About FACC AG
In 1981 the ski producer ‘Fischer Ski’ explored new applications of fiber composite technology and secured a contract for the aeronautics industry. These developments eventually led to the founding of an independent company named FACC (formerly: Fischer Advanced Composite Components) in 1989 which focused on the development and production of components and systems made of composite materials mainly used in aircrafts. Today more than 3,000 FACC employees work in various locations in Europe, Asia North America - the headquarters, a new technology center as well as four production sites are located in Upper Austria.
Main Activity Area: FACC is among the world leaders in the design, development and production of advanced fiber reinforced composite components and systems for the aviation industry. It is supplier to large aircraft manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier or Embraer. No other company in this industry has its components installed on so many different aircraft models. FACC is engaged in the engineering, manufacturing and maintenance of lightweight composite components and also puts a focus on research and development.
Research Area: The products of FACC are divided in three main fields: aerostructures (like control surfaces, wing components & fairings), engines & nacelles as well as interiors for commercial aircrafts, business/private jets, freighters and helicopters. FACC is actively contributing to shape the future of aeronautical engineering by striving to replace metal components with innovative composite structures and to improve the design - making airplanes safer, more efficient, lighter, quieter, and eco-friendlier.
Achievements: FACC is working on improving products and procedures in the aviation industry. For instance, in 2014 FACC received the Bronze Inventum Award by the Austrian Patent Office for rewarding the development of an integral wing box for aircraft using a new infusion manufacturing process that makes a significant contribution to cost, time and energy savings in the production of fiber-composite components. This innovative method is called the MARI process.
Staff Qualifications: To work at FACC a completed education at a secondary technical college is required - depending on the job a university of applied sciences or another university in the following fields is also required: aeronautical engineering/plastics engineering, mechanical engineering/mechanics/design, materials science, industrial engineering with business studies or production engineering. FACC also offers summer jobs, , project work, master's or doctoral theses to young people and students.