What Schneller does

Schneller is a designer and manufacturer of proprietary engineered laminates, thermoplastic sheets, and non-textile flooring used in commercial aircraft cabin interiors (panels, window shades, decorative surfaces, class dividers) and rail vehicle interiors. The product portfolio includes the AerFilm, AerTrim, AerScreen, AerShade, AerGlas, AerForm, AerLam, Abskyn, AerMat, AerFusion, PanFlor, and PanGuard families for aerospace, plus the Indura GT family (GTGlas, GTFilm, GTForm) for rail. Differentiated technical content includes AerFilm LHR (a low-heat-release decorative laminate) and patented AerFusion Eco sustainable flooring, supported by continuous annual design collections (Lucent, Duality, EcoScapism, EVOLVE, Evovana) and the EVO sustainable product line with recycled content.

The company sells into a small set of OEM customers — Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, Comac, and ATR on the aerospace side; Alstom, Siemens, and Mitsubishi on the rail side — together with end-operator specifications from Amtrak, SNCF, and SBB. It holds the exclusive laminate position on the Airbus A350 Canvas Catalog and operates from Kent, Washington (US HQ) with additional facilities in France and China. Certifications underpinning qualification include AS9100:2016, ISO 9001:2015 with Design, FAA 14 CFR 25.853, Boeing DMS, Airbus ABD 0031, and AIMS qualifications.

Revenue is generated through enterprise sales and program-specific qualifications that lock laminate systems into airframe and rail platform specifications; the company describes long qualification lead times, recycling partnerships (notably with AIRA), and a 2031 Scope 1 & 2 emissions target. Schneller is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group, with roughly 251–500 employees and no separately disclosed financials.

Name

Schneller

Legal name

Schneller, Inc.

Website

https://schneller.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schneller designs and manufactures proprietary engineered laminates, thermoplastic sheets, and non-textile flooring for commercial aircraft and rail vehicle interiors, supplying Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, Comac, ATR, Alstom, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Interior Materials

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft interior laminates
• Aircraft thermoplastic sheets
• Non-textile aircraft flooring
• Rail interior laminates
• Sustainable aircraft materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Interior Products: B2B manufacturing and supply of decorative interior products including laminates, thermoplastics, and non-textile flooring to aircraft OEMs and commercial airlines. Products are sold as materials with customization for specific aircraft applications.
2. Rail Interior Products: Supply of decorative interior products for rail cars including Indura GT laminates and thermoplastics, serving both new and refurbished passenger rail vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schneller designs and manufactures proprietary, highly engineered decorative laminates, thermoplastic sheets, and non-textile flooring for commercial aircraft and rail interiors. The company supplies floor-to-ceiling interior surface solutions — including cabin panels, galleys, lavatories, seats, ceilings, sidewalls, window shades, bulkheads, stowage bins, dado panels, and entry walls — to aircraft OEMs and rail manufacturers worldwide. Products are FAA-compliant (14 CFR 25.853) and engineered for low heat release, low smoke density, and low toxicity, with a sustainable EVO product line incorporating recycled content.

Product overview

Schneller is a manufacturer and supplier of engineered decorative interior products for the aviation and rail industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three core product categories: Decorative Laminates (including AerFilm, AerTrim, AerScreen, AerShade, and AerGlas product lines), Thermoplastic Sheets (including AerForm, AerLam, and Abskyn), and Non-textile Flooring (including AerMat, AerFusion, PanFlor, and PanGuard product lines). Within aviation, the product portfolio spans aircraft interior design solutions including cabin surfaces, galley components, lavatory interiors, and seating applications. For rail, Schneller offers the Indura GT series (GTGlas, GTFilm, GTForm) specifically designed for railway interiors. The company also maintains Design Collections (Evovana, EVOLVE, EcoScapism, Duality, Lucent) that represent periodic design themes. Recent sustainable product launches include the EVO line (EvoFilm RCC and EvoTrim RCC) incorporating recycled content. Products are sold to major OEM manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, Comac, and ATR, as well as commercial airlines globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evovana: 2025 Design Collection featuring EVO products crafted from recycled materials, focusing on sustainable aircraft interiors with warm tones, soft textures, and eco-conscious materials.
• EVOLVE
• EcoScapism
• Duality
• Lucent

