Press Releases
A & C Products Attends MEBAA 2016 Convention
December 2016
This year, for the first time, A & C Products attended the Middle Eastern Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) convention. This was another successful showing of our product lines and manufacturing capabilities. Thanks to this, A & C Products was able to develop our customer base even further, creating a presence in the Middle East.
December 2016
This year, for the first time, A & C Products attended the Middle Eastern Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) convention. This was another successful showing of our product lines and manufacturing capabilities. Thanks to this, A & C Products was able to develop our customer base even further, creating a presence in the Middle East.
A & C Products Attends NBAA 2016 Convention
November 2016
For over 20 years, A & C Products has attended the NBAA show, and this year was no different. The show was successful in allowing A & C
Products to connect with our current customer base, as well as to meet new companies that have shown great interest in the product lines we offered.
We look forward to developing these new relationships and creating new product lines in the coming year.
November 2016
For over 20 years, A & C Products has attended the NBAA show, and this year was no different. The show was successful in allowing A & C
Products to connect with our current customer base, as well as to meet new companies that have shown great interest in the product lines we offered.
We look forward to developing these new relationships and creating new product lines in the coming year.
AS9100:2009 Revision C and ISO9001:2008
September 2016
A & C Products has attained AS9100:2009 Revision C and ISO9001:2008 compliance in September 2016 under our new registrar. On-site audits and interview with many personnel at A & C contributed to the timely certification. A & C Products has plans to begin the process to ensure the company is in compliance with the next revision.
September 2016
A & C Products has attained AS9100:2009 Revision C and ISO9001:2008 compliance in September 2016 under our new registrar. On-site audits and interview with many personnel at A & C contributed to the timely certification. A & C Products has plans to begin the process to ensure the company is in compliance with the next revision.
EASA Repair Station Certificate
July 2016
Further extending the capabilities of A & C Products' Repair Station, we have undergone the necessary audits to attain and uphold EASA Repair Station Certification, EASA.145.6556. The certification allows for a dual release certificate to be provided with certain repairs. The intent was to continue to increase the level of customer service and support for A & C Products window shades.
July 2016
Further extending the capabilities of A & C Products' Repair Station, we have undergone the necessary audits to attain and uphold EASA Repair Station Certification, EASA.145.6556. The certification allows for a dual release certificate to be provided with certain repairs. The intent was to continue to increase the level of customer service and support for A & C Products window shades.
A & C Products Scholarship Supports Local Students
May 2013
In May 2013, A & C Products was a sponsor for the Soccorro T. Alcocer
San Antonio College’s Annual Women’s Conference Scholarship Awards. The goal of the conference is to
assist local women attempting to earn a college degree. A & C Products contributed to the goal by offering
three students scholarships. Two of those students received A & C Products’ two-year scholarships.
The two-year scholarship allows for a student’s entire degree to be funded all four semesters that
the student is enrolled at San Antonio College. Those in attendance were able to discern the diverse backgrounds of each
attendee, but it is the students’ attempt at a higher education that connects them. A & C Products is honored to be a link in that chain.
May 2013
In May 2013, A & C Products was a sponsor for the Soccorro T. Alcocer
San Antonio College’s Annual Women’s Conference Scholarship Awards. The goal of the conference is to
assist local women attempting to earn a college degree. A & C Products contributed to the goal by offering
three students scholarships. Two of those students received A & C Products’ two-year scholarships.
The two-year scholarship allows for a student’s entire degree to be funded all four semesters that
the student is enrolled at San Antonio College. Those in attendance were able to discern the diverse backgrounds of each
attendee, but it is the students’ attempt at a higher education that connects them. A & C Products is honored to be a link in that chain.
A & C Products Presents 3rd Annual Secret Santa
December 2012
A&C Products employees gathered, with gifts in hand and holiday spirit in heart,
at San Antonio College for our annual Secret Santa. With a community first mentality,
A&C Products joyously proclaimed the 2012 Secret Santa event a success, as 54 children
were brought together to enjoy Christmas festivities.
In the months before, A&C Products receives gift lists that ignite the holiday spirit and humble our hearts. Along with the usual bikes and toy requests, A&C often sees requests for the necessities like socks, belts, and this year, an eraser. A&C Products employees make this event a priority, and together, we provided gifts (including an eraser) to a total of 27 families.
Although the gift tags are addressed to the children, many at A&C Products still feel that by being given the opportunity to give back to the community and those in need, we are really the ones receiving the best gift of all.
