Anduril invests $75 million to expand rocket motor manufacturing plant in Mississippi
Anduril Industries has announced plans to expand its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry, Mississippi. The defense technology company will invest over $75 million into the project, generating 60 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, this investment will be used to increase the propellant mixing and solid rocket motor annual production capacity from 600 to more than 6,000 tactical-scale solid rocket motors. Additionally, Anduril will use the money to upgrade 92,000 square feet of factory space by implementing advanced robotics equipment and modular manufacturing systems. To help support the project, the company will receive assistance from the Mississippi Development Authority through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program. Anduril will receive additional support from Stone County and AccelerateMS.
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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