STG Aerospace increasing R&D investment, capabilities

Aircraft cabin lighting specialist STG Aerospace is increasing its capability to meet future demand for its aircraft photoluminescent floor path marking, emergency and informational signage, and LED mood lighting products. This is driven by the company’s commitment to R&D at its Innovation & Engineering Centre in Cwmbran, Wales.

Nigel Duncan, CEO of STG Aerospace noted: “Our investment in R&D and innovation has placed us at the forefront of research into the impact that lighting has on airline passengers, both physiologically and psychologically. It is central to our cabin lighting product development philosophy and key to the success of the company. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in the expertise of our team.”

Newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Grant Bennett, who has overall responsibility for STG Aerospace’s operations and engineering functions, and for the supply chain team, commented: “STG Aerospace now has the right people in place in every department and I would say we have got the right team – an amazing innovative collective group to take the company forward to become a dominant world leader in aircraft cabin lighting solutions.”

New Senior Marketing Manager Caroline Easton will be working on advancing the company’s global market position in LED and photoluminescent lighting.

Nigel Howell, who recently joined as head of engineering, is responsible for engineering capability, resource management, and the design and development of all liTeMood mood lighting products.

Mark Warren, Electronic Design Engineer, is working as part of the team responsible for developing the LED software.

Roger Tanner, Mechanical Design Engineer, is primarily working on STG Aerospace’s innovative new LED cabin lighting product ranges.