Products and services

• AerFilm LHR Original low-heat-release, low-smoke, thin-film decorative laminate for flat and three-dimensional aircraft interior panels. Approved and used by all major aircraft manufacturers worldwide.
• AerFilm sofTouch Exceptionally low-gloss decorative laminate with a luxuriously soft feel and superior durability, cleanability, and stain resistance for premium aircraft cabin surfaces.
• AerFilm Contour Decorative laminate film with superior formability for complex, compound-curve, three-dimensional aircraft interior surfaces; lightweight with superior texture retention and stain resistance.
• AerTrim LHR Medium-weight, integrally colored, fiberglass-reinforced decorative laminate for aircraft interior areas where weight matters but increased abuse is expected. Exceeds 65/65/200 heat release rate requirements; qualified to Boeing DMS 2389.
• AerTrim LW Medium-weight, integrally colored glass-fiber-reinforced decorative laminate for flat or single-contoured aircraft parts with excellent flexibility and edge-wrapping capabilities.
• AerTrim sofTouch Light-weight, reinforced decorative laminate with a unique soft feel for hard surfaces where premium cabin experience is essential. Approximately 20-30% weight savings vs. leather.
• AerTrim BD100 Decorative laminate for aircraft applications that simulates the look of fabric-type materials with textile-like emboss textures and glass fiber reinforcement.
• EvoTrim RCC Sustainable decorative laminate incorporating at least 10% locally sourced recycled content. Engineered for high-impact aircraft interior areas with durable, eco-friendly solutions.
• EvoFilm RCC Revolutionary sustainable laminate incorporating at least 18% locally sourced recycled content into AerFilm material. Offers versatility in form, color, and texture for aircraft interior applications.
• AerGlas I-V Multi-ply fiberglass decorative laminate products for additional surface protection in aircraft interior areas of severe abuse. Recommended for flat surfaces with flexibility for cutting and edge wrapping.
• AerShade Durable, lightweight aircraft window shade products including AerShade 2000T, AerShade ED, and AerShade OE variants with different rigidity and flexibility characteristics.
• AerScreen Tough but flexible decorative laminate for retractable screens in aircraft galley housings, rail car applications, and special displays. Allows soft back lighting to show through.
• AerForm LHR Decorative thermoplastic sheet for aircraft cabin interior surfaces offering unlimited customized colors and designs, superior durability, and easy processing using traditional thermoforming equipment.
• AerLam LW Highly formable decorative laminate engineered for heat-vacuum application with excellent texture retention for deep draw areas on substrate panels. Qualified to Boeing DMS 2415.
• Abskyn Decorative thermoplastic sheet engineered to meet vertical burn requirements of 14 CFR 25.853. Highly abrasion-resistant and readily thermoformable using conventional equipment.
• AerFusion Eco Superior non-textile aircraft flooring with lightweight all-in-one patented construction. The only printable ABD 0031 compliant NTF that satisfies airline brand requirements with anti-slip resistance and anti-telegraphing performance.
• AerFusion Via Innovative all-in-one continuous aircraft flooring combining protected slip-resistant decorative layer with structural reinforcing composite backing in one product. Qualified to Airbus AIMS 04-26-0002.
• AerFusion Fit Revolutionary removable and repositionable aircraft flooring solution with self-adhesive backing. No glue, tape, or residue — can be picked up, repositioned, and reapplied as needed.
• PanFlor Engineered decorative aircraft flooring with superb aesthetic imagery and outstanding durability. Customizable with simulated marble, wood grain prints, or wide range of designs. Meets Boeing BMS 8-286E specification.
• PanGuard Revolutionary aircraft lavatory flooring solution combining non-textile flooring benefits with formed floor pan protection into a seamless, custom, integrated solution. Prevents moisture entrapment and eliminates odor.
• AerMat 9000/9000P Durable utility aircraft flooring offered in standard or custom colors and designs. Flexible and easy to install, clean, and maintain with engineered seams.
• AerMat 9500B/9500BP Aircraft flooring designed for improved slip resistance and minimized telegraphing. Durable enough for the harshest environments with easy installation and maintenance.
• AerMat 27R Non-textile vinyl-coated aircraft floor covering engineered for optimized slip-resistance and durability. Customizable in color and print design.
• Indura GTFilm 3D formable film laminate engineered for rail car interiors. Available in continuous roll form for optimum material yield with superior formability for complex contours; graffiti, stain, and solvent resistant.
