Wrexham-based aerospace specialist Air Covers is set to accelerate its international growth plans following investment in advanced manufacturing technology supported through the Wrexham Investment Zone.
Air Covers, a niche supplier of environmental protective covers for helicopters and other specialist equipment, relocated to Wrexham in 2017 in response to increasing demand, a need for larger facilities and access to a skilled workforce. Since moving to the county borough, the company has consistently expanded its manufacturing capabilities, enhanced employee skills and broadened its product range.
Today, Air Covers exports its products to more than 50 countries worldwide and has earned national recognition for its export success. The company received the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2020 and, more recently, the King’s Award for International Trade in 2026, with both honours recognising extraordinary growth in overseas sales.
With support from the Wrexham Investment Zone, Air Covers has acquired a state-of-the-art portable LiDAR scanner and an advanced 3D printer. The new technology will significantly enhance the company’s ability to design, manufacture and deliver bespoke protective covering solutions for customers across the aerospace, marine and land-based equipment sectors.
The portable LiDAR scanner enables Air Covers to capture millimetre-accurate dimensions of complex equipment in less than 30 minutes, dramatically improving efficiency and precision. The 3D printer will allow the business to design and manufacture custom fittings in-house, ensuring protective covers can be installed safely and accurately on a wide range of equipment.
The investment is expected to support the company’s ambitious growth strategy, which aims to increase domestic and international sales by 30 per cent year-on-year between 2027 and 2030. Growth will be driven through participation in international trade shows, targeted social media campaigns, equipment demonstrations and specialist user group presentations.
Councillor Nigel Williams, Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism at Wrexham County Borough Council, said:
“I was pleased to be able to visit Air covers and see first hand how they make the bespoke high quality covers for various specialist sectors with a first class worldwide reputation in over 50 countries.
“It was great to see how their successful application to investment zone fund to purchase the LiDAR Scanner will give them another competitive edge over other businesses in this sector.
“I wish them ever success for the future.”
The Council’s Business and Investment Team works closely with businesses across the county borough to identify growth opportunities, access funding and support innovation. Through the Wrexham Investment Zone, the team is helping businesses to adopt new technologies, increase competitiveness and create high-quality employment opportunities in key growth sectors.
Air Covers’ latest investment highlights how targeted support can help local businesses embrace advanced manufacturing technologies, strengthen export performance and build on Wrexham’s growing reputation as a centre for innovation and enterprise.
