From Beermat to worldwide acclaim, Aviramp receives a right royal approval!

Company Aviramp GSE
Date 10.05.2021

Telford-based ramp manufacturer Aviramp has been recognised with the Queen’s Award for International Trade, due to its exponential growth over the last 3 years!

The Aviramp range of aircraft passenger boarding ramps have been revolutionary within the aviation ground handling sector. From tough beginnings, due to resistance to change, its entrepreneurial business owner Graham Corfield ‘risked it all’ to bring his suite of patented passenger boarding ramps to market, nearly losing his home and bankrupting himself in the process. He got the idea in a bar at an airport, following a brief skiing trip! The airport was chaotic with passengers befalling ski injuries, which prevented them from boarding by stairs, so the idea of some kind of aircraft ramp was born from a sketch onto a regular bar beermat.. in Chambery airport of all places! So the struggle began to build a prototype that was fit for purpose, to be launched into the aviation industry as a safer and quicker alternative to the existing products available. The idea was quickly picked up by a leading international airline company, and they offered their advice and expertise, to modify the product to an aviation worthy standard.

So acceptance finally came, mainly due to the raft of benefits the product delivers for all stakeholders; airports, airlines, ground handlers and passengers. Driving turnaround efficiencies, improving safety, reducing costs and delivering an all-inclusive passenger experience, especially for those with reduced mobility. No other boarding product has the multi-functional capability of this portable aircraft ramp, and it is so easy-to- use.

What is more, the company is constantly innovating and evolving, and has recently introduced a complete range of solar powered boarding ramps to service all aircraft types including wide body. This helps to create a sustainable airport environment and reduces the carbon footprint. With its export growth, it is fast becoming an industry standard globally and is prevalent worldwide in the USA, South America, Australasia, the Far East, Africa, Europe and Scandinavia. In fact, everywhere in the world, except India. However, that is on the sales agenda too! Moreover, the product is unique given its patented status, and eliminates the need for alternative ground support equipment such as stairs and ambulift. So it is completely versatile.

As the CEO Graham Corfield goes onto say regarding this huge honour; “We are so delighted on winning this prestigious award, it feels like a huge victory for the whole team, each plays a vital role in the business, and all are passionate ambassadors of the brand”.

So what is next for Aviramp? The main objective is continued growth to elevate the brand further as the global market leader within the industry.

Not bad for an idea initially penned onto the back of a beermat!

Contact

Aviramp GSE
Stafford Park 15
Telford
Shropshire
United Kingdom
TF3 3BB
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