Two employees inspect a component. Source | FACC/Djanjesic
With the opening of its plant expansion in Jakovlje, Croatia, FACC (Ried im Innkreis, Austria) is further expanding its international manufacturing network, thereby increasing manufacturing capacity to meet the aviation industry’s anticipated future growth. A total of £36 million was invested in the facility.
The international aviation industry is preparing for significantly higher production rates in the years to come. FACC cites 18,700 firm aircraft orders and a near doubling of the global fleet from 23,210 to 45,550 aircraft by 2045. As a partner to all major manufacturers, FACC is thus continuing to expand its production capacity. With the plant expansion in Croatia expansion, the aerospace company has tripled its Jakovlje site production area; the site has already grown to more than 500 employees, making it FACC’s largest production facility outside of Austria.
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“In 2022, we announced that we would significantly expand our production area and capacity at our site in Croatia and grow our workforce from 160 to over 500 employees. We’ve delivered — and we’re far from done,” emphasizes FACC CEO Robert Machtlinger.
Technological advancements at the Croatian site are already underway. The plant already features a fully automated paint shop and the next plan is to launch press production for composite components. The site is known for its global production of high-end cabin interiors.
By 2030, FACC will invest approximately £350 million in new technologies and the expansion of its global locations. This will enable both higher production rates for existing programs and new customer projects, while further increasing efficiency throughout the company. This strategy is also being pursued through plant expansion in Upper Austria, which will double the capacity for structural components at FACC’s St. Martin site.