Woodward, Inc. invests nearly $200 million to build aerospace manufacturing facility in South Carolina

Woodward, Inc., a global leader in energy control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina. The company, which designs and produces energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial applications, is investing nearly $200 million in the project and creating approximately 275 new jobs.

The new 300,000-square-foot precision manufacturing facility will be located within Smith Farms Industrial Park in Spartanburg County. Production at the site will focus on servo-hydraulic actuation systems used in aircraft flight control.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project and awarded a $1.75 million Closing Fund grant to Spartanburg County to assist with site preparation and building construction.

What people are saying 

In a recent quote, Chip Blankenship, Chairman and CEO, Woodward, Inc., said, “The selection of Woodward to supply Airbus with spoiler actuation systems and this investment in South Carolina represent a major milestone for Woodward and our commitment to delivering leading controls solutions to our customers and creating value for our shareholders. This will be a showcase manufacturing site, much like our Rock Cut, Illinois, campus, vertically integrated, highly automated, and built on the capabilities and methodologies in operational excellence we’ve developed through our LEAP and GTF aircraft engine programs. Beyond supporting the Airbus A350, this facility positions us to extend our hydraulic flight control design and industrialization expertise to additional applications as well as other commercial aircraft manufacturers. We’re proud to bring jobs and economic opportunity to Spartanburg County as we fulfill our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.”

Henry McMaster, Governor, South Carolina, added, “When global companies like Woodward, Inc. decide to invest in our state, it further solidifies South Carolina’s impressive reputation in the manufacturing industry. We look forward to creating a long-standing partnership with the company and seeing the strong impact of these approximately 275 new jobs in Spartanburg County.”

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