As the global aerospace industry gathers once again at Farnborough International Airshow, Velocity Composites plc has welcomed the return of one of the sector’s most important events, describing it as an opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers and technology partners to strengthen relationships, share innovation and shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.
The Burnley-headquartered aerospace composite material specialist, which supports many of the world’s leading OEMs and Tier One manufacturers through advanced composite material kitting, digital supply chain management and inventory optimisation services, says the exhibition reflects the increasingly collaborative nature of modern aerospace programmes.
With commercial aircraft production continuing to accelerate and defence investment remaining strong, this year’s Farnborough International Airshow brings together organisations from across the global aerospace ecosystem to discuss the technologies, partnerships and supply chain strategies that will support the next generation of aircraft manufacturing.
James Eastbury, Chief Customer Officer at Velocity Composites, believes the event has become far more than a showcase for aircraft and new technologies.
“Farnborough International Airshow is where our industry comes together. It provides an opportunity to reconnect with customers, suppliers and industry partners from around the world, celebrate the progress we’ve made together and discuss how we continue improving the way aerospace is manufactured.
“The aerospace sector has always thrived through collaboration. Every aircraft programme depends on highly integrated global supply chains, trusted partnerships and organisations working together towards common goals. Events like Farnborough reinforce those relationships and help drive the conversations that shape the industry’s future.”
As production rates continue to rise across commercial aerospace programmes, manufacturers are increasingly looking beyond individual production processes and focusing on how smarter supply chain management can improve efficiency, sustainability and resilience.
Velocity Composites has invested heavily in digital technologies that enable aerospace manufacturers to reduce inventory, improve material traceability and minimise waste through integrated procurement, engineered kitting and intelligent inventory management.
The company’s proprietary digital platforms provide visibility across composite material demand, inventory and production schedules, helping customers hold less stock while ensuring critical materials arrive precisely when required.
Eastbury says these conversations are becoming increasingly important as manufacturers seek to balance production growth with sustainability objectives.
“Across the industry we’re seeing a greater focus on how smarter supply chains can improve both operational performance and environmental performance. Better visibility of materials, more intelligent inventory management and digitally connected manufacturing all help customers reduce waste while supporting increasing production rates.
“Those discussions are taking place throughout Farnborough because they’re challenges shared across the entire aerospace community. Innovation isn’t only happening inside the aircraft itself; it’s happening throughout the manufacturing and supply chain that supports every programme.”
Velocity’s integrated service model combines procurement, digital inventory management, engineered composite material kits, logistics and on-site support to reduce inventory burden while improving manufacturing efficiency for aerospace customers worldwide.
By delivering production-ready kits and using advanced digital nesting technologies to maximise material utilisation, the company helps customers reduce scrap, improve repeatability and minimise the amount of high-value composite material sitting in storage. The approach supports both working capital reduction and wider sustainability goals by lowering unnecessary handling, transport and material expiry.
Eastbury believes this collaborative approach reflects the spirit of Farnborough itself.
“Every conversation at Farnborough has the potential to lead to new ideas, stronger partnerships and better ways of supporting the industry. It’s an opportunity to listen as much as it is to share our own experience.
“We’re proud to work alongside some of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers and equally proud of the partnerships we’ve built throughout our global supply chain. Those relationships are fundamental to everything we do.”
As one of the aerospace industry’s leading specialists in digital composite material management, engineered composite kitting, inventory optimisation, sustainable aerospace supply chains and advanced composite materials, Velocity Composites continues to support manufacturers looking to increase production while reducing waste, improving traceability and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Eastbury concluded:
“On behalf of everyone at Velocity Composites, I’d like to wish all of our customers, suppliers, partners and colleagues attending Farnborough International Airshow a successful and productive week. We look forward to catching up with many familiar faces, meeting new partners and continuing to work together to build an even stronger, smarter and more sustainable global aerospace industry.”
Photo source: RAF. MOD.UK
