In the Maine-et-Loire region, the transport sector is being decarbonised

The facade also features the signalling equipment of the former occupant of the house, Hörmann, the manufacturer of the outdoor equipment. The start-up was re-launched a few months ago and was recently paid for by PME Industrials Françaises. Created in 2011, the transport security siege design company has had a decisive phase of development of its son, with the inauguration, sold on September 13, at the first assembly in Avrillé (Maine-et-Loire), near Angers. The company, which operates in aeronautics, aims to become part of national industrialisation and to integrate the world's top players in this market, estimated at 2 billion dollars (1.8 billion euros). , we understand the French Zodiac (Safran group), the Alleman Recaro and the American Collins.

Made of titanium and carbon composite, Expliseat armchairs are 40% lighter than the classic aluminium and plastic ones – 6 kg per month, against 9 kg. The transport sector has been geared towards carbon neutrality in 2050 and is linked to the development of long-lasting fuels. In the context of siege times, Expliseat proposes to reduce the global mass of aircraft (between 700 and 1,500 kg, depending on the type of aircraft) and reduce their CO2 emissions by 3% to 7%₂ less than one passenger. “We offer our customers a profitable financing solution with fuel savings and an immediate impact on the climate”declared son PDG, Amaury Barberot.

On this day the company went to school More than 10,000 sieges currently installed in the Eco class in the airlines of Canada, India and the Philippines… By the end of 2024, there were already 10,000 additions. The siege group was accompanied by a partner in Montauban. So, the factory is expected to porter with capacity of production of 25,000 to 37,000 sieges per year.

Axe of diversification

Parmi's customers are among the major aerospace manufacturers: Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Bombardier… In March, we will present a contract with Air France for Hop!'s Embraer 190 fleet. “Our command authorization will only be taken over in 2028 with more than 40 million euros in contracts”precise M. Barberot. Aviation has not yet fallen apart. The railway company is pursuing a diversification strategy with two research and development contracts with the SNCF and a new siege authority to equip the Ouigo trains in 2025.

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