The Austrian company FACC was awarded the Bronze Aero Excellence Award for its Plant 4 in Reichersberg, making it one of the first eleven aerospace companies worldwide to receive this new international standard. The award was launched in 2023 to promote the highest manufacturing quality and excellent corporate organization in the aviation industry. The initiative is supported by industry giants such as Airbus, Safran, and Collins Aerospace.
The Aero Excellence Award was introduced to enhance the performance and competitiveness of companies in the aerospace industry. It focuses on criteria such as organization and resource management, planning and logistics, supply chain management, as well as industrialization and quality. FACC meets these requirements with its clearly structured strategy and corporate culture, which is focused on the highest standards in manufacturing and throughout its business operations.
Robert Machtlinger, CEO of FACC, emphasized the significance of the award, emphasizing that this recognition further strengthens the company's position as a leading provider in the international aviation industry. The Aero Excellence Award will, in particular, contribute to increasing the resilience of global supply chains and preparing the aviation industry for the challenges of the future, with more than 2043 new passenger aircraft needed worldwide by 42.000.