AvioCast, a leading aerospace casting manufacturer in Taiwan, has demonstrated steady growth in both operating performance and profitability in recent years, driven by the recovery of the global aerospace market and the integration of group resources. To support its next phase of business expansion and capital expenditure requirements, while further strengthening its financial structure, AvioCast has formally initiated its IPO preparation process and is steadily moving toward the capital markets.
Strengthening Its Shareholding Structure and Attracting Institutional Investors and Capital Market Interest
Global Tek Fabrication Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 4566), the majority shareholder of AvioCast, began investing in the company in 2021 and acquired controlling rights in 2024, continuously deepening the integration of business operations and technology between both parties. Currently, Global Tek holds a 53.2% stake in AvioCast. Including equity held by related shareholders, the overall controllable stake exceeds 70%. Meanwhile, AvioCast has successfully attracted domestic corporate and financial holding companies as key institutional shareholders.
To establish a sound shareholding structure and strengthen its working capital, AvioCast has increased its paid-in capital to NT$300 million. Looking ahead, the Company plans to further increase capital expenditure for machinery and equipment in line with business expansion needs and will subsequently proceed with its application for public company status and registration on the Emerging Stock Market.
Holding Dual AS9100 & NADCAP Certifications; Introducing 3D Printing to Overcome Conventional Manufacturing Limitations
AvioCast is one of the few domestic aerospace manufacturers to hold both AS9100 Quality Management System and NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) certifications for multiple special processes. The company specializes in full-process manufacturing of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy sand casting & investment casting, surface treatment, heat treatment, and precision CNC machining.
In recent years AvioCast has actively adopted advanced 3D sand printing technology, effectively shortening product development cycles, overcoming the limitations of conventional tooling, and significantly improving production efficiency and flexibility for extremely complex structural parts.
Penetrating Global Aerospace Supply Chains; Securing Key Supplier Status for APUs and Scroll Housings
Capitalizing on its differentiated advantages in investment casting and sand casting, AvioCast has continued its successful involvement entered in the international aerospace supply chain. Its customer base includes major industry players across the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan. Among its diverse portfolio of aerospace products, AvioCast is a key supplier of APU and scroll housing components for current-generation commercial aircraft platforms of leading U.S. and European manufacturers.
Global Tek Deepens Group Synergies to Build a "One-Stop Shop" Aerospace Manufacturing Platform
Donald Huang, Founder and President of Global Tek Fabrication Co., Ltd., stated that the core strategy behind investing in AvioCast is to create a comprehensive "One-Stop Shop" service, encompassing "Professional Castings + Precision Machining + Special Post-Treatment." By combining Global Tek’s expertise in Multi-axis precision machining with AvioCast's capabilities in front-end sand & investment casting and special processes, the two companies have successfully established a highly competitive aerospace manufacturing platform with economies of scale.
In response to the strong recovery of the global aviation industry, AvioCast and Global Tek will leverage flexible supply chain management synergies through agile allocation across their global logistics network and strategic collaboration. As its financial foundation and operational efficiency continue to improve, AvioCast will further optimize its product portfolio to create long-term value for global customers, suppliers, shareholders, employees, and business partners.