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The FACC Information Magazine
Extend Your
Issue 1 | 12
Expectations
FACC launches
new corporate identity
page 4 – 5
A350 XWB Winglets
page 6 – 7
FACC Supplier Awards
page 14 – 15
A strong FACC
through common values
contents
4–5
FACC: NEW CORPORATE IDENTITY
„editorial
editorial
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11
Rolls-Royce
Supply chain executives pay
visit to FACC
FACC heads into the future with a clear
strategy and a new corporate identity
6–7
Airbus A350 XWB
12 – 13
New Order for A321
EVENT: WING TALK
Unusual partnership evening in Salzburg
Flying over Lake Wolfgang
and the surrounding mountains
FACC winglets and spoilers
for China‘s highflyer
14 – 15 16 – 17 FACC Wins
Multiple Awards!
Frost & Sullivan Award
Platinum Performance Status from APB
10 – 11 FACC Certified
FACC successfully completes quality
and environmental certifications
18
FACC Builds Technology
Center
New hub for global R&D activities
IMPRINT:
Published by: FACC AG, Fischerstraße 9, A-4910 Ried/Austria. Editorial
staff: Walter Stephan, Robert Machtlinger, Andrea Schachinger. Layout & graphic concept: Reichl und Partner, Linz. Photos: Airbus Toulouse, MAG Erlanger, Alois Furtner Ried,
COMAC Shanghai, Frost & Sullivan, Aviation Partners Boeing Seattle, scalaria St. Wolfgang,
FACC Ried.
The title page shows FACC‘s new key visual. This out-of-the-ordinary combination of
elements and their precise interaction symbolize that FACC has the right solution for any
challenging task, however unusual it may be.
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Dear Readers,
In the latest edition of “take off”
we want to surprise you with an
innovation of a slightly different
kind. It reflects our company’s dynamic course very clearly: the new
corporate identity of FACC AG.
Supplier Award
FACC presents awards to best suppliers
FACC to manufacture outboard flaps
8–9
Scalaria Air Challenge
COMAC C919
Winglet and spoiler production
ready for takeoff
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19 Over the years FACC has established
itself as a preferred partner in the aviation industry. The new corporate identity builds on proven material, developed
and given a modern twist adapted to
the partnership-based, solution-oriented
management of the company. The design process included an intense examination of our competences, values and
goals, and resulted in a bold directive:
“Extend Your Expectations”. This directive is intended to confidently proclaim to
the public that we fulfil the high expectations of our customers and often even
exceed them. But we also want to implement specific HR measures to meet
the expectations of our employees and
create for them an ideal environment for
their day-to-day work and their career
paths at FACC.
This attitude of expectation is also applied to our own self-image, our corporate culture. The strong growth – and
here I would like to point out the pleasing 31% increase in turnover in the last
financial year – has led to a large increase in employees, both nationally and
internationally. Over 2000 employees
from 35 nations work at the various locations in Austria and abroad. Together
in a strong team they have achieved
numerous successes, from production
start-up of the various projects on the
aircraft programs of Boeing 787 and
Airbus A380, and record figures in development performance, to first delivery
of important components for the A350
XWB. Now there are new major orders
from our global customers to be dealt
with. Global action across borders and
cultures is required. Particularly in such
an international environment, I consider
it all the more important that every employee speaks the FACC language. The
motto “Extend Your Expectations” is intended to be a powerful and permanent
reminder to each and every employee at
FACC of their obligation to fulfil the expectations placed upon them. Working
in the aviation industry means always
accepting responsibility, recognising
performance and success, making decisions quickly and on your own initiative. What unites us is our commitment to
actively and passionately seek the best
solutions and be a reliable partner for our
customers.
It’s chocks away for the aviation industry. Nevertheless we must not ignore the
changes in our environment. The political and economic framework conditions
are not getting any easier, which in the
end will also affect air travel, including
our customers and “our” FACC.
We are taking on a lot, but above all we
are taking on responsibility. With common values and common goals in mind
we will continue to successfully overcome challenges in the future.
Yours,
Walter A. Stephan
Chief Executive Officer of FACC AG
page 2–3
Take off: How is FACC organized in
order to provide enhanced customer
benefit?
Machtlinger: We pool our core competences in three divisions. FACC Aerostructures develops and produces
various different components for primary and secondary aircraft structures.
FACC Engines & Nacelles is the efficient
partner for composite component so-
Consider everything. Implement the best.
Only the sky is the limit.
Pilot. Passion.
Partnership.
Wherever people board a plane
these days, they are more than
likely to be surrounded by FACC
components. No other aeronautical supplier has its lightweight
components installed in so many
different aircraft models. Focusing on providing maximum
benefit to its customers, FACC
continues on its successful flight
path. Its clearly defined strategy
constitutes the foundation, while
its new corporate identity serves
as a distinctive hallmark of its
FACC takes off for the
future with a clearly
defined corporate
strategy and a new
communicative identity
dynamic drive. We spoke with
Robert Machtlinger, COO at
FACC.
