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 inaugurated its first aircraft seat manufacturing facility, Embraer Aero Seating Technologies (EAST), a 50,000-square-foot plant in Titusville, Florida.
This strategic move brings seat production expertise in-house, following an acquisition, to enhance customer service and gain a competitive advantage in the U.S. market.
The new facility will produce seats for Embraer's business jets and E-Jets E2 first-class cabins, adding approximately 150 jobs and expanding Embraer's presence on Florida's Space Coast.

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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.