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Embodying aerospace excellence, CAV Systems’ innovative IPS technologies ensure that nobody is frozen in flight
Boasting a distinguished legacy spanning over 83 years, CAV Systems( CAV) is a true leader in the development of ice protection and drag reduction systems within the aerospace sector. Founded in 1942 under the name of TKS ®, CAV was initially incorporated between Tecalemit, Kilfrost, and Sheepbridge Stokes when the UK Government’ s Ministry of War required a solution to tackle icing on newly-designed RAF Command aircraft – and the rest is history.
Since then, the company has partnered with a plethora of renowned aerospace manufacturers and OEMs, engineering specialist ice protection systems for critical flight applications, establishing a vast global presence and impressive reputation along the way. Operating its headquarters in Consett, County Durham, with an additional location in New Century, Kansas, CAV continues to be the leading supplier of laserperforated surfaces and the only supplier of fluid-based ice protection systems across the globe. Manufacturing Today sits down with Ian Jackson, Managing Director at CAV, and Phil Hopkins, Vice President of Business Development, to learn more about how CAV’ s innovations continue to revolutionize ice protection processes in the aerospace sector.
“ CAV Systems has been in business for over 80 years, predominately designing, manufacturing and engineering ice protection systems for the aviation industry,
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