„Preferred partner.“
Take off: FACC is ready to take off for
the future. What is the objective?
Machtlinger: As a Tier-1 supplier, we
strive to be the preferred partner for
manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft
engines around the globe as well as for
their suppliers.
Take off: And the defined strategy already featured in issue 28 of our Take
off magazine constitutes the foundation?
Machtlinger: Exactly. In a nutshell,
our main directions of thrust are: The
continued extension of our portfolio
of products and services, as we, as a
provider of integrated solutions for the
aeronautics industry, strive to fulfil the
expectations of our customers. In addition, we aim to expand our global presence and achieve profitable growth.
„Extend Your Expectations.“
Competence in composites, structured into 3 divisions
lutions for aircraft engine environments.
And FACC Interiors specializes in cabin
interior solutions.
In addition, FACC has increasingly positioned itself as a partner for turnkey
solutions. By offering ready-to-install
component assemblies and systems in
each of its divisions, FACC generates
added value for its customers.
Take off: So „Extend Your Expectations“ is something customers can
bank on?
Machtlinger: Yes, that is also one of
our central messages within the scope
facc Engines & Nacelles
facc Interiors
Development and production of innovative control surfaces, wing components, and fairings.
Highly functional components in the
aircraft engine environment and for
nacelles and fairings.
Forward-looking interior solutions for
passenger aircraft and freighters,
business jets and helicopters.
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„We only remember what
surprises us“
Take off: The implementation features a
highly unique imagery?
Machtlinger: „Nature is our model.
Consider everything, implement the
best, only the sky is the limit“. This is
how one could describe lightweight
construction for aeronautical engineering in general terms. Inspired by this
vision, our imagery, including surprising
associations between elements, implies
that we at FACC have the right solution
for every challenge, however uncommon it may be. The four key visuals
symbolizing the group and its three
divisions serve as eyecatchers on our
brochures and our website.
„Soar with us to new
heights.“
Take off: FACC‘s staff members are
also a key part of its communications?
Machtlinger: Absolutely. After all, our
business success depends on them.
Mottoed „Soar with us to new heights“,
a special concept bundles FACC‘s numerous activities in this field. It provides
information and assistance to new employees and defines the values that we
as a team act on.
After all, we at FACC believe that thinking and acting according to common
values and toward common objectives
is the best way to achieve success.
A consistent corporate identity, as an
expression of the corporate culture that
we share, serves as an important reinforcing element, giving FACC a distinctive image within the industry.
Take off: Thank you for this interview.
3 key visuals for our 3 divisions
facc Aerostructures
facc Aerostructures
of our new corporate identity.
Take off: ... which certainly includes
more than that?
Machtlinger: Of course. Hand in hand
with the corporate strategy, we elaborated a comprehensive communication
concept that covers all parameters –
from positioning, logo, visuals, claim,
to brochures, presentation documents,
and to our new website. But why don‘t
you visit www.facc.com and see for
yourself.
Take off: Another thing that‘s new is
FACC‘s claim: „Pilot. Passion. Partnership.“
Machtlinger:It is also our central promise to customers and expresses what
FACC stands for:
In its role as a Pilot, FACC pinpoints the
best solution. Passion is the emotion
that drives us forward. FACC‘s employees incessantly grow and develop
themselves and FACC‘s solutions. And
in a Partnership on equal footing, we
work as reliable team players.
facc Engines & Nacelles
facc Interiors
page 4–5
FACC – European Support Partner:
In the global world of aircraft manufacturers and of FACC’s customers, sales
market oriented thinking is essential.
FACC is to manufacture sets for 150
aircraft in its plant in Austria. As European Support Partner of Airbus, FACC
will parallel to the manufacture in Austria
accompany the industrialization and the
production ramp-up of the spoilers at an
Asian Airbus supplier and thus support
Airbus in the fulfillment of its offset obligations in this important growth region.
Airbus thereby gets the guarantee of an
uninterrupted manufacturing process as
well as of a fully industrialised product in
line with the high FACC standards.
Airbus
A350 XWB
Winglets
FACC Winglets and
Spoilers: green light for
production.
With its A350 XWB Airbus places a modern next
generation long-range aircraft on the market. And
on board are FACC components from all three
divisions. FACC Engines & Nacelles is supplying
weight-optimised translating sleeves and engine
components; FACC Interiors provides passenger
door lining, smoke detection covers and overhead
stowage compartments. And the spoilers and
winglets are provided by FACC Aerostructures.
Here it is: green light for production
For one A350 XWB FACC supplies 16 different spoiler
components - 14 spoilers, 2 droop panels
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Spoiler
Delivery of the spoilers is in the final stages of start-up. As a
Tier-1 supplier, FACC has provided support for the development and ensured industrialisation from construction of the
tools to manufacture of the spoilers. “The collaboration with
Airbus in the course of the development, qualification and
production start-up was as expected very good”, concluded
Andreas Furthmayr, Vice President Division Aerostructures.
