ACS UK strengthens ties with OEMs and airlines to expand offerability

ACS UK, having recently opened its order book, is actively reconnecting with OEMs and airlines to expand its offerable portfolio. This renewed collaboration will give customers access to more solutions and reinforce ACS UK’s position as a trusted provider of airline interiors.

As part of this strategy, last month ACS UK welcomed Airbus to its new world-class engineering facility in Bournemouth UK, which is home to its project management and commercial teams. The £500,000 site is designed to foster innovation and support ACS UK’s plan to increase the number of platforms on which it is offerable, creating opportunities to secure more tier-one contracts.

In the same period, ACS UK hosted Boeing at its Cambridge manufacturing site, where much of the testing and certification for its interiors solutions takes place. The facility is undergoing major upgrades to deliver state-of-the art capabilities that will strengthen ACS UK’s global reach. Boeing saw the investment first-hand and discussed opportunities to expand offerability.

Nigel McSorley, CEO of ACS UK, said: “We were delighted to welcome Boeing and Airbus to our facilities and explore opportunities to expand our offerable portfolio. By increasing offerability directly with aircraft manufacturers, we can help streamline installation, making the fit-out process faster, simpler, and more cost-effective for our airline customers.

“Our team has significant expertise in the design, engineering and manufacture of aircraft interiors. While we’ve been focused on delivering the programmes acquired from AIM Altitude, I’m excited that we can now broaden our offerability with products that deliver real differentiation for airlines.”

ACS UK offers full aircraft interiors capabilities, including bars and social areas, front row monuments, branding panels, stowages, and galleys. The team has also been engaging directly with airlines through one-to-one workshops to showcase its innovative cabin concepts designed to elevate the passenger and crew experience.

ACS UK has already trebled its targets for the year, with some large contract awards through Airbus and Boeing. With additional investment in its facilities, the team has the experience, craftsmanship and capacity to grow even further. Expanding offerability is a key step in ACS UK’s growth ambitions.