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EBACE 2022: HighTech Finishing Eager For Return Trip to Geneva
Over the past two years, the global pandemic altered international gatherings for the aviation industry. Now, we have the opportunity to re-gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the 2022 EBACE conference. This year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) conference is set for May 23-25 at the Palexpo international exhibit center. HighTech Finishing will be… Read more »
Leverage Our Global Reach to Elevate Aircraft Interiors
HighTech Finishing is proud to work with numerous OEMs, refurbishment centers, and completion centers around the world. We serve clients throughout North America and Europe by providing industry-leading metal plating services for aircraft interior parts. Our goals in 2022 include expanding our support for companies in North America, strengthening our existing relationships with European customers,… Read more »
Create a Dazzling Aircraft Interior Product For Your Customers
Excellence is not an option for designers looking to create the most visually appealing aircraft interior finished product. You want to leave your private aircraft and business jet customers with an impression of superiority. After all, an exceptional interior is one of the best ways for business leaders to turn their aircraft into an opportunity… Read more »
Why 24K Gold Is Used in The World’s Most Luxurious Private Jets
For the final word in elite aircraft interior luxury, look no further than 24k gold. Nothing can compete with the lustrous feel, opulent glint, and magnificent aesthetic appeal of pure gold, which is why the world’s most luxurious private jets utilize gold throughout the aircraft interior. Apart from its ability to create a luminous and… Read more »
3 Tips to Create a Luxurious Helicopter Interior in 2022
The use of helicopters for business travel is booming post-pandemic. Business executives and other business leaders have identified helicopter travel as a flexible and reliable method to quickly meet with customers. Plus, traveling by helicopter reduces the risk of health concerns. Instead of being exposed to a large number of people sitting first-class on a… Read more »
Have You Seen Our Decorative Nickel Plating Options for Interior Parts?
Have you been looking for fresh ideas to create luxurious aircraft interior designs for business jets or other private aircraft? If so, we encourage you to consider our stunning decorative nickel plating options to truly elevate the brilliance of aircraft interior parts. Why Decorative Nickel Plating for Aircraft Interior Parts? Nickel can create a brilliant… Read more »
NBAA-BACE 2021 Recap: Meeting the Needs of Our Customers with Superior Lead Times
One of the highlights of the year for our company was returning to the NBBA-BACE Conference in Las Vegas. After a one-year absence due to the pandemic, NBBA-BACE 2021 was held October 12-14 at the newly-renovated Las Vegas Convention Center. Several members of our company traveled to Vegas to connect with customers that we haven’t… Read more »
Win At Business: Private Jet Interior Design Tips for Elite Owners
For owners of private aircraft and business jets, the importance of luxury style and appeal cannot be overlooked, especially if your goal is to create a welcoming business environment to entertain clients. Not only are luxurious aircraft interiors capable of elevating a space aesthetically, but these beautifully designed interiors can also be extraordinarily fluid and… Read more »
Introducing Our New National Sales Manager Amanda Gilley Taylor
We are eager to announce the hiring of aviation leader Amanda Gilley Taylor to the position of National Sales Manager. Amanda is joining HighTech Finishing after an extensive career as a customer sales executive for companies that deliver products for the aircraft interior. In her new role for HighTech, Amanda will be responsible for refocusing… Read more »
Join Us in Las Vegas For the 2021 NBAA-BACE Conference
HighTech Finishing is eagerly anticipating the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) scheduled for October 12-14 in Las Vegas. After last year’s NBAA-BACE conference was canceled due to the pandemic, our team is looking forward to meeting in-person with business jet owners, aircraft interior designers, and other customers to discuss the latest developments… Read more »
Utilize Our Spectacular Gold Color Plating Options
Since ancient times, the precious gold metal has been considered a symbol of strength, wealth, and dignity. Not only is gold beautiful in its luster, but it brings a warm richness to any space or object that — when done correctly — doesn’t feel over the top, but rather the mark of elegance. In recent… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Investing In Our Plating Team Leads to Customer Success
HighTech Finishing is committed to creating customer value for our aviation clients by going beyond the conventional customer-supplier relationship. One of the primary ways we achieve this objective for our clients is by proactively building up our employees. We continually reinvest in our employees and empower them to do what’s best for our customers. William… Read more »
Which Brilliant Finish Do You Prefer for Aircraft Interior Parts?