Constructive collaboration: In terms of development, FACC
was able to contribute its expertise in the field of Airbus longhaul aircraft, especially as the company was also responsible
for the spoilers for the A330 und A340. Originally the same
construction principle was intended. In cooperation with
Airbus it was possible to reduce the complexity of the RTM
(= Resin Transfer Moulding) component in line with the special
requirements. A combination of integrated composite and aluminium fittings proved the most efficient solution.
Qualified cooperation: Another challenge was certification.
The official requirements for approval of long-haul aircraft and
their components become more stringent with each aircraft
generation. FACC satisfied the complex certification process
according to the latest requirements without massive impact
on the schedule.
With this life-of-program contract, FACC
is demonstrating its competence as a
Tier-1 supplier for the next generation of
Airbus long-haul aircraft. Under the contract, FACC is responsible for the development, qualification including testing,
the design and manufacture of the production tools as well as production and
assembly of the individual components
to create a system ready-to-install.
Weight reduction challenge: Lightness
is the top priority. The FACC engineering specialists in cooperation with the
Airbus team managed to reduce the
weight significantly over the course of
the development process, thus making
a major contribution towards increasing
efficiency and saving on fuel for the
aircraft.
The coordination challenge:
At peak times over 100 engineering
experts were working on the project at
several locations across Europe. In addition to the FACC engineering centres in
Austria and Bratislava, an FACC development team was also deployed on site
at Airbus in Filton/UK. FACC proved impressively that the efficient completion of
even extensive work projects spanning
numerous locations and companies is
well within its capabilities.
The Europe-wide dimension of the project is also demonstrated by the delivery
logistics. The butt strips go to Broughton/UK. The wings will then be further
processed in Germany’s Bremen plant;
here the wingtips will join them before
the winglets are mounted in Toulouse in
France. For FACC as a seasoned delivery partner of Airbus, this is no problem.
Winglet elements: FACC supplies each component
to another Airbus plant.
Full scale tests challenge:
The constant expansion of the performance portfolio is part of FACC corporate strategy. So for the first time on
parts of this size – the largest component measures six metres - full scale
tests are being carried out at FACC.
This involves subjecting the complete
winglet system to static and dynamic
testing for resilience, fatigue and endurance, up to mechanical failure.
New order:
Airbus A321 Outer Flaps
Advanced Tape Laying: FACC is forging ahead
in automation.
Stade (Composite parts) and Bremen
(Assembly). Higher production rates
due to increased demand for this type
of aircraft and the associated capacity
considerations at Airbus (make or buy
analysis) were the triggers for the transfer.
This order is of particular significance
for FACC and enables the composite
specialist to apply its long years of experience to the design, development
and production of wing components for
the models of the Airbus A320 family.
The contract provides for deliveries over
a period of several years.
Building on the long years of successful cooperation on various Airbus
programmes, FACC was selected by
Airbus to provide the outer flaps for
the A321 and took over the project
from the German Airbus works in
Automated Laying: With this order,
FACC is also taking another step forward in production technology and is
introducing automated laying in component production. With advanced
tape laying the individual composite
layers for the flap components are
layered flat and automatically. The
parts are then formed over a warmed
“stamp” into the relevant geometry, e.g. u-shape. This hot forming
process saves the tedious manual
draping of layers and precision and
efficiency are further increased.
page 6–7
Event: Wing Talk
On the Wings
of Partnership
Guests from all over the world
joined FACC on July 6 to celebrate the success of its long-term
partnerships. Spirits were justifiably high in the unique setting
of Salzburg’s Hangar-7.
In the spotlight were the winglets for
the new Airbus A350 XWB. Together
with Airbus, FACC AG celebrated the
milestone of starting the production
of the first components. Other stars of
the event were new technologies and
products which FACC has developed
in cooperation with its customers: the
weight-optimised spoiler for the Boeing
787 and A350 XWB as well as the innovative fuel-saving blended winglets for
the Boeing 737.
Many of the 200 honoured guests had
travelled a long way to attend. But the
guests included not only representatives of international customers, suppliers
and business partners of FACC but also
numerous representatives of Austrian
politics and economy. In his welcoming
speech, Walter A. Stephan, CEO of
FACC AG, stressed the excellent collaboration with the valued business partners and the outstanding performance
of his company. Words of praise for
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the FACC team also came from customer Airbus, as Klaus Richter, Executive
Vice President Procurement, offered his
congratulations on an important milestone in the A350 XWB winglet project.
Boeing representative Cliff Hall illuminated in his speech the joint success in the
787 aircraft program. Viktor Sigl, Provincial Minister of Upper Austria, appeared
to represent the regional government of
Upper Austria and expressed his admiration for the intense, pioneering research activities of FACC as a globally
active aviation industry supplier and
stressed FACC’s significant contribution
to the economic and research location
of Upper Austria and future-oriented
jobs in the region.