A&C Products is looking forward to making the 2013 event even bigger, and has plans to expand the event beyond what we have already done.
December 2012
A&C Products employees gathered, with gifts in hand and holiday spirit in heart,
at San Antonio College for our annual Secret Santa. With a community first mentality,
A&C Products joyously proclaimed the 2012 Secret Santa event a success, as 54 children
were brought together to enjoy Christmas festivities.In the months before, A&C Products receives gift lists that ignite the holiday spirit and humble our hearts. Along with the usual bikes and toy requests, A&C often sees requests for the necessities like socks, belts, and this year, an eraser. A&C Products employees make this event a priority, and together, we provided gifts (including an eraser) to a total of 27 families.
Although the gift tags are addressed to the children, many at A&C Products still feel that by being given the opportunity to give back to the community and those in need, we are really the ones receiving the best gift of all.
A&C Products is looking forward to making the 2013 event even bigger, and has plans to expand the event beyond what we have already done.
PJ's for St. PJ's
December 2012
A&C Products participated in a pajama drive, hosted by local boutique, Carinos by Eydee.
The drive benefitted St. Peter-St. Joseph, a children's home housing children aged
from newborn to the late teens. A&C Products donated almost 100 sets of pajamas for children
at St. PJ's. We are always on the search for new opportunities that allow us to give back to
our beloved community.
December 2012
A&C Products participated in a pajama drive, hosted by local boutique, Carinos by Eydee.
The drive benefitted St. Peter-St. Joseph, a children's home housing children aged
from newborn to the late teens. A&C Products donated almost 100 sets of pajamas for children
at St. PJ's. We are always on the search for new opportunities that allow us to give back to
our beloved community.
A & C Products Experiences High Traffic at NBAA 2012
October 2012
A & C Products attended the 2012 NBAA Exhibition and Conference just as they have been since 1992. The knowledgeable personnel and interactive display resulted in a large number of welcome visitors at A & C Products booth. Employees back home at the 25,000 square foot facility located in San Antonio, Texas offered support by continuing in the fast pace production while six employees attended the respected convention. All year A & C Products is creating new concepts for customers to experience at A & C's booth to take back to their respective completion or refurb center and share amongst their peers. A & C Products was an enthusiastic attendee of the 2012 NBAA Convention, constantly updating twitter feeds from @ACProducts. A & C Products is eager to pronounce the 2012 NBAA show a success, resulting in a great number of new business relationships.
October 2012
A & C Products attended the 2012 NBAA Exhibition and Conference just as they have been since 1992. The knowledgeable personnel and interactive display resulted in a large number of welcome visitors at A & C Products booth. Employees back home at the 25,000 square foot facility located in San Antonio, Texas offered support by continuing in the fast pace production while six employees attended the respected convention. All year A & C Products is creating new concepts for customers to experience at A & C's booth to take back to their respective completion or refurb center and share amongst their peers. A & C Products was an enthusiastic attendee of the 2012 NBAA Convention, constantly updating twitter feeds from @ACProducts. A & C Products is eager to pronounce the 2012 NBAA show a success, resulting in a great number of new business relationships.
A & C Receives AS9100:2009 Revision C and ISO9001:2008 Certification
June 2012
A & C Products attained AS9100:2009 Revision C and ISO9001:2008 compliance in 2012 by undergoing multiple audits to ensure that every part of the production life cycle adheres to meet the quality aerospace industry specific requirements. A & C Products has utilized the business principles and quality management systems that are the standard since attaining this certification.
June 2012
A & C Products attained AS9100:2009 Revision C and ISO9001:2008 compliance in 2012 by undergoing multiple audits to ensure that every part of the production life cycle adheres to meet the quality aerospace industry specific requirements. A & C Products has utilized the business principles and quality management systems that are the standard since attaining this certification.
Grand Opening of A & C Products Repair Station
March 2011
A & C Products’ commitment to the customer does not stop at delivery, and in efforts to prove this, A & C Products attained certification as a Repair Station in March 2011. The goal was to continue offering support to customers even after the Original Equipment Manufacturer has delivered. A & C Products and A & C Products Repair Station not only share the passion for delivering a quality product in accordance with customer needs but they also share the vast manufacturing capabilities that make them the standard of the aircraft industry. Whether it is a minor adjustment or a redesign of the entire cabin interior, A & C Products Repair Station maintains the capabilities to achieve the requested repairs and all in a timely manner. Re-upholstery of an entire ship set has been completed in as little as 5 days, all the while maintaining the necessary quality standards. A & C Products Repair Station strives to be the first response team for any customer in need. Since attaining certification, A & C Products Repair Station has since provided support to over 100 aircraft and can continue supporting a variety of customer needs thanks in part to the extensive Capabilities List maintained in-house.
