Export sales represent more than 80% of turnover. The philosophy of Muirhead is a desire to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service and care for the environment.
With this in mind, the company has introduced an innovative, all-new lightweight leather product manufactured specifically for the aviation sector. ‘Voyager’ is 30% lighter than standard aviation leather, yet retains the performance, durability, exacting safety criteria and full 1.0mm thickness for airline interiors. The product also aims to deliver all-important fuel and cost savings through it’s reduced weight.
‘Voyager’ lightweight aviation leather is presented at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg, for the first time in 2013.
A world-leading manufacturer of high performance, low carbon leather, exporting to over 60 countries. The company supplies the automotive, marine, contract furnishing sectors and is the largest supplier of leather to the global aviation industry, working with over 130 airlines and aircraft manufacturers. Muirhead is also Europe’s only vertically integrated leather manufacturer.
Caption: Muirhead leather in an Emirates cabin
