Aviramp Accelerates Growth with 300 Percent Production Surge Driving Innovation in Aircraft Boarding

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February 10, 2025 11:58 PM

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Aviramp, the world’s leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer, has achieved a remarkable 300% surge in production following strategic investments in its future.

The UK-based company, renowned for its innovative step-free, low-angle ramps, has enhanced its Telford headquarters with new machinery and the implementation of lean manufacturing principles, driving significant growth and efficiency.

Chief executive and company founder Graham Corfield said the investment came off the back of a record-breaking 2024, which was its most profitable to date.

“Demand for our ramps has exploded over the last 12 months, with orders coming in from across the globe. And the order book is already showing signs of being even better in 2025.

“It is vital that we can service all those orders as efficiently as possible so we have made a significant investment in new machinery and introduced a trial of new, lean manufacturing processes to do so.

“The results to date have been absolutely superb, with a 300 per cent increase in production in our early trials.

“We’ve redesigned our assembly process and invested in two new linishing machines, as well as a new extractor system for our welders and the introduction of jig manufacture to improve transport efficiency and safety.

“On top of this, we’ve moved a few things around on the shop floor to improve working efficiencies and are also looking at ways we can continue to work more smartly over the coming months.”

Wayne Lawrence, who has been overseeing the trial for Aviramp, said the response to the changes had been excellent.

“Every member of the team has risen to the challenge of implementing the new processes as smoothly as possible and the results have been there for all to see. It’s been a great success and we will continue to develop the improvements as we move forward.”

Aviramp, a proud recipient of the Queen’s Award for International Trade, achieved record-breaking profits in 2024, surpassing £9 million in sales. With approximately 750 of its ramps now in operation worldwide, the company continues to expand its global footprint.

Graham added: “We are already investigating options for expansion in our home town of Telford as well as the possibility of opening a new facility in the United States.  We are also keen to forge new relationships with outside contractors – aluminium and steel fabricators and hydraulic and electrical wiring loom specialists in particular – to help us service the growth in sales both now and in the future.”

Aviramp’s boarding ramps and bridges provide a safe and dignified alternative to stairs and separate ambulifts for wheelchair users and passengers with reduced mobility when an aircraft is parked on a remote stand.

Designed with a low-angle incline, these ramps feature a unique non-slip surface, enhancing passenger safety while streamlining turnaround times and boosting efficiency for airlines, airports, and ground handlers.