March 2011
A & C Products’ commitment to the customer does not stop at delivery, and in efforts to prove this, A & C Products attained certification as a Repair Station in March 2011. The goal was to continue offering support to customers even after the Original Equipment Manufacturer has delivered. A & C Products and A & C Products Repair Station not only share the passion for delivering a quality product in accordance with customer needs but they also share the vast manufacturing capabilities that make them the standard of the aircraft industry. Whether it is a minor adjustment or a redesign of the entire cabin interior, A & C Products Repair Station maintains the capabilities to achieve the requested repairs and all in a timely manner. Re-upholstery of an entire ship set has been completed in as little as 5 days, all the while maintaining the necessary quality standards. A & C Products Repair Station strives to be the first response team for any customer in need. Since attaining certification, A & C Products Repair Station has since provided support to over 100 aircraft and can continue supporting a variety of customer needs thanks in part to the extensive Capabilities List maintained in-house.
A & C Products brings Christmas to San Antonio College Families
December 2010
Tinsel and toys are the norm for most family Christmases. However, in 2010, A & C Products found a community of families who had foregone the customary revelry. Instead of the Christmas presents, mothers were paying for college courses and instead of the festive feast, fathers were buying books required to pass the next history test. These families would go without this year. A & C Products contacted San Antonio College’s Empowerment Center, which concentrates on low income students going through hardship, in the hope that there might be a program in place that would be looking for participants. Though there was no such program, there was a need. No stranger to manufacturing, A & C Products decided to enrich the holiday spirit, by asking their employees to come together and to provide Christmas for 18 families, including a total of 26 children. This program continues to grow; in 2012, A & C Products employees were able to reach 27 families, including 54 children. A & C Products is looking forward to making 2013 even bigger.
December 2010
Tinsel and toys are the norm for most family Christmases. However, in 2010, A & C Products found a community of families who had foregone the customary revelry. Instead of the Christmas presents, mothers were paying for college courses and instead of the festive feast, fathers were buying books required to pass the next history test. These families would go without this year. A & C Products contacted San Antonio College’s Empowerment Center, which concentrates on low income students going through hardship, in the hope that there might be a program in place that would be looking for participants. Though there was no such program, there was a need. No stranger to manufacturing, A & C Products decided to enrich the holiday spirit, by asking their employees to come together and to provide Christmas for 18 families, including a total of 26 children. This program continues to grow; in 2012, A & C Products employees were able to reach 27 families, including 54 children. A & C Products is looking forward to making 2013 even bigger.
A & C Products Goes Computer-Aided Manufacturing with the addition of CNC Mills and CNC Routers
October 2009
A & C Products, the Standard of the Aircraft Window Shade market, fully integrated a 5-Axis Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine into the production process. The idea was to ensure all processes are completed in-house, allowing for shorter lead times as well as a product built to A & C Products’ stringent principles. To ensure the CNC was being used to the fullest capabilities, A & C Products’ sent a team of employees to train for proper implementation of these automated machines.
Today, what started as a two-man department with one CNC router, affectionately known as “The Beast,” has grown into a 7 fully trained individuals powering six machines capable of fabricating all hardware in house along with a CNC Programmer to give the customer the ability to change the design of the part. A & C Products continues to invest in this area of manufacturing and attends a variety of classes, in and out of state, to ensure operators are fully trained.
October 2009
A & C Products, the Standard of the Aircraft Window Shade market, fully integrated a 5-Axis Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine into the production process. The idea was to ensure all processes are completed in-house, allowing for shorter lead times as well as a product built to A & C Products’ stringent principles. To ensure the CNC was being used to the fullest capabilities, A & C Products’ sent a team of employees to train for proper implementation of these automated machines.
Today, what started as a two-man department with one CNC router, affectionately known as “The Beast,” has grown into a 7 fully trained individuals powering six machines capable of fabricating all hardware in house along with a CNC Programmer to give the customer the ability to change the design of the part. A & C Products continues to invest in this area of manufacturing and attends a variety of classes, in and out of state, to ensure operators are fully trained.