GKN Aerospace to invest $16M in expanding New Hampshire facility

GKN Aerospace has announced an expansion of its North Charlestown, New Hampshire facility, adding approximately 57,000 square feet to the existing site, tripling its current size and introducing a production cell dedicated to high-performance compressor blades and vanes, the company said.  

GKN Aerospace said it would invest USD 16 million in expanding the facility.

The upgraded facility positions the company to support both current production and future engine platform opportunities. The company is also strategically insourcing key manufacturing processes to enhance production agility.

The expansion creates strong operational synergies with GKN Aerospace’s Muncie, Indiana site, where advanced forging capabilities complement North Charlestown’s precision machining expertise, providing customers with an integrated solution for critical engine components, the company said.

“We are investing in engine component manufacturing capabilities where our customers need us most,” Alexander Andersson, SVP Product Solutions, said. “This expansion in the US strengthens our capacity in a critical area of the supply chain and reinforces our position as a trusted partner on key engine programs.”

“GKN Aerospace’s expansion in North Charlestown is a strong vote of confidence in New Hampshire’s skilled workforce and manufacturing ecosystem,” Steve Fortier, Administrator of Rural Economic Development, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, said. “This investment will create high-quality jobs and support continued economic growth in the region.”