The Northern Ireland Aerospace stand at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 hosted some of the region’s aircraft interiors companies who are contributing to the successful manufacture of 1 in 3 of the world’s commercial aircraft seats.

Major global aerospace companies Airbus, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace, Spirit AeroSystems and Thompson Aero Seating all depend on Northern Ireland's expert, dependable supply chain to provide quality high value-added products and services, cost-effectively and on time.

Key technologies include: precision machining; plastic injection moulding; composite design and manufacture; advanced metal forming; dress covers; seating & galleys, design & stress and, aviation waste solutions which is making a significant contribution to the industry’s drive towards net zero.

Northern Ireland companies hold internationally recognised aerospace approvals and accreditations including AS9100, ISO9001 and NADCAP and are SC21 award winners, demonstrating world-class quality and OTD performance.

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Companies that attended

  • Bradfor, a family owned business, was established in 1996 and specialises in the manufacture of dress covers, diaphragms, life vest pouches, straps and general upholstery for prestigious local and international aerospace companies.  

    Bradfor is accredited to BSI AS9100/ISO9001, EFQM 5 Star, SC21 Silver and Part 21G.

  • Causeway Aero is a specialist aircraft interior services provider and Tier 1 Aero Integrator supporting Part 21J partners with Part 21G, Part 145 and AS9100 certifications.

    Causeway Aero manufactures its own luxury economy class seat which comes with an extremely low whole-life cost, an unparalleled warranty and a unique funding package.

  • Denroy is one of the world’s leading innovators in the design and manufacture of engineered polymer components and solutions. They supply high performance thermoplastics to OEMs and Tier 1s including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Spirit, GKN & BAE and hold accreditations including Boeing BAC 5321 Class 1&2, AS9100, SC21Gold and JOSCAR.

  • Donite Plastics is one of the leading Industrial vacuum-forming companies in the UK and Ireland. Donite's processs are ideal for large, medium, or small batch quantities and even one-off prototypes with full CAD/CAM design and manufacturing facilities, using 3D modelling and in-house mould-making facilities.

  • The Exact Group is an AS9100 and SC21 silver accredited company based in Northern Ireland, which operates primarily in the aerospace and defence sectors. 
    An industry leader in its technology, delivery and quality standards, The Exact Group specialises in precision CNC machining, fabrication, painting and specialised coatings. 

  • IPC Mouldings is an award winning SC21-gold manufacturer of injection moulded parts and engineered assemblies. Helping customers to solve problems, reduce costs and assure quality, the company combines knowledge and expertise with high quality performance and service, ensuring products are delivered on time and in full. IPC Mouldings is a partner providing solutions.

  • McGreevy Engineering has over 40 years’ engineering and manufacturing experience, specialising in precision machined components.
    Utilising advanced manufacturing technologies, the company delivers service excellence and cost benefit, through its breadth of processes. With the capability to support rapid response, prototypes and low-rate production, McGreevy Engineering exemplifies integrated engineering solutions.

  • Plaswire specialise in the recovery of industrial polymers and return-to-supply-chain recycling of wind turbine blades, supporting the circular economy.

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