Cotesa

About Cotesa

Established in 2002, Cotesa GmbH is a specialized manufacturer of high-quality fiber-reinforced composite components for the aerospace and automotive industries. The company was founded by Jörg Hüsken, who identified potential in the composite components division of an insolvent engineering firm in Mittweida, Germany. Initially focusing on producing fiberglass floor pans for aircraft lavatories, Hüsken navigated the steep learning curve of the aerospace industry's stringent certification requirements to secure the company's first high-tech order in 2005.

Cotesa operates primarily in the Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing sector, serving major aircraft producers like Airbus and Boeing. Its business model revolves around the development and production of customized components and assemblies, from single prototypes to serial production runs of several thousand units per year. The company specializes in complex carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts such as profiles and stiffeners, multidimensional glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) sandwich structures, and hybrid components like drive shafts. These products are critical for weight reduction and enhancing the structural integrity and efficiency of modern aircraft and vehicles.

In a significant milestone, Cotesa was acquired by the Chinese company Advanced Technology & Materials (AT&M) in a deal approved by the German government in April 2018. This acquisition provided Cotesa with strategic access to the Chinese market, including the state-owned aircraft manufacturer Comac. As of February 2024, Falko Loehr has taken over as CEO, tasked with securing the company's future and building on its two-decade history. The company holds key industry certifications, including EN 9100 and NADCAP for composites manufacturing, underpinning its commitment to quality for safety-critical applications.