Cavotec strengthens customer base with acquisition of ground support equipment manufacturer Combibox

Press releases   •   Sep 04, 2012 08:24 GMT

The Board of Directors of the Cavotec engineering group is pleased to announce the acquisition of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Combibox Systems Scandinavia AB, which in 2011 had revenues of approximately EUR 2 million. The acquistion made on 3 September 2012 is set to further strengthen the Group’s product offering and customer base in the global airports sector.

How can airports maintain safe, efficient ground handling operations through winter?

Blog posts   •   Dec 14, 2017 11:08 GMT

​Weather and climate have significant impacts on airport operations. Harsh weather conditions cause millions of dollars of damage each year, and ​cause disruption. The build-up of snow, ice, and slush affects aircraft access to runways, and risks disruption to ground handling services on ​aprons. While the weather cannot be controlled, airports do have solutions available to mitigate its impact.

How do in-ground systems benefit airports?

Blog posts   •   Nov 11, 2017 09:30 GMT

As the rate of passenger growth accelerates, and pressure to reduce costs and increase revenues intensifies, airports face significant operational challenges. IATA forecasts that more than 7.2 billion passengers will travel in 2035, doubling from 3.8 billion in 2016.

Cavotec at inter airport Europe 2017

Blog posts   •   Oct 10, 2017 12:26 GMT

Join us at inter airport Europe 2017 this week, where we're demonstrating how our advanced Ground Support Equipment - including 400Hz, PCA, wet services, fuel hydrant and tank farm systems – support airports and MRO hangars worldwide to make aircraft servicing safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Cavotec at inter airport Europe: showcasing how to power, fuel and cool aircraft safely and efficiently

Blog posts   •   Sep 29, 2017 13:00 GMT

Join us at inter airport Europe 2017, from October 10 to October 13, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre.

Airbus reaffirms faith in Cavotec’s in-ground systems

Blog posts   •   Jul 10, 2017 12:47 GMT

Airbus has again selected Cavotec to supply innovative in-ground utility systems for several of their production facilities, including Tianjin in China, Mobile in Alabama in the US, and Hamburg in Germany, continuing a long-term relationship with Cavotec, and highlighting how Cavotec is seen as a trusted partner in the airport equipment industry and beyond.

Cavotec retrofits hydrant systems to meet new JIG standard

Blog posts   •   Jun 26, 2017 07:00 GMT

As part of our on-going commitment to improving safety at airport gates, hangars and aprons, we are currently supporting our customers to retrofit Cavotec hydrant pit systems to meet a recent requirement announced by the Joint Inspection Group (JIG).

​Cavotec welcomes Islamabad Airport delegation

Blog posts   •   Apr 24, 2017 07:00 GMT

Our Centre of Excellence outside Frankfurt, Cavotec Fladung, recently welcomed a group of colleagues from our partner airport equipment supplier ADELTE, along with staff from Islamabad's new international airport. The Cavotec Fladung team were delighted to open the centre’s doors, and give a guided tour of the advanced production and R&D facilities at the Dietzenbach site.

Cavotec’s advanced 2500+ 400Hz converter comes to the US

Blog posts   •   Mar 31, 2017 13:27 GMT

Our innovative Cavotec 2500+ 400Hz solid state frequency converter unit continues to gain traction in the global ground support (GSE) market, with the US being the latest in a growing number of countries where the unit is safely and efficiently meeting the greater power demands of modern passenger aircraft.

Cavotec systems at Dubai Airport’s dedicated A380 terminal

Blog posts   •   Jan 25, 2013 09:00 GMT

Our ground support systems are playing their part in Dubai Airport’s newly-opened flagship terminal: the world’s first dedicated to the Airbus A380 superjumbo.