Howmet Aerospace Plans $70 Million Expansion in Wichita Falls, Texas

Howmet Aerospace plans an approximately $70 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Wichita Falls, Texas. The project is expected to create 230 full-time jobs while retaining nearly 900 existing employees.

100,000 square feet for gas turbine parts

The investment adds approximately 100,000 square feet to the existing plant and supports gas turbine component manufacturing. The new jobs are expected to pay about $72,000 a year. The City of Wichita Falls approved up to $5.275 million in support, including a $3.5 million loan and performance incentives.

Rodney Buchanan, Plant Manager at Howmet Aerospace said:

“Howmet Aerospace is proud of our nearly five-decade-long presence in Wichita Falls. We remain grateful to community leaders for their partnership and support for our continued growth.”

Moriah Williams, CEO of Forward Wichita Falls said:

“This is exactly the kind of investment we want to see in Wichita Falls, a company with a long history in our community choosing to invest, grow and create opportunity for the next generation of workers.”