Investment group acquires stake in eCube

25/08/2020 Engineering and leasing news, News < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

An investment group has acquired a stake in the St Athan based plane storage and dismantling specialists eCube Solutions.

The investment from Baird Capital will allow eCube to continue its rapid growth, the company has recently opened a second operation in Castellon, Spain.

Tim Schmidt, eCube CEO, says: “We are excited to work alongside Baird Capital. Their culture is a strong fit with eCube, and their industrial expertise, network and global resources will be invaluable as we focus on driving future innovation and growth.”

eCube was recently the subject of a documentary of Quest HD called The Plane Reclaimers.

It has seen rapid growth over the last few years and has parted out aircraft from single-aisle airlines through to jumbo jets.

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About Nick Harding 2277 Articles

Nick is the senior reporter and editor at UK Aviation News as well as working freelance elsewhere. He has his finger firmly on the pulse on Aviation, not only in the UK but worldwide. Nick has been asked to speak in a professional capacity on LBC, Heart and other broadcast networks.

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