In 1992, SABCA moved a step forward with the creation of a fully-owned subsidiary, SABCA Limburg NV, specialized in the production of high-tech composites. In 2012, SABCA proposes “low cost” solutions through its participation in the Moroccan subsidiary ASM Aero.
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SABCA is one of the main aerospace companies in Belgium. Founded in 1920, it has built extensive and varied know-how based on its 90+ years experience in designing, building and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers. SABCA’s customers and partners belong to the elite of the aerospace world and are spread worldwide. SABCA was among the early participants in the European space programs and has since more than 40 years designed and manufactured major elements of the European Spacelab and large parts of the Ariane and Vega launchers.
SABCA civil aircraft production started with the outer wings of the Fokker 27/50 family, the flaps of the Dassault Mercure, the flaps again for the VFW-614 and other more or less successful projects. However, the civil aircraft activity really took a boost in 1989 when a first risk-sharing contract was signed with Airbus. Since that day, SABCA has been selected as a partner for all new Airbus programs, including the giant A380, the A400M and the new A350 XWB-800/900. SABCA also designs and produces metallic and composite sub-assemblies for the Dassault (900/2000/7X and SMS) and Gulfstream business jets programs.
FACC
FACC AG is one of the world’s leading companies in the design, development and production of advanced fiber reinforced composite components and systems for the aerospace industry.
Its range of products extends from structural components for the fuselage and wings, to engine and nacelle components, and to complete passenger cabins for commercial aircraft, business jets and helicopters. FACC is a supplier to all large aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Sukhoi and COMAC as well as for engine manufactures and sub-suppliers of manufacturers. In the Fiscal Year 2012/13, FACC achieved an annual turnover of €433.9 million.
SAAB
In 1937, Saab was founded with the mission to secure the nation’s supply of military aircraft as part of their drive to maintain national security and sovereignty.
Saab serves the global market of governments, authorities, and corporations with products, services, and solutions ranging from military defense to civil security. With operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
Saab’s most important markets today are Europe, South Africa, Australia, and the USA. Saab has around 13,000 employees. Annual sales amount to around SEK 24 billion (AED 12.3 billion), of which research and development account for about 20 percent of sales.
Market Areas
Saab competes in an international market, which requires a strong international presence. Therefore, Saab has established market areas around the world. They are:
- Americas;
- Nordic & Baltic;
- Europe & Greater Middle East;
- sub-Saharan Africa;
- India;
- Asia Pacific.
Business Areas
Saab has divided its operations into six business areas:
- Aeronautics
- Dynamics
- Electronic Defense Systems
- Security and Defense Solutions
- Support and Services
- Combitech (engineering services subsidiary)
