Recaro innovations for the business and economy class

Aircraft seats from Recaro Aircraft Seating are characterized by high quality, ergonomic comfort, light weight and innovative design. The focus here is on the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the products – throughout the entire product life cycle of the seats. "By reducing the weight of the seats, using state-of-the-art materials and ingenious design, the company supports airlines in their efforts to operate more economical, environmentally friendly flights," explains Dr. Mark Hiller, Chief Executive Officer and Shareholder of Recaro Aircraft Seating. "We offer products that give our customers a competitive edge through differentiation and help airlines to increase customer satisfaction."

Using the life cycle assessment, the company scientifically evaluates the effects of its products on the environment. With this assessment process, Recaro can objectively prove how environmentally friendly its products are.

Products for short-haul to long-haul flights

Recaro Aircraft Seating offers airlines the ideal product for every purpose and all cabins in the economy class – from short-haul to long-haul flights. After fascinating visitors with the premiere of the full-flat business class seat CL6710 for long-haul flights in 2014, Recaro Aircraft Seating will again put its innovative strength in business class on full display at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo. The company will present its new CL5710 seat for short-haul and medium-haul flights which combines comfort and efficiency in an exemplary way. Recaro will also show the CL6710 with further enhanced passenger comfort. The winner of the prestigious German Design Award – Special Mention now features even more privacy options, adjustable armrests and an alternative design for the seat control unit. In addition, Recaro Aircraft Seating will present its latest product developments for the economy class.

Expansion of worldwide capacities

Recaro Aircraft Seating has been producing premium aircraft seats for more than 40 years. Today, the globally operating company ranks among the world’s top three aircraft seat manufacturers. "We are constantly analyzing trends and demands of different markets. In response to market developments and the growing demand for Recaro products, we have expanded capacities at our plants around the world", says Mark Hiller. "We have our own production facilities in all three major aviation markets – Asia, Europe and America." The expansions of the plants in Germany, Poland and South Africa in 2012 were followed in early 2013 by the official opening of the

expansion of the Dallas/Fort Worth plant in the USA, where a new building more than doubled the available area from 10,000 to 23,000 square meters. In late 2013 Recaro opened its new plant in Qingdao in China, just ten months after the cornerstone was laid. The production facility has been officially certified since January 2014 and has been delivering seats for Airbus and Boeing linefits since then. Furthermore, Recaro Aircraft Seating opened its new Customer Center Middle East in Dubai in 2014. Last but not least, Recaro invested three million Euros in the systematic expansion of component manufacturing at its German plant in Schwaebisch Hall in order to provide more flexibility and speed. "The performance of our Recaro sites has been very good. The positive ratings from the aircraft manufacturers as well as the Gold Award for ‘Best Performer’ by Airbus prove the high level of quality and delivery performance of our international production network," adds Hiller.

On course for further growth

More than 1,900 employees are currently developing, manufacturing and marketing seats for passenger aircraft by Airbus and Boeing, as well as for all leading airlines worldwide. In 2013 the German company achieved sales of 337 million Euros. By the year 2018, the international workforce will grow to more than 2,400, with an annual sales target of 590 million Euros.