crisis will definitely be able to operate in the market with renewed strength afterwards," says Hohl.
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