• Supply contract worth over EUR 35 million signed
• Rolls-Royce extends the partnership with FACC to new platforms.
• The contract underlines the strong long lasting partnership between FACC and Rolls-Royce.

FACC AG, one of the world’s leading suppliers of lightweight components to the aviation industry, signed a contract with Rolls-Royce for the supply of composite components for the RB3043 engine. The contract underlines the strong long-lasting partnership between FACC and the British engine manufacturer and enables FACC to grow on new Rolls-Royce platforms. This will  make FACC to one of the main suppliers of Rolls-Royce for engine components made of composite.

“We are pleased to see our relationship with Rolls-Royce continue with this multi-year contract”, said Robert Machtlinger, CEO of FACC AG. "With an emphasis on investing in innovative manufacturing technologies and developing a cost competitive global supply chain, FACC has worked diligently to align with Rolls-Royce' production requirements on all major platforms", said Günter Nelböck, VP Engine & Nacelles of FACC AG.

The new agreement continues a long-standing relationship between FACC and Rolls-Royce. FACC currently provides a number of composite components and systems for Rolls-Royce, including nose cones, fan case linings, bypass ducts, acoustic liners and other structural components.

This agreement will contribute to organic growth for FACC. Offering added value to the customer, expanding the position as technology, cost and quality leader, safeguarding high profitability, and driving organic growth with a revenue target of EUR 1 billion by FY 2020/21 are fundamental to the company's long-term strategy “Vison 2020”.

About FACC
FACC AG is one of the world’s leading companies in the design, development and production of advanced fiber reinforced composite components and systems for the aviation industry. Their range of products extends from structural components for the fuselage and wings to engine components and complete passenger cabins for commercial aircraft, business jets and helicopters. FACC is a supplier to all large aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Sukhoi, and COMAC, as well as for engine manufacturers and sub-suppliers of manufacturers. In the business year of 2016/17, FACC achieved a turnover of 705.7 million Euros. The company currently employs around 3,400 employees worldwide. 

Inquiries:
Andrea Schachinger
Corporate Communication
Tel. +43/59-616-1194
E-Mail: a.schachinger@facc.com