There was a festive mood at the FACC
„Wing Talk“ event in Red Bull Hangar-7.
Music to the ears was provided by the
string quartet’s rendering of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart.
FACC CEO Walter A. Stephan thanked
Provincial Minister Viktor Sigl (left) for
the years of support.
Cliff Hall/Boeing (2nd left) and Klaus
Richter/Airbus (3rd left) praised the FACC
team for the excellent teamwork.
FACC CFO Minfen Gu in discussion with
Austrian Provincial Minister Viktor Sigl.
The Russian aviation industry was
represented by Irina Kosheleva, Executive
Vice President, and Anatoly Gaydanskiy,
President of Aerocomposit.
Enjoying the atmosphere in Hangar-7:
Donn Paul and Jay Wall from Goodrich
Aerostructures.
Bernd Schmeling, Airbus Procurement
(right) talking shop with Shane Fleming,
Cytec (center) and Christian Klein from
aerotec magazine.
A meeting of experts: (from left to right)
Shane Fleming and Lance Parcell from
Cytec, Chris Hall from Boeing, Elias Merrawe and Patrick Fahmy from Bombardier.
Boeing and FACC celebrated joint
successes.
Arriving direct from Abu Dhabi: Carsten
Kessler from Strata (right), here in discussion with FACC COO Robert Machtlinger.
Delighted with a successful event: FACC
CEO Walter Stephan, moderator Karin
Keglevich (right) with the organising team.
page 8–9
New Quality
and Environmental
Certifications at FACC
Quality Austria Training, Certification and
Evaluation Ltd. awards this Quality Austria
Certificate to the following organisation(s):
This Quality Austria Certificate confirms the compliance
and further development of an effective
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FACC Solutions (CANADA) Inc: CDN - J7R7G6 Québec,
440 rue du Parc St-Eustache, Canada
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Design and Manufacture of Composite and Metallic Parts
for Aircraft, Engines and Appliances and
Subassemblies/Assemblies
complying with the requirements of standard
EN 9100:2009 incl. product design
(technically equivalent to AS 9100:C and JISQ 9100:2009)
including the requirements of
ISO 9001:2008
Certificate-Registration No.: 00022/0
Date of initial issue EN 9100: 6 July 2004
Date of initial issue ISO 9001: 6 July 2004
Valid until: 14 May 2015
Vienna, 15 May 2012
The assessment was performed in compliance with
EN 9104:2006 and Transition SR-001.
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Specialist representative
In the recent past, FACC successfully prepared, executed, and
completed two certifications. The quality certification guarantees
documented safety to customers; the environmental certification
constitutes another of FACC‘s contributions toward „clean skies“.
Quality Austria Training, Certification and Evaluation Ltd.
awards this Quality Austria Certificate to the following
organisation(s):
Both certification procedures were carried out in cooperation with Quality
Austria. Auditors Manfred Leser, Gerald
Perschler and Martin Nussbaumer supported FACC‘s staff with their expertise
and thus contributed substantially to
their successful completion.
Quality management to
EN9100:2008.
FACC has now successfully realigned its
quality management according to this
standard. The aviation-specific industry standard based on EN9100:2008
may in fact be the strictest of all market
sectors worldwide. It forms an integral
part of any contract with customers,
and compliance with it is mandatory for
FACC. This documented safety constitutes one of the key factors that help
ensure long-term customer satisfaction
and is consistent with FACC‘s funda-
mental quality principle: „Deliver Value
To The Customer – On Time, Cost And
Quality“. After all, at FACC, quality forms
the basis for lasting success in the aeronautics industry.
Environmental management system to ISO 14.001
In order to clearly document FACC‘s and
its staff‘s expertise and sense of responsibility regarding environmental protection also to the general public, FACC implemented, for the first time in company
history, an environmental management
system to the ISO 14.001 standard.
In accordance with its motto „A Clean
Way To The Sky“, FACC hereby demonstrates that its lightweight products
are made according to environmentally
compatible and safe manufacturing methods and help ensure that, despite a
marked increase in air traffic, aviation-
This Quality Austria Certificate confirms the application
and further development of an effective
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Design and Manufacture of Composite and Metallic
Parts for Aircraft, Engines and Appliances and
Subassemblies/Assemblies
The validity of the Quality Austria Certificate will be
maintained via annual surveillance audits and one
renewal audit after three years.
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Date of initial issue: 15 May 2012
Valid until: 14 May 2015
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induced emissions remain at a constant
level. No other industry can make such a
claim! At FACC, environmental responsibility and the health of its workforce are
considered as paramount priorities. The
frugal use of resources from raw materials to electric power, water, or heat constitutes another important cornerstone
of its policies.
An essential part of both certifications is
the commitment made by the Executive
Board, on behalf of the entire organization and all of its staff members, to comply with the high standards and continue
to improve on them to the extent that is
technically feasible.
