United Aerospace
Designer and manufacturer of carbon and glass fiber composite components with Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) for tooling, fixtures, and prototyping; serves aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical markets.
- CEO / Founder
- Gareth Burks
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Carbon fiber composite components; Glass fiber composite components; Composite tooling and fixtures; Composite assemblies; LFAM composite parts (via CMS Kreator hybrid system); 5-axis CNC machining services; Spray painting and finishing; Clean room manufacturing
Technological Advantage
Proprietary LFAM-enabled hybrid manufacturing reduces time-to-market for composite tooling from weeks to days; CMS Kreator system provides competitive advantage in rapid fixture production for high-volume composite manufacturing; deep domain expertise in aerospace-grade composites with over 20 airline interior contracts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end composite solution from concept to full production, combining traditional composite manufacturing (autoclave, RTM, CNC) with LFAM for rapid tooling and fixture production; 2,500 m² integrated facility reduces lead times and improves cost efficiency for complex composite parts.
How They Differentiate
Unique combination of full-spectrum composite design and manufacturing capability with integrated LFAM technology; 2,500 m² purpose-built facility with state-of-the-art equipment; strong relationships with major aerospace OEMs from 20+ aircraft interior contracts; positioned as one of few European composite manufacturers investing in additive manufacturing for production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major aerospace manufacturers and interior suppliers (Zodiac Aerospace, Meggitt Defence); airlines; defense contractors; medical device companies
Industry Verticals
Aerospace (aircraft interiors, commercial aviation); Defense; Automotive; Medical
Competitors
Zodiac Aerospace (customer, but also competes in composite interiors); Meggitt Defence (customer, but also produces composites); Regional composite manufacturers in Europe
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operating from 2,500 m² facility; 11-50 employees; self-financing equipment investments (CMS Kreator hybrid LFAM system installation indicates profitability and growth reinvestment)
Major Milestones
2004 - Management buyout led by Gareth Burks with three colleagues; 2004-2024 - Generated 25+ aircraft interior contracts for premium commercial airlines; 2018 - Began collaboration with CMS SpA and Fraunhofer Institut on LFAM technology development; 2020s - Installation of CMS Kreator hybrid LFAM/CNC machining system in UK (first in UK)
Notable Customers
Zodiac Aerospace; Meggitt Defence; Elekta Oncology; Major commercial airlines (25+ interior contracts)