• Indura GTGlas Fiberglass-reinforced decorative laminates designed for high-wear, high-traffic rail areas with appropriate stiffness to conceal panel surface variations and high impact resistance.
• Indura GTForm Decorative thermoplastic sheets designed for in-mold use with RTM and L-RTM fiberglass-reinforced plastic molding processes. Stretches up to 200% biaxially with Teflon surface protection.
• Lucent Translucent decorative surface combining aesthetics with the physical action of light. Available as translucent thermoplastic or laminate with backlit effects including discreet dead front, varying color opacity, and pearlescent accents for aircraft cabin enhancement.
• Duality Design Collection Schneller's 2021-2022 Design Collection exploring aesthetic contrasts and complements through reflection, movement, perspective, and the merging of colors, textures, forms, lighting, and techniques for aircraft and rail interiors.
• EcoScapism Design Collection Schneller's 2023 Design Collection inspired by nature's beauty, bringing together richness and diversity of the planet through color, texture, and pattern. Features themes including Shifting Dunes, Grandeur Heights, and Unplugged Waves for aircraft and rail interiors.
• EVOLVE Design Collection Schneller's 2024 Design Collection inspired by nature, integrating natural beauty with innovative technology. Incorporates eco-friendly materials and green technologies for sustainable aircraft and rail interiors.
• Evovana Design Collection Schneller's 2025 Design Collection featuring EVO products crafted from recycled materials. Creates inviting spaces with warm tones, soft textures, and eco-conscious materials balancing responsibility with optimism.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aircraft Interiors Recycling Association (AIRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AIRA to create a program for customers to repurpose excess material, recover energy, and eliminate waste. Part of Schneller's sustainability initiatives including Waste to Energy program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Gill Corporation: Manufacturer of composite panels, floor and ceiling products, and interior acoustic/thermal insulation for aerospace. Directly comparable to Schneller as a specialty aerospace interiors supplier serving major OEMs with engineered laminate-style products.
• Dunmore Aerospace: Producer of coated films, laminates and metallized substrates used in aircraft cabin interiors and insulation. Directly competes with Schneller in decorative and functional film laminate categories sold to aerospace OEMs.
• Isovolta AG: European manufacturer of aerospace and rail interior laminates, including decorative and structural phenolic composites. Closely comparable to Schneller in serving both aviation and rail OEMs with engineered interior surface products.
• JAMCO Corporation: Japanese aerospace manufacturer of cabin interiors including galleys, lavatories, seats and interior panels. Directly comparable as a cabin interior supplier serving major OEMs with similar decorative and structural interior products.

Broad incumbents

• Diehl Aviation: Large Tier-1 supplier of aircraft cabin interiors including galleys, lavatories, air management and decorative panels. Overlaps with Schneller in decorative interior surfaces but operates at a broader cabin-systems level.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Major Tier-1 cabin interior systems provider offering seating, lighting, galleys and interior structures. Competes with Schneller indirectly as part of broader cabin interior portfolios sold to OEMs.
• Triumph Group: Diversified aerospace supplier with interior and structural composite products serving commercial and business aviation. Provides broader systems but includes interior surface and panel categories overlapping with Schneller's portfolio.
• GKN Aerospace (Melrose Industries): Global Tier-1 aerospace supplier of structures, transparencies and engine components with involvement in cabin interior composite parts. Comparable on aerospace composite technology stack serving the same OEM customer base.

Regional players

• Hexcel Corporation: Leading manufacturer of advanced composites including honeycomb panels and prepregs for aerospace. Compares to Schneller on aerospace composite materials but focuses more on structural rather than decorative interior applications.
• AVIC Aviation Industry Co. Chinese state-owned aerospace conglomerate that supplies interior and structural components to COMAC and other regional OEMs. Relevant peer given Schneller's stated supply relationship with Comac and its Chinese operating footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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