Scottish Leather Group, the parent company of Muirhead, has acquired Manchester-based engineering firm Aerotech Systems Limited.
UK Companies House filings indicate that Andrew and Nicholas Muirhead, along with Michael Carnachan, assumed directorships at Aerotech at the end of March, coinciding with the resignation of founder Graham Whiteman.
Aerotech holds UK Civil Aviation Authority Part 21G Production Organisation Approval, specializing in certified aircraft components. The acquisition expands Scottish Leather Group’s in-house certification and production capabilities across its brands, including Bridge of Weir, Lang, and Muirhead.
This integration enables the group to deliver fully certified aircraft interior components directly to airlines and original equipment manufacturers, shortening lead times and simplifying processes.
Stephen Ritchie, Sales Director for Aviation at Muirhead, stated that the move brings Part 21G approval alongside product offerings, allowing certification and delivery of compliant interior components to customers.
The deal was announced on April 7, 2026, from Glasgow, Scotland.