FACC Technical Colloquium “Advances in Composites”
In advance of the FACC event “Wing
Talk” on 5/6 July the fifth “FACC Technical
Colloquium” was held in Salzburg on the
subject of “Advances in Composites”. The
70 participants had the chance to attend
very interesting presentations from 15
speakers. After an introductory address
on the first day by Johannes Noisternig
(Vice President of Engineering Solutions,
FACC AG), the first presentation was a
comprehensive overview of composite
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material production strategies in the
aviation industry. This was followed by
presentations on production methods
and material characterisation by research partners of FACC AG (University of Leoben, University of Rapperswil)
and industry companies (Cytec, Eurocopter). The second day was opened
by Walter Stephan (CEO FACC AG) and
concentrated on the topic of simulation
in the areas of structure mechanics
and manufacturing, presented by the
Munich-based Chair of Carbon Composites, the JKU Linz und the Polymer
Competence Center Leoben – also
research partners of FACC AG. There
were also representatives from the Universities Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern.
The event was rounded off by a report
on perspectives for the future in the aviation industry. More information under
www.facc.com/en/News/Events.
Representatives of Rolls-Royce and FACC discussed their strategic collaboration: Robert Braunsberger (VP Engines & Nacelles, FACC), Jeremy Westlake (EVP Finance, GTSC), Richard Harcourt (EVP Rotatives, GTSC), Chris Cholerton (EVP Fans, GTSC), Robert Machtlinger (COO, FACC), Walter Stephan (CEO, FACC),
Alain Michaelis (President GTSC and Deputy Chief Operating Officer), Steve Churchhouse (EVP Supply Chain Development, GTSC), Dominic Horwood (EVP
TS&D), Andy Greasley (EVP Purchase, GTSC), James Partington (Global Commodity Leader PPES, GTSC), Günter Nelböck (Director Engine Programs, FACC),
Stewart Morris (Global Purchasing Executive, Fans, GTSC), Johannes Noisternig (VP Engineering, FACC)
Rolls-Royce:
Supply Chain Executives
visit FACC
A high-ranking delegation from Rolls-Royce visited
FACC at the beginning of July: in the course of their
European tour, supply chain executives from the
engine manufacturer visited selected main suppliers
– including FACC - to check the status of their collaboration and define strategy goals for the future.
complex modules and primary structures which would be
very well suited to application in engines of the next generation. The key technologies here are moving towards a higher
degree of composites in aero engines which should further
improve the safety, weight, efficiency and performance level
of the engines.
The agenda included discussion on all aspects of the collaboration with FACC on the various engine programmes, possibilities to extend the cooperation and new technologies.
FACC presented their latest research activities in the field of
To round off their visit the delegation visited the individual
plants and were impressed by the advanced fibre-reinforced
technology and the extensive development and manufacturing competences of FACC.
page 10–11
Extend Your
Expectations
An interview
with Roland
Brunner
Among Western companies, FACC has a pilot function when it comes to experience in and cooperation with China. We asked Roland Brunner, Director of
Aerostructures programs at FACC.
China‘s Highflier
Whether in business, space
travel, or sports: the Middle
Kingdom is on its way to the
top. Accordingly, in the next
twenty years, China will also be
needing more than 4,000
passenger aircraft to meet its
aviation demand. The COMAC
C919 is already the second
passenger aircraft to be
developed and built entirely
in China. And it is already the
second time that FACC
is on board.
This classically dimensioned (length approx. 38 m, wingspan approx. 35 m)
twin-engine medium-haul aircraft will
seat from 156 to 190 passengers, depending on the respective configuration.
FACC has maintained a long-standing
cooperation with the manufacturer
of the C919. After all, FACC also developed and industrialized the interior for
the ARJ21 the first-ever Chinese passenger aircraft.
FACC winglets und spoilers.
FACC was also chosen as the partner for
the development of fuel-saving winglets
and composite spoilers on the wings.
The scope of this contract includes the
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FACC winglets and spoilers
for COMAC C919
entire development of the components,
the development and construction of all
manufacturing tools, and the entire industrialization, plus the production and
delivery of the first shipset. In addition,
there exists an option for a life-of-program production contract.
Project progressing rapidly
In spring 2010, FACC received COMAC‘s
inquiry. Based on a memorandum of understanding, the co-location phase was
kicked off in July 2011. Since then, specialists from FACC have been on site in
Shanghai on a continuous basis. June
20, 2012, marked the official signing of
the contract.
Currently, the project is in its so-called
joint definition phase during which the
interfaces to the partly global manufacturers and producers of adjacent components (wing structure, hydraulics, actuators, etc.) are fine-tuned. The delivery
of the first components has been scheduled for early 2013.
By securing another order from China‘s
aeronautical sector, FACC has further
consolidated its reputation as globally
preferred partner, offering expertise, experience, and access in this interesting
market.
Take off: The winglets and spoilers
contract for the C919 is not your first
joint project with COMAC?
Brunner: That‘s right! Before becoming
director of Aerostructures programs, I
was business development manager at
FACC Interiors for almost two and a half
years. In this function, I accompanied a
large-scale project in cooperation with
our Chinese customer.
