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Acro

Manufacturer of aircraft seats

Company overview

Acro Aircraft Seating designs and manufactures economy airline seats for the low-cost carrier market.

Its range includes both fixed and reclining seats, as well as premium economy seats.

Website
acro.aero

We have very much enjoyed working with BGF since their investment. They have been a supportive partner and helped us to scale up our team and infrastructure, placing us in a strong position for future growth.

Chris Brady, CEO

Company information

Head office
  • Crawley
CEO
  • Chris Brady
Chair
  • Bob Davies
BGF office
BGF team
Invested since
  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2017
Total BGF investment
  • £7.8 million

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