BBA Group
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BBA Group plc (LSE: BBA) is a British company which operates in two distinct areas of business: services for the aviation sector, and the manufacturing of specialist materials. However it was founded in 1897 as a textile manufacturing firm named W. Wilson Cobbett Ltd. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Its headquarters are in central London.
BBA Group's aviation services and systems divisions (BBA Aviation Services and BBA Aviation Systems), operate in many countries and provide fueling services, technical support, cleaning, repair, maintenance and maintenance services to airlines, and are involved in aircraft sales and pilot training.
BBA Materials Technology develops and manufactures nonwoven materials, which are used in the hygiene and medical markets and in a great many industrial applications. BBA Group also manufactures friction materials for train brakes.
BBA Group's turnover for the year ended 31 December 2004 was £1.375 billion. Profits were £127.8 million before tax and £93.3 million after tax.
