FACC expects continued growth through to 2030, supported by current market forecasts, and plans to invest around €350 million in new technologies and the expansion of its global footprint. As part of this strategy, the company is further strengthening its key site in Upper Austria with the construction of a new high-tech facility in St. Martin im Innkreis.
The new plant, to be built on a 20,000 m² site, will create additional capacity for large-scale structural components for passenger aircraft, including elevators and ailerons. Once operational, it will double aerostructures production capacity at the location. The project also includes the establishment of a dedicated research area focused on developing manufacturing processes and technologies for the next generation of commercial aircraft.
A total of approximately €120 million will be invested in the new facility. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026, with operations set to commence in mid-2028. Full expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The plant will be directly connected to the existing Plant 3, enabling efficient integration into current operations.
The expansion will also drive significant job creation in the region, with around 300 new employees required at the Upper Austria site by 2030.
Chief Executive Officer Robert Machtlinger described the project as a landmark decision, underlining FACC’s long-term commitment to the region. He noted that the investment will reinforce the company’s position as an innovative partner to international customers, supporting both current programmes and the development of future aircraft technologies. (€1.00 = US$1.15 at time of publication).
