Nick Thomas-Symonds, Torfaen MP, visited STG Aerospace’s head office in Cwmbran to learn more about the innovative business.
Staff at its site in Llantarnam Industrial Park make lights for aircraft cabins and emergency exit routes. Its products are used by over 300 airlines across the world including Boeing and Embraer.
It was Thomas-Symonds’ second trip to the firm, having first visited STG in
November 2022.
The team updated him on STG’s latest developments, including the world’s first sustainable emergency floor path marking product, saf-Tglo® eco E1TM, launched earlier this year in response to the aerospace industry’s goal to reach net-zero by 2050.
Nick Thomas-Symonds, said: “STG Aerospace is a leading employer in our area, contributing to the success and prominence of the Welsh aerospace market at a global level.
“It was great to meet the team again and see their expertise in action and to learn about the latest innovations. I am delighted that we have STG on our doorstep, and I look forward to seeing what future innovations are in store.”
Dr Sean O’Kell, business unit director of STG, added: “It was a privilege to welcome
Nick back to STG and update him on our latest work. We have done a lot of research
into sustainable material options.
“During that difficult process of incorporating recycled materials into our designs, we have made innovative steps that have led to two patents. We are excited and proud to offer our customers an eco-friendly alternative floor path marking and play our part in supporting a more sustainable future.”
STG was founded in 1995 in response to an incident in Manchester, UK, and pioneered
the first emergency exit system using failsafe photoluminescent technology for aircraft.
It has patented emergency floor path marking solutions and photoluminescent signage, alongside its LED cabin lighting range.
STG are finalists in the Torfaen and Monmouthshire 2024 Business Awards for Manufacturing Business of the Year and Innovation & Technology Business of the Year
categories. Winners will be announced in September.