GKN Aerospace breaks ground on North Charlestown expansion as demand for engine components grows

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  • Construction begins on GKN Aerospace's $16 million North Charlestown expansion project

  • Expanded facility will bring the site's total footprint to nearly 97,000 sq ft

  • Creates opportunities for future workforce growth

  • Expansion supports future growth in aero-engine component production

GKN Aerospace today marked the start of construction on its North Charlestown facility expansion, a $16 million investment that will increase capacity for critical aero-engine components and support future growth across the company's engine component operations.

The project will add approximately 57,000 square feet, bringing the site's total footprint to nearly 97,000 square feet. Once complete, the expanded facility will support future business growth, workforce expansion and a broader range of manufacturing activities.

Today marks an important milestone for our North Charlestown site and for GKN Aerospace's U.S. operations. This investment will help us grow our capacity in the U.S. as demand from our engines customers continues to rise. It is an important step as we strengthen our ability to support customers and grow our business for the long term

Joakim Andersson President Engines, GKN Aerospace

Construction marks the next phase of the investment announced earlier this year. The expansion will introduce additional manufacturing capabilities, including turning operations, surface finishing and non-destructive testing (NDT). These capabilities will enable additional manufacturing processes to be carried out on site, helping improve efficiency and reduce lead times.

Tomas Lindsta, Senior Vice President, OE Product Solutions, GKN Aerospace, said:
“This expansion gives us the space to grow our team, increase production capacity and broaden our capabilities. By bringing more manufacturing processes in-house, we can further develop our employees' skills, gain greater flexibility and respond more effectively to our customers' evolving needs as our business continues to grow.”

Kelly Ayotte, Governor of New Hampshire, said:
“New Hampshire is proud to be a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, and GKN Aerospace’s expansion here is a testament to what is possible when industry investment and workforce development come together. We will continue to expand pathways to careers in aerospace and other high-demand fields, ensure our workforce has the skills and training necessary to grow this important industry, and keep New Hampshire a hub for innovation.”

Picture left to right: Steve Fortier, Administrator of Rural Economic Development, State of New Hampshire, Sergio Moren, Vice President of Operations - US East Region, Governor Ayotte of New Hampshire, Tomas Lindsta, Senior Vice President OE Product Solutions, GKN Aerospace, Priscilla Camanho, Program Director, GKN Aerospace and Jon Ford, Site Manager North Charlestown, GKN Aerospace.