Take off: What were your impressions
regarding the cooperation, but also with
respect to differences in languages and
cultures?
Brunner: There are definitely differences, but we have long learned to
deal with them. In the course of the
project management, we had an intensive exchange with the engineers from
COMAC, both at FACC in Austria as
well as on-site. Building on this longstanding cooperation, we are far ahead
in terms of experience.
Take off: Experience and expertise
which might also be of interest to other
aircraft manufacturers?
Brunner: Absolutely! From Engines &
Nacelles to Interiors and Aerostructures:
we, like no other aeronautical supplier,
combine aircraft and production expertise with China-specific competency.
This way, we are able to reliably assist
Western aircraft manufacturers with
offset obligations in this growth market.
Take off: How often do you personally
visit COMAC in Shanghai?
Brunner: Every two to three months.
Take off: And what are your personal
impressions of this metropolis?
Brunner: Its dynamism is absolutely
fascinating. You can feel the passion of
wanting to move forward. Despite its
size, Shanghai to me is an extremely
friendly city with a very homely atmosphere. It makes you feel at home and
very safe.
COMAC C919.
In 2010, the Commercial Aircraft
Corporation of China (COMAC) presented a first prototype model at
the aeronautics expo in Zhuhai. The
C in the type designation stands
for China, while also implying equal
standing with major aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing („A B
C“). The first ‚9‘ suggests ‚eternity‘
in Chinese culture, while 19(0) refers
to the proposed maximum number
of passengers.
Representatives from COMAC, SAMC and FACC at the signing ceremony of the C919 spoiler and winglet contract.
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SILVER: Airsigna GmbH & co KG; located in Bremen-Mahndorf Germany.
Airsigna GmbH & co KG has 20 years’ experience in the development,
production of lights and signs for the aircraft industry. The product portfolio
includes exit signs, emergency lights, information signs, reading lights, lights
and panel, maintenance and cargo lights, wiring looms and LED lights for the
aircraft industry.
GOLD: Align Aerospace; located in Collegien, Paris, France.
Align Aerospace is a leading supplier of hardware and related components to a
broad range of aerospace and defense OEMs and their subcontractors throughout the world.
Supplier Award 2011
A company relies on its suppliers
to ensure quality, competitiveness and customer satisfaction;
therefore making a significant
contribution to the company’s
business success. FACC AG has
honoured three of their suppliers
for exceptional commitment and
exemplary performance with
an “Excellent Supplier Award
2011” in Gold, Silver and Bronze. In addition, an organisation
has also been chosen to receive a
“Special Performance Award” in
recognition of their services and
total support.
Excellence in every respect.
The main nomination selection criterion
for an FACC “Excellent Supplier Award”
is the continual provision of both high
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quality products and reliable adherence
to delivery requirements. Additional factors also taken into consideration are:
customer service, flexibility, co-operation
and a willingness to develop, accept and
implement cost-saving and process-optimising measures. The „Special Performance Award” is presented to a supplier
and/or organisation whose performance
cannot be measured by conventional
methods, but have consistently shown
outstanding commitment to both FACC
and its customers.
Efficient and reliable.
The Director of Purchasing Mr. Rudolf
Leitner stated that: “It is imperative to
FACC’s accomplishments and highstanding within the ever-challenging,
ever-changing and developing aviation
industry that we can rely totally on the
BRONZE: Scheinecker GmbH; located in Wels, Austria.
Scheinecker GmbH is one of the leading Austrian companies in the manufacture of special tools, manufacturing of standard tools, CNC tool sharpening
service providers and international brand of tools.
SPECIAL Performance Award: DFM Technologies GmbH; located in Rohrbach-Gölsen, Austria, specialises in the design, calculation, engineering, modelling, tool design, prototyping and preproduction series; working in all areas of
the aviation industry, machine and equipment engineering.
FACC presents awards to
the best suppliers
Contribution to „Total Customer Satisfaction“.
integrity of our suppliers to provide not
only 100% quality but also an ‘on-time’
delivery service. It is equally important
that we recognise and salute our manufacturing partners; because without
their diligent, meticulous and conscientious commitment to supply the finest
products and materials we would not
be able to develop design and manufacture our composite components and
systems for civil aircraft. These annual
awards provide us with an opportunity to convey our heartfelt gratitude and
appreciation to such businesses, who
are absolutely supportive in our undertakings for excellence in this ever demanding industry.”
With the annual “Excellent Supplier
Awards”, FACC publicly recognises and
rewards optimum suppliers within its
own supply chain. The company identifies those who are totally dependable, trustworthy and contribute greatly
towards it’s ultimate goal of Total Customer Satisfaction. By achieving and
maintaining exceptional performances,
these particular suppliers are essential
for ensuring the future success of themselves and FACC.