Brilliant ideas. Lucrative mergers. Life-long memories. Pivotal moments in business and life do not always transpire in the board room or on the golf course. Sometimes, the actual journey aboard your business aircraft is where these significant moments happen, rather than the destination. Shouldn’t the journey help curate and foster such occasions? We are a… Read more »
Luxury Design Tip: Matching Plated Parts to Aircraft Fabrics
Every aspect of the aircraft interior for a private plane or business jet can be viewed as an opportunity to utilize color to create a cohesive look and feel. For aircraft interior designers, there is a unique opportunity to create a distinguished look by matching the color of aircraft seat fabric to the metal interior… Read more »
24K Gold + Black Pearl = Retro Look Options for Aircraft Interior Parts
For aircraft interior designers, we recognize the importance of identifying current, modern, and amazing color combinations to wow clients and their guests who step inside a luxury aircraft or business jet. However, a few customers are now opting for the classic retro look color combination of gold and black. Imagine 24K Gold that is partnered… Read more »
Use Metal Finishing to Personalize Your Brand On Aircraft Interior Parts
Your personal aircraft or your company’s business jet are more than just a vehicle. The aircraft represents you. It says something about you and reinforces a certain message about who you are and what you stand for. It’s part of your brand. So, how can you creatively promote your brand for a long-lasting and profitable… Read more »
Choosing Between Chrome vs. Nickel Plating For Your Aircraft Interior
When it comes to creating a brilliant look for the interior of your private aircraft, you want to be sure that every decision supports the aesthetic you are going for. This includes deciding between our many offerings including chrome or nickel plating options for aircraft interior parts. Although you can never go wrong when making… Read more »
HighTech Finishing Appoints Simon Haining as New President
Houston, Texas, USA — January 4, 2021: HighTech Finishing (HighTech) has appointed international business executive Simon Haining as new company president. Simon brings 15+ years of experience in various fields of manufacturing, aerospace, and aviation to HighTech. Simon will support the company’s growth objectives of advancing capabilities in metal plating for aircraft interior parts. Most… Read more »
How We Use Clear Coat to Enhance Aircraft Interior Parts
Owning a private jet is a hard-earned, privileged luxury in which every aspect should reflect perfection. The experience of the private traveler — whether the jet owner himself, a business client on their way to an important meeting, or a family headed to a treasured vacation — should not only be superior in comfort, but… Read more »
2020 in Review: Continuing to Lead the Way in Aviation Interior Parts Plating
Being in business since 1984, HighTech Finishing has seen its share of dramatic twists and turns in the aviation industry. But, nothing quite compares to what we all went through together in 2020. Through this extremely challenging year, we appreciate that we were able to fortify relationships with our valued customers. Whether we have provided… Read more »
Ready to Select Metal Finishing for Your Aircraft Interior Parts?
Whether you’re a private jet owner or operate a fleet of aircraft, having the best interior parts can make a world of difference to create the ideal look and feel for the aircraft. We know that it can be challenging to find a reliable company to plate your aircraft interior parts, especially when facing a… Read more »
Investing in MRO Expansion? Integrate Our Metal Finishing Services
MRO facilities that service aircraft have been affected in different ways by this year’s global pandemic. Some companies are riding out the wave and continuing to provide service at existing facilities, while other companies are expanding MRO operations to service aircraft that need to be overhauled. If your company is continuing to provide MRO services… Read more »
Successful ISO9001/AS9100 Audit Validates Our Commitment to Quality
HighTech Finishing has successfully completed our annual ISO9001/AS9100 surveillance audit. We completed the audit with zero non-conformities, validating our commitment to quality control for aviation interior plating. Due to this year’s pandemic, the week-long audit was performed virtually, which incorporated video conferencing with external auditors, digital information exchanges, and conversations with our staff. Our quality… Read more »
How to Adjust for Changes to Aircraft Interior Design
This year’s global health crisis and the introduction of social distancing represents a seminal moment for the future of aircraft interior design. Temporary adjustments will need to be built upon in future design plans. And, future design plans need to align with changes to customer orders and passenger expectations. For interior designers of business jets,… Read more »