Can you tell us about how your company has evolved over the past 10 years?

Certainly. Aviorec is a family-owned company that specializes in the production of structural parts in composite materials. Over the years, we have grown significantly in terms of our specialization, skilled workforce, and technological equipment. Thanks to collaborations with major players in the Italian aerospace industry and private investment, we have been able to integrate vertically and produce more complex aircraft parts, such as rotor blades. Since our conception in 2006, our workforce has increased to 90 employees today.

What are your key markets?

Although we also operate within the automotive sector, our primary focus is serving aerospace customers. Our flagship products and services include industrial engineering, manufacturing of structural assemblies and components made of composite material. Civil aviation is our core focus and makes up 90% of our aerospace portfolio, with the remaining 10% serving other sectors. Until now, our main focus has been the national market, although we also have customers in other European countries and in the United States. We have the capabilities to supply customers worldwide.

As a relatively new and family-owned company, what are some of your key challenges to overcome?

Our biggest challenge is to produce complex parts through innovative processes, allowing us to offer higher quality at a lower price. That is what makes us stand out among our competitors. The strength of our business stems from the passion and vision of the Recchia family, who have supported the growth and development of the company through their own private investment. We are proud of our capabilities in offering a complete solution to the client, from the design stages through to manufacturing and testing. When a customer approaches us to manufacture a composite component, we begin by studying how to create it and take care of all the subsequent stages, streamlining the process for the client. We continuously invest in resources and collaborate with engineers. Additionally, we have our own R&D center with five engineers who cooperate with the main Italian universities.

How are ‘made in Italy’ products perceived internationally?

The Italian brand has an excellent reputation and is very well perceived worldwide. The aerospace products are appreciated both for their quality and the reliability and financial stability of the manufacturing companies. Companies such as Leonardo have helped to elevate the national industry in the eyes of international players.

What are your key internationalization strategies and plans for growth over the next few years?

We are very proactive when it comes to approaching new international customers, and our reputation is certainly growing. Within three years, we aspire to be the supplier of choice to all key international aircraft manufacturers worldwide. In particular, we plan to focus on Canada, France, and the United States. Additionally, we plan to open a plant in Poland, which is strategically located and financially favorable for our operations. The move will hopefully open up opportunities in the Eastern European market. Through our collaboration with a client, we are involved in the production of a nacelle made completely of composite material. Its main features are the reduction of CO2, NOx, and noise, and it will hold the engines of the future airliners.