Hand-over of the FACC Excellent Supplier Award in Gold to Align Aerospace. (from left to right) Anita
Klingseisen, Fastener Buyer, FACC; Dennis Catallo, Vice President Sales, Align Aerospace; Klaus Moser,
Outside Sales Manager, Align Aerospace; Rudolf Leitner, Purchasing Director, FACC and Martina Putscher,
Procurement Paint and Fastener Buyer, FACC
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FACC receives
Frost & Sullivan
Award 2012
FACC increases market share.
The Market Share Leadership Award
is a prestigious recognition of FACC’s
accomplishments in the Main Cabin
Segment for Commercial Aircraft Interiors. FACC’s market share has grown
on a year-on-year basis because of
its product innovation and quality and
strong relationship with the main commercial aircraft manufacturers globally.
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Its market share growth is fueled by
its capacity as a full cabin integrator,
along with a strong supply chain, enabling FACC to offer its customers high
quality products manufactured from
innovative materials that make aircraft
cabins lighter, quieter and more functional.
Thanks to partners and
employees.
“For us, the Global Market Share Leadership Award is an important recognition of FACC’s accomplishments in the
area of aircraft main cabins and cabin
elements. It acknowledges our efforts
to deliver excellence and best practice
within the global aircraft interiors market,” outlines Gerhard Mörtenhuber,
Executive Vice President Interiors of
FACC AG. “My special thanks go to my
colleagues and our partners who have
helped to build a long-term relationship with our customers, supported by
our excellent cabin integration capabilities, our strong supply network and our
broad in-house engineering know-how.”
Excellent!
The 2012 Global Market Share Leadership Award in the Main
Cabin Segment for Commercial Aircraft Interiors is presented to
FACC AG. Long-term client relationships, supported by aircraft
cabin integration capabilities, a strong supply network and in-house
engineering know-how underpin FACC AG’s receipt of this award.
in global commercial aircraft interiors revenue. The market share in the area of the
global commercial aircraft main cabin production has increased from 9.1% in 2010
to 10.9% in 2011 and more than 20% in
the forward fit market, which is FACC’s
market focus.
The Frost & Sullivan
Award for Market
Share Leadership
is conferred to the
company that has
demonstrated excellence in capturing
the highest market
share within its industry.
The Award recognizes the company‘s
leadership position within the industry
in terms of revenues and superior performance in areas such as leadership,
technological innovation, customer
service, and strategic product development. Frost & Sullivan enables clients
to accelerate growth and achieve bestin-class positions in growth, innovation
and leadership. The company‘s Growth
Partnership Service provides the CEO
and the CEO‘s Growth Team with dis-
FACC
achieved Platinum
status as supplier
to APB
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) recognizes FACC’s outstanding commitment
as supplier and honored the company
with the Platinum performance status
for the year 2011. FACC’s Platinum
score for 2011 was averaged over four
quarters. Platinum status is the highest
performance standard that can be
achieved by APB suppliers, who are
measured on delivered quality, on time
delivery, and customer support.
From left to right: Mary L. Dunaway (Head of
Supply chain), Sidney Anderson (Director of Operations), Martin Bögl (Director Aerostructures),
Brett McCallum (Supply Chain Manager)
Acknowledgement as a
system integrator
“FACC AG has evolved to become an integrator of choice for the largest aircraft
manufacturers globally, such as Airbus,
Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, COMAC
and Sukhoi,” notes Frost & Sullivan
Industry Analyst Monika LawrzeckaTrappmann. “With its involvement in new
aircraft projects, such as the A350 XWB
and C919 - for which it has developed
new modern main cabins - the company
is expected to reinforce its market position.“
22% upsurge in sales.
According to Frost & Sullivan estimates,
FACC’s production volume of cabin interiors has experienced significant growth
over 2011, with an overall increase of 22%
Gary Jeffery (Frost & Sullivan) hands over the
award toWalter A. Stephan, FACC CEO, Gerhard
Mörtenhuber, FACC Executive Vice President Interiors, and Michael Steirer, FACC Director Interior
Programs (from left to right)
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Mary L. Dunaway, Head of Supply
Chain of Aviation Partners Boeing stated that: “APB is very pleased, and
FACC can be proud of achieving
Platinum status as one of our best
suppliers. We very much appreciate
FACC’s support of us and especially
our customers. We truly value our
strong partnership with FACC both
now and into the future.”
FACC is a supplier of APB for Blended
Winglets for Boeing 737, 757 and
Boeing Business Jets as well as of
Aviation Partners Inc. for Blended Winglets for the Hawker 800 and Falcon
2000.
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FACC builds
Technology
Center
With its new technology center
that is being built at St. Martin/
Innkreis, Upper Austria, FACC
secures its growth strategy for
the long term. „The new technology center will be the hub of
our global R&D activities“, explains Walter A. Stephan, CEO
at FACC AG. In this way, the
R&D Department as well as the
development departments of our
Aerostructures, Engines & Nacelles, and Interiors divisions will
be combined and closely interlinked with FACC‘s engineering
branches in Vienna, Bratislava,
and Shanghai.
At FACC,
the technologies of
tomorrow are developed
in interdisciplinary
teamwork.
500 future-oriented jobs:
On the occasion of the groundbreaking
ceremony, Viktor Sigl, Minister of Economic Affairs for the province of Upper
Austria, emphasized that FACC‘s investment generates strong impulses for Upper Austria as a business and research
location. The Technology Center, as well
as an adjoining cutting-edge Engineering Test Center, will be built on a 50,500
m2 plot of land that borders on the existing sites Plant 2 and Plant 3. The two
buildings, with construction costs budgeted at € 22 million, are part of FACC‘s
investment program for R&D with total
funds of € 54 million. These facilities will
be used to explore new materials, methods, and technologies and develop
new components and manufacturing
processes. The Test Center will allow
scalaria
air challenge
For one weekend in July, the sky over Austria’s
Lake Wolfgang will become the backdrop for
historic aircraft to show off their breathtaking
stunts: within an incredibly short time the scalaria air challenge has developed from an insider tip to an established event in the European
aviation calendar.
Sea flight in the mountains
FACC to conduct uniquely realistic analyses and tests.
Modularity and identity
„The modern architecture also epitomizes the company‘s identity. The buildings
were designed to reflect FACC‘s strong
innovative drive and efficiently support
our staff in thinking up new ideas“, says
Robert Machtlinger, COO at FACC. A
high level of flexibility and modular room
partitioning concepts were what we focused on in planning. The open design
and short distances between various
units will benefit communication and
interdepartmental cooperation. Elaborated by experts together with FACC staff
members, the state-of-the-art office
and workplace concept creates an ideal
work environment.
Seaplanes from all over the world gather for the seventh time at the lifestyle event at Lake Wolfgang.
It may seem surprising at first that an idyllic mountainous region of all places should play host to a meeting of pilots and
aircraft which one would rather expect to see in a coastal
location or on the open sea. At Lake Wolfgang in Austria,
better known for its fairytale mountain backdrop of the Salzkammergut, seaplanes from all over the world are coming
together for the seventh time this year for the scalaria air
challenge. But in fact this isn’t something entirely new here:
aircraft have been landing on Lake Wolfgang since 1924.
The company Österreichische Luftverkehrs AG, a predecessor of Austrian Airlines, first flew regular flights between
Vienna and St Wolfgang with a Junkers F-13 W on floats.
This was an extremely expensive undertaking at the time
and really only for the very rich.
of all the seaplanes are the highlight of the event. This year’s
star guest is coming especially from the USA and is called
Sikorsky S-38. This amphibian plane built in 1928 achieved
world renown as the “Flying Zebra” in the Hollywood film Aviator. With around 40 planes – from the bright yellow UC-1 Twin
Bee and the 60-year-old Dornier Do-24 ATT to the legendary
Consolidated PBY Catalina – every propeller-powered machine is up there. For two full days the air above Lake Wolfgang
will vibrate – until the seaplane pilots head for home and the
customary peace of the lakeside skies is restored.
More information can be found at www.airchallenge.com
Lively lake activity.
Groundbreaking for the new FACC Technology Center: (from left to right) Werner Auer - TMG, Kurt Höretzeder - Mayor of St. Martin, Robert Machtlinger - FACC COO,
Minfen Gu - FACC CFO, Viktor Sigl - Provincial Minister, Walter A. Stephan - FACC CEO, Hartmut Staltner - UniCredit, Martin Ehrensperger - UniCredit,
Franz Pumberger - Head of Local Government, Christopher Schöndorfer - Head of TechnoZ Ried, Helmut Berger - FACC Facility Manager, Franz Berer – BauMayr.
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But the scalaria air challenge is neither a proper air show nor
a flying day, it is a flying & lifestyle event which impresses its
visitors with a breathtaking combination of art, music, flying
and gastronomy, together with a mix of society and seaplanes.
Sightseeing flights for guests, lifestyle on the beach, open-air
cinema, concerts and many other highlights – the 20,000 plus
spectators all around the lake have the chance to experience a
very special festival. The “Flying Emotions” with flight displays
Eye-catching: classic planes and young models
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facc
Aerostructures
Extend Your Expectations.
Stable & light.
FACC Portfolio:
Control Surfaces: Spoilers, Airbrakes, Flaps, Ailerons, Rudders, Elevators, ...
Wing Components: Winglets, Wing Leading Edges, Wing Panels,
Composite Ribs & Spars, Wing Boxes, ...
Fairings:
Flap Track Fairings, Pylon Fairings, Wing-to-body Fairings, ...
FACC develops and makes a wide spectrum of components and systems for wings and empennage units. Innovations such as the newly
developed ‘wing box’ set standards for primary structural components made of composite materials. In addition, FACC’s new composite solutions help advance technological developments which make
it possible to manufacture components with complex geometries that
in turn contribute toward making aircraft lighter, more efficient, and
more eco-friendly.
Pilot. Passion. Partnership.