Wendel : Stahl and Maritime-Aerospace join forces to launch aviation interior solutions

Stahl and aircraft interior specialist Maritime Aerospace, will join forces under the name AeroVisto. Combining their strengths, they aim to provide the best passenger experience for the aviation industry. Under the name AeroVisto, they will provide innovative interior trim materials and solutions designed for aviation interiors. AeroVisto will be officially launched during EBACE 2018, the European Business Aviation Event in Geneva on 30 May 2018.

While Stahl is a well-established supplier of interior solutions for different mobility market segments, they have the ambition to innovate and accelerate market penetration into the aviation interior segment. Stefan Buri, Global Marketing Director Mobility at Stahl explains: 'In the next 5-10 years, new disruptive technologies will fundamentally change the automotive industry. That is why we increasingly see premium OEMs seek brand differentiation by providing superior passenger experience in interiors. With boundaries between mobility segments blurring, we see an opportunity to leverage our automotive core capabilities and actively drive the seamless integration of brand experiences across the different mobility modes.'

AeroVisto
AeroVisto offers innovative materials for aviation interiors, starting with the introduction of a wide range of leather products. The aviation industry faces the challenge of elevating the customer experience while reducing operating costs. The AeroVisto portfolio meets these demands and consists of high-quality, environmentally conscious solutions. The introduction of Stahl Stay Clean® lifetime+ products into the aviation interior segment will offer compelling and unique value-add to the marketplace.

Joining forces
The partnership with Maritime Aerospace is a consistent next step in Stahl's strategy to move closer towards end-market segments and accelerate market penetration in the aviation interior segment. Buri: 'The partnership will enable us to develop new technologies today that end-markets will request tomorrow. Maritime Aerospace is a competent partner in aviation interiors that shares our values, beliefs and aspiration to offer better products.'

Hermann Bauer, Managing Director Aerospace AG states: 'As a Swiss aircraft interior refurbishing company, we stand for quality, premium products and innovation. Winning Stahl as our technology partner means we will gain access to best-in-class surface technology and innovation leadership in interior trim solutions in automotive and other mobility segments. With AeroVisto, we are confident that we can create and offer a compelling new choice for customers. We are excited about the possibilities Stahl is bringing to the table and we are convinced this will enable us to be always one step ahead in our marketplace.'

For more information, please visit www.aerovisto.com.