KUALA LUMPUR: Pecca Group Bhd’s (PGB) wholly-owned subsidiary Pecca Aviation Services Sdn Bhd (PASSB) has signed a distribution agreement and an agency agreement with Global Component Asia Sdn Bhd (GCA) in establishing a strategic partnership that will elevate the standard of aircraft interior maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) in key global markets.
The agreements build on PASSB and GCA’s memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in May 2023, where both parties agreed to engage in joint marketing efforts to promote PGB’s aircraft seat cover solutions for global civil and defence markets.
The partnership will see PASSB delivering aircraft interior solutions to GCA’s roster of prominent aviation customers which includes airlines and MRO players.
PASSB and GCA will work together to serve key markets including Malaysia, France, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Indonesia.
By strategically targeting these regions, GCA and Pecca Aviation aim to offer comprehensive aviation interior solutions to a diverse range of clients, enhancing the overall flying experience for passengers and optimising operational efficiency for airline operators.
PGB executive director Teoh Zi Yi said the partnership with GCA will accelerate the global expansion of PASSB.
“Our shared commitment to innovation and quality will enable us to deliver exceptional results for aviation players across Malaysia, France, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Indonesia,” he said in a statement.
The signing ceremony was held at the Singapore Airshow 2024, witnessed by Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence deputy secretary general (policy) Mohd Yani Daud, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, and the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia) chief executive officer professor technologist Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah.
GCA chairwoman Datuk Nonee Ashirin said this collaboration with PASSB represents a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to providing top-tier aviation solutions.
“With their proven track record and expertise in the industry, we are confident that together, we will set new standards for aircraft interior excellence,” she said.
Listed on Bursa Malaysia, PGB has been involved in the upholstery industry for over 25 years.
The company is a one-stop centre for styling, manufacturing, distributing, and installing upholstery for seat covers and interior products for a global customer base, including Toyota and Nissan.
In Malaysia, PGB is the largest leather upholstery supplier serving the automotive market.
Shamsul Kamar said the partnership marks a pivotal moment for Malaysia’s aerospace industry and drive towards the objectives outlined in the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030.
“This momentous occasion signifies a significant leap forward for Malaysia’s aerospace industry and heralds a new era of collaboration, innovation, and prosperity,” he said.
