27 September 2010
Greenpoint Exhibits at NBAA 2010
Greenpoint Technologies, Inc. is exhibiting at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 63rd Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlanta, October 19th through October 21st at booth #4345. A cutaway 1/40th scale Boeing 747-8 model displaying their new products; the Aerolift and Aeroloft™ will be showcased.
Greenpoint is busy with 747-8 products, multiple BBJs and exquisite designs for the BBJ3 and 747-8 VIP interiors. “The flexibility to execute complex projects and adapt to new technologies enables Greenpoint to serve their client’s best interests -- time and money,” states Sloan Benson, Greenpoint’s Executive Vice President. Greenpoint’s experience and expertise is focused solely on Boeing aircraft. “Being a Boeing-only completion center is a key advantage to our customers. They know we have the technical experience to deliver on our promise. The Aeroloft™ product is a great example of this,” states Bret Neely, Greenpoint’s Vice President of Sales. Greenpoint completed a Boeing Design Delegation Level 5 audit (highest level) in May of this year focusing on Engineering and Information Technology systems. Greenpoint’s site assessment met all criteria imposed by Boeing to perform turnkey programs on their behalf.
Greenpoint has multiple contracts in place for the 747-8 Aeroloft™. The Aeroloft™ provides private sleeping berths located above the main deck in the aft section of the new Boeing 747-8. The Aeroloft™ is installed with custom designed interior furnishings and a forward entry staircase. VIP clients appreciate the benefit of providing passengers and guests a private rest area above the main deck for additional relaxation and comfort. Greenpoint is wrapping up the engineering phase of the program, and production is scheduled to start in a few months to support installations in late 2011.
“In addition to the Aeroloft™, the new Aerolift program has turned out to be another popular product option amongst the 747‐8 VIP customers,” states Ms. Benson. Greenpoint’s 747-8 Aerolift, a ground-tomain deck lift/elevator, is currently in extensive engineering development. The lift consists of an automatic door on the fuselage, a lift carriage with internal doors and a cabin enclosure. Greenpoint’s innovative solution offers a secure, self-contained means to transport individuals (up to four passengers or a wheelchair and attendant) from the ground to the main deck. From a security standpoint, the enclosed carriage descends directly to the tarmac; reducing the occupant’s exposure to the public and permitting close-quarter boarding of awaiting ground transportation.
With the 747-8 VIP product line of Aeroloft™ and Aerolift, multiple BBJs in work and the potential widebody BBJs ahead, Greenpoint is fully engaged now and excited about the future. Doubling their office space a few years ago provided the square footage and robust infrastructure necessary for growth in engineering, certification and program management. Greenpoint is also aligning the critical
resources for success by establishing their own engineering test lab, cabinetry facility and manufacturing capability. Pairing the expansion with Greenpoint’s customer-first attitude and partnership approach, clients experience innovative solutions for their Boeing aircraft.
For more information, please contact Christine Hadley at (425) 828-2777 ext. 7154 or by e-mail at chadley@greenpnt.com.