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 venture into in-house aircraft seat manufacturing.
This strategic move aims to better serve customers and enhance Embraer's competitive edge in the U.S. market by bringing critical expertise in-house.
The $3.5 million plant is Embraer's fourth expansion project on Florida's Space Coast, expected to create approximately 150 jobs and underscore the company's commitment to growth 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.