Lahona Trimming

Lahona Trimming is a family run trimming and upholstery business in Victoria, Australia. It has operated since 1981 and is now a third generation company. The workshop sits next to Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne, and the business serves customers across Australia and overseas. Aircraft work is one part of a wider trimming trade that also covers cars, boats and buildings.

What the company does

The company designs and fits new and refurbished interiors for light aircraft and other aircraft. It carries out the work in its own workshop and also travels to customers on site. The craftsmen work with a wide range of leathers, fabrics and UV resistant vinyls, and the company describes its materials as durable and sustainable.

Aircraft services

• Aircraft interior refurbishment, including seats, side trims and carpets
• Approved lambswool seat covers
• External cabin aircraft covers
• Interior roof lining and headlining work
• Custom made trim to match the customer's requirements

Other trades

Lahona Trimming applies the same skills outside aviation. It restores classic and vintage car interiors, makes convertible hoods and tonneau covers, and fits boat canopies, bimini tops, cushions and marine carpet. It also makes flexible duct connectors for air conditioning systems, machine covers and protective pads for industry, and does upholstery for caravans, hospitality and medical use. Foam supply for cushions includes Dunlop Enduro grades.

Company facts

• Operating since 1981, third generation family business
• Holds a CASA Certificate of Approval for aircraft cabin interiors (No C519285)
• Workshop at 98 Voltri Street, Mentone, next to Moorabbin Airport
• Serves aircraft, automotive, marine and building customers