Embraer Opens Seat-Manufacturing Facility in Florida

Dave Carriere

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 08:36 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Embraer has launched a new 50,000-square-foot Embraer Aero Seating Technologies (EAST) facility in Titusville, Florida, marking its first foray into in-house aircraft seat manufacturing.
This strategic move aims to better serve customers, gain a competitive edge in the U.S. market, and integrate the aircraft seat as the "ultimate customer touch point."
The $3.5 million facility, Embraer's fourth expansion on Florida's Space Coast, will create approximately 150 jobs and aligns with the company's broader strategy of growing closer to its largest client base in the United States.

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Embraer introduced the latest example of its growth in the United States, cutting the ribbon Monday at a new 50,000-square-foot seat-manufacturing facility in Titusville, Florida.