German ZIM Group Acquires High Point Aircraft Seating Plant

ZIM Aircraft Seating, part of the German ZIM Group, acquired HAECO Cabin Solutions operations in High Point on Nov. 17, 2025, the companies announced in coverage published that day. The facility, located at 8010 Piedmont Triad Parkway, will operate under the ZIM Group and be renamed ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The plant is a significant local employer, reported to support about 550 full time equivalent positions. Workers on the shop floor and in related engineering, quality and logistics roles produce aircraft seats and interior components that feed into global airline and original equipment manufacturer supply chains. For Guilford County this transaction keeps a major manufacturing operation in place while shifting ownership to a larger international player.

Company statements at the time framed the acquisition as a consolidation move to broaden ZIM's market presence, positioning the firm as a larger global competitor in aircraft seating. Industry consolidation can bring investment in tooling and process standardization, but it can also prompt supply chain rationalization. Local officials and business groups will be monitoring whether the change in ownership leads to capital investment and hiring, or to operational adjustments that could affect staffing levels.

Because financial terms were not disclosed buyers and sellers alike have kept the finer details private. For community stakeholders the important facts are the continued operation of the High Point facility and the scale of employment it supports. The plant contributes to Guilford County's manufacturing base and payroll tax receipts, and its customers extend beyond the region which helps support local suppliers and logistics firms.

Looking ahead the acquisition reflects broader trends of consolidation in aerospace supply chains as companies seek scale to respond to rising demand for new aircraft and retrofit work. For employees and residents the immediate impact is likely to be stability of operations, while the longer term outcomes will depend on ZIM Group's investment decisions and the pace of global